2: HOLISTIC APPROACH

  
   

A joined-up approach between sales and aftersales can transform CRM fortunes, with products such as service plans straddling the two departments. Angela Barrow, CEO of service plan provider Emac, said: “Sales and aftersales need to work closely together. It is about creating a holistic approach to the customer journey. A service plan is not automatically a customer for life. This has still to be earned by managing the customer experience.”

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