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Customers Are in Charge

Today’s blog post is a part of a series that I will be sharing this week related to what I learned at the Agilysys Inspire User Conference in Las Vegas, March 18-20, 2024. I learned that consumers of all ages, ethnicities, and economic levels have embraced digital technology as a

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Machines can’t smile

Earlier today I stopped by my local supermarket to pick up a few things. After crossing everything off my list, I headed toward the registers. I could have gone to the self-checkout units, which were open and available, but since I was buying an AMEX gift card that required activation

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Self-service does not mean no service

There’s a popular perception among businesses that providing self-service alternatives to consumers relieves them of the responsibility to deliver customer service. Perhaps they assume that because they’re offering customers greater convenience, more control over the transaction, and increased value, it’s unnecessary to focus on customer service. Take, for example, self-service

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Self-service with a smile

Last month, I received a review copy of The Customer Experience Revolution: How Companies Like Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks Have Changed Business Forever by Jeofrey Bean and Sean Van Tyne. Among the companies profiled in the book is EMN8, a manufacturer of self-service kiosks for quick service restaurants (QSR) and

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