Benefits Accrued From Use Of ACD

By William Wagner


The acronym means Automatic Call Distributor. ACD is a system that is used in firms that receive numerous voice messages. A set of rules are developed to help it to function so as to route this telephones. These rules could be based on the information of customers, the agent skills and availability. It is an important tool in such an organization. Various benefits are associated with it.

Call routing on consideration of agent skills, makes use of those that are trained in that particular field. They handle problems in line with their professionalism. This gives them confidence to tackle what has been presented to them. Their overall productivity is improved and consequently the services provided to clients.

Computer telephone integration technology is possible. The technology enables employees to telephone from their computers and also receive them directly. The numbers are matched with corresponding records that may be present. Relevant response is achieved. The information of customers is displayed and this enhances solving the problem since better conversation are developed.

Rapid and immediate response is achieved. When high profile callers are detected in the queue at the organization, they are routed and attended to quickly by the suitable agent. Knowing when very important persons communicate is a bonus for firms that want to have them by their side as it could mean good business for them. Aside from esteemed persons also the rest of the people are served swiftly adding to their service satisfaction.

A firm may have a period when their lines are busy and jammed. The clients have an option to select a choice to communicate later. This is due to the system of spreading calls. They therefore have an opportunity to progress with their other work that was halted as they wait and evade the queue. Minimized waiting time enhances contentment of service as agents always get back to them. Also in this condition, voice mail helps the organization to serve without increasing the number of staff required.

The process of spreading the sound is smooth and easy because of use of already developed rules. When customers want to be served by a specific employee, they dial directly to their extensions on the line. They do not involve another one on the receiving end to wait to be connected. Identifying past records of callers, they are given suitable assistance.

Various different locations are interconnected within the company and distant branch offices. The employees from satellite branches can therefore work as a team together with those at the main branch without compromise to customers. For this to be achieved, the company should have this system in place. The quality of attendance is still maintained for the firm.

Evaluation of performance of the employees is carried out. Managers utilize the configuration to coach agents for better future serving. The managers monitor the workers by participating in active conversations. They use authorized codes from their telephone keypad to access them. The employees do not have knowledge of the action of their superiors. This is necessary to maintain quality in offering the services.




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