Managing Self-Service
Consumers value convenience in services,68 and many person-to-person service interactions are being replaced by self-service technologies intended to provide that convenience. To traditional vending machines, we can add automated teller machines (ATMs), self-service at gas pumps, self-checkout at hotels, and a variety of activities on the internet, such as ticket purchasing, investment trading, and customization of products.
To streamline its operations and speed up customer service, Chili’s installed tabletop computer screens in its restaurants so customers can order directly and pay by credit card. The restaurant chain found that users of the service spend more per check, in part because they buy more desserts and coffee ...
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