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Customer Experience Overhaul in Aerospace

     David Tang    |    Customer Experience


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TLDR The mid-sized aerospace parts supplier struggled with outdated processes, leading to high customer churn and negative feedback. By implementing a Customer Experience strategy, they achieved an 18% reduction in churn and a 25% increase in customer lifetime value, underscoring the need for operational alignment with customer needs and a customer-centric culture.

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Consider this scenario: The organization is a mid-sized aerospace parts supplier facing challenges in managing customer expectations and satisfaction.

As the aerospace industry rebounds post-pandemic, the company has seen a rapid increase in demand but struggles to maintain a high level of customer service due to outdated processes and technology. This has led to increased customer churn and negative feedback, impacting the organization's market position and revenue growth. The organization aims to revamp its Customer Experience (CX) to align with industry best practices and regain its competitive edge.



Initial observations suggest that the organization's CX issues may stem from an outdated IT infrastructure, which does not support current customer engagement standards or from a misalignment between customer service protocols and client expectations. Another hypothesis is that employee training and empowerment may not be sufficient for team members to provide exceptional service in a high-tech, fast-paced environment.

Approach and Methodology

To systematically address the organization's CX challenges, a 5-phase consulting methodology will be adopted. This structured approach is designed to diagnose, design, and implement CX enhancements, ultimately leading to improved customer loyalty and revenue.

  1. Assessment and Discovery: Begin with a thorough assessment of the current CX landscape, including technology, processes, and personnel. Key questions include: What are the existing CX pain points? What technologies are currently in use? How are customer interactions managed across different channels?
  2. Journey Mapping and Analysis: Map the customer journey to identify critical touchpoints and analyze interactions for improvement opportunities. Key activities include customer interviews and service blueprinting. Insights into customer needs and expectations will be sought, along with an analysis of the competitive CX landscape.
  3. Strategy Development: Craft a CX strategy that aligns with the organization's business objectives. This will involve setting CX goals, defining key metrics, and identifying required technology and process changes. Common challenges include ensuring cross-departmental alignment and securing buy-in from all stakeholders.
  4. Implementation Planning: Devise a detailed plan for executing the CX strategy. This phase focuses on prioritizing initiatives, defining resource requirements, and establishing timelines. Potential insights include the identification of quick wins and long-term transformational changes.
  5. Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: Establish a framework for ongoing monitoring of CX initiatives against KPIs. This phase ensures that the CX improvements are sustainable and adaptable to future changes in the industry or customer expectations.

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Key Considerations

Ensuring that the CX strategy is data-driven and customer-centric will be critical for success. Leveraging insights from the assessment phase will inform the strategy development and prioritize initiatives that have the most significant impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty.

The expected business outcomes include a reduction in customer churn by 15%, an increase in customer lifetime value by 20%, and an improvement in Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 30 points . Successful implementation should also result in a more agile organization that can rapidly adapt to changing customer needs.

Implementation challenges may include resistance to change, particularly in transitioning to new technologies or processes. Additionally, aligning different departments to a unified CX vision may require significant cultural shifts within the organization.

Implementation KPIs

KPIS are crucial throughout the implementation process. They provide quantifiable checkpoints to validate the alignment of operational activities with our strategic goals, ensuring that execution is not just activity-driven, but results-oriented. Further, these KPIs act as early indicators of progress or deviation, enabling agile decision-making and course correction if needed.


If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it.
     – Lord Kelvin

  • NPS (Net Promoter Score): Reflects customer likelihood to recommend the company, indicative of overall customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Customer Churn Rate: Measures the rate at which customers discontinue their business, critical for assessing the success of CX improvements.
  • Average Resolution Time: Important for evaluating the efficiency of customer service operations.

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Typical Deliverables

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  • Customer Journey Maps (PDF)
  • Technology Implementation Plan (Excel)
  • Employee Training Modules (PowerPoint)
  • Post-Implementation Review Report (MS Word)

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Additional Executive Insights

As part of the CX transformation, the concept of "Customer Success" should be embedded within the organization's culture. This requires not just front-line staff but all employees to understand how their roles impact customer experiences. A culture that prioritizes customer success is proven to lead to higher customer retention rates.

Investment in digital tools and analytics can empower the organization to deliver personalized experiences at scale. According to Gartner, firms that have successfully implemented customer analytics solutions have seen a 20% increase in customer satisfaction.

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Key Findings and Results

Here is a summary of the key results of this case study:

  • Reduced customer churn by 18%, surpassing the initial goal of 15%, through the implementation of a comprehensive CX strategy.
  • Increased customer lifetime value by 25%, exceeding the target of 20%, by leveraging personalized customer engagement and support.
  • Improved Net Promoter Score (NPS) by 35 points, outperforming the expected improvement of 30 points, indicating enhanced customer loyalty.
  • Decreased average resolution time by 30%, through the adoption of new technologies and streamlined customer service processes.
  • Successfully integrated digital tools and analytics, leading to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction, aligning with industry benchmarks.
  • Encountered and overcame resistance to change, particularly in technology adoption, ensuring a smooth transition to updated processes.
  • Achieved a cultural shift towards a customer success-oriented mindset across the organization, contributing to improved customer retention rates.

The initiative to revamp the Customer Experience (CX) for the mid-sized aerospace parts supplier has been markedly successful. The surpassing of key performance indicators, such as a reduction in customer churn by 18%, a 25% increase in customer lifetime value, and a significant improvement in the Net Promoter Score by 35 points, underscores the effectiveness of the implemented CX strategy. The successful integration of digital tools and a notable decrease in average resolution time by 30% further demonstrate the initiative's success. Overcoming implementation challenges, such as resistance to new technologies, was crucial in achieving these results. The initiative's success was further bolstered by fostering a culture that prioritizes customer success, which has been instrumental in enhancing customer retention rates.

For next steps, it is recommended to focus on continuous improvement and adaptation of the CX strategy to keep pace with evolving customer expectations and technological advancements. Investing in advanced analytics and AI technologies could offer more personalized and proactive customer experiences. Additionally, expanding training programs to include emerging customer service trends and technologies will ensure that the workforce remains at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer service. Finally, establishing a cross-functional team dedicated to monitoring and responding to customer feedback in real-time can further enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.


 
David Tang, New York

Strategy & Operations, Digital Transformation, Management Consulting

The development of this case study was overseen by David Tang. David is the CEO and Founder of Flevy. Prior to Flevy, David worked as a management consultant for 8 years, where he served clients in North America, EMEA, and APAC. He graduated from Cornell with a BS in Electrical Engineering and MEng in Management.

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