Here’s a detailed breakdown of the segments under After Sales Service Network. These segments are essential to ensure customer satisfaction, brand loyalty, and efficient product support after a sale is completed
1. Service Centers
These are physical locations where customers can bring products for inspection, repair, or servicing.
Subcategories:
Authorized Service Centers: Operated directly by the brand or its certified partners.
Franchise Service Centers: Run by third parties under brand guidelines.
Mobile Service Vans: For remote or door-to-door service where service centers are not available.
2. Customer Support (Call Center & Online Helpdesk)
Provides direct interaction channels for customer queries and complaints.
Channels:
Phone Support
Email Support
Live Chat
Chatbots
Social Media Handling
Remote Troubleshooting
3. Field Service Operations
Technicians or engineers who visit customer sites for installation, repair, or maintenance.
Includes:
Installation Teams
On-Site Repair Technicians
Preventive Maintenance Teams
AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) Servicing
4. Spare Parts & Logistics Management
Ensures availability and distribution of genuine spare parts.
Segments:
Spare Parts Inventory
Supply Chain & Distribution Network
Return & Replacement Logistics
Warranty Parts Handling
5. Warranty & Claims Management
Handles warranty policies, claims, and replacement procedures.
Subsegments:
Warranty Registration System
Claim Processing
Policy Management
Extended Warranty Services
6. Feedback & Customer Satisfaction Monitoring
Tracks service quality and customer perception.
Mechanisms:
CSAT Surveys (Customer Satisfaction Score)
NPS (Net Promoter Score)
Feedback Forms
Complaint Resolution Time Metrics
Review Monitoring (Online Ratings, Reviews)
7. Knowledge Management System
Supports service staff and customers with information.
Includes:
Product Manuals
Service SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Training Material
Troubleshooting Guides
FAQs & Self-Service Portals
8. Technician Training & Certification
Ensures all service staff are up-to-date and certified.
Includes:
Technical Training Programs
Skill Certification
Refresher Courses
E-Learning Platforms
9. Service Analytics & Reporting
Used to monitor performance, optimize processes, and predict issues.
Tools:
Service Performance Dashboards
Failure Rate Analysis
Predictive Maintenance Algorithms
Trend Analysis
10. Service CRM Integration
A centralized system to manage all service-related customer data.