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Breaking the Trade-Off Between Efficiency and Service (Spanish version)
Frei, Frances X.Article HBS-R0611EService and Operations Managementdiagnosing the behavioral problem, designing an operating role for customers that creates new value for both parties, and testing and refining approaches for influencing behavior.Starting at €8.20
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The Four Things a Service Business Must Get Right (Spanish version)
Frei, Frances X.Article HBS-R0804DService and Operations ManagementBecause customers' involvement as producers can wreak havoc on costs, companies must also develop creative ways to fund their distinctive offerings, by providing a self-service alternative, for example, or by offsetting expenses with operational savings. A close look at successful service businesses - Wal-Mart, Commerce Bank, the Cleveland Clinic, and others - reveals that effective integration of the four elements is key. There is no "right" wa...Starting at €8.20
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The Four Things a Service Business Must Get Right
Frei, Frances X.Article HBS-R0804D-EService and Operations ManagementThis article includes a one-page preview that quickly summarizes the key ideas and provides an overview of how the concepts work in practice along with suggestions for further reading. Many of the management tools and techniques used in service businesses were designed to tackle the challenges of product companies. Although they are valuable to service managers, they aren't sufficient for success. In this article, Harvard Business School's Frei e...Starting at €8.20