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Call center outsourcing and offshore call center outsourcing


Call center outsourcing and offshore outsourcing spark a heated debate amongst call center professionals. Browse the latest call center outsourcing news, expert advice and learning tools to help determine if outsourcing is right for your call center. Learn how to manage agents, optimize the role of an outsourced call center and streamline operations. Find out how to build a business case for outsourcing the call center and test your knowledge on best practices and common problems with the call center outsourcing quiz. Get expert advice on selecting a partner and creating a service-level agreement (SLA) for an outsourcing contract. Learn how to perform a total cost of outsourcing (TCO) analysis and evaluate offshore call center options.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (21) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (14) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (7) , DOWNLOADS (1) , DEFINITIONS (6)

  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 21
CRM outsourcing attractive in recession
SearchCRM.com | 06 Jan 2009
ARTICLE - CRM outsourcing, both customer service and application management, is getting a closer look as companies seek to cut costs amidst the recession.
Going green with at-home call center agents
SearchCRM.com | 05 Aug 2008
ARTICLE - Call center infrastructure vendors are boasting of the environmental benefits of at-home agents, but the price of gas is proving a more compelling argument.
Convergys adds to relationship management with Intervoice acquisition
SearchCRM.com | 16 Jul 2008
ARTICLE - Extending its CRM and human resources management initiative, Convergys today said it will acquire IVR vendor Intervoice for $335 million.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 14
CALL CENTER OUTSOURCING AND OFFSHORE CALL CENTER OUTSOURCING EXPERTS
Lori Bocklund
President, Strategic Contact, Inc.
ASK A QUESTION
How can a call center offshore outsourcing firm attract new clients?
09 Jul 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - It's difficult for call center outsourcing firms to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Donna Fluss gives tips for call center outsourcers looking to attract new business in this expert tip.
Do outsourced call center agents negatively impact customer trust?
19 Jun 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Don Peppers discusses whether or not outsourced call center agents negatively impact customer trust in this expert response.
Tips for starting a home-based call center
05 Mar 2008
EXPERT ANSWER - Expert Donna Fluss gives tips for starting a home-based call center and managing remote call center agents.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 7
Call center outsourcing 101: Top 10 buzzwords
Amanda Malgeri, Assistant Editor | 01 Jun 2008
TOP BUZZWORDS - These 10 terms will give you a clear understanding of the fundamentals of call center outsourcing.
Call Center Manager Learning Guide
SearchCRM.com editorial staff | 04 May 2007
LEARNING GUIDE - This guide helps call center managers better understand the most critical issues in today's call centers -- from strategy to technology.
Call center outsourcing quiz
31 Oct 2006
QUIZ - This call center outsourcing quiz will test you on call center outsourcing practices and terms.
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 1 of 1
Tying trust to customer values with Don Peppers
Published by: SearchCRM.com | 25 Jun 2008
PODCAST - In this podcast, you'll hear from Don Peppers on tying trust to customer values and building customer trust online, in person, and through an outsourced call center.
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 6
off-peak
23 Jul 2007
WORD - Off-peak, in a call center context, describes a time period with fewer calls than are handled in a busy period. Generally, call center agents use off-peak hours for non-phone work, such as training and e-learning, catching up ...
outbound call
23 Jul 2007
WORD - An outbound call is one initiated from a call center agent to a customer on behalf of the call center or a client. Typical outbound calls include include telemarketing, sales or fund-raising calls, as well as calls for ...
outbound call center
23 Jul 2007
WORD - An outbound call center is one in which call center agents make outbound calls to customers on behalf of a business or client. Calls made from the center can include telemarketing, sales or fund-raising calls, as well as ...
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