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Unlocking Efficiency: Leveraging Large Language Models for Automated Sales Order Processing

Automating data extraction for incoming sales orders presents a significant challenge, particularly when dealing with orders received via email in natural language. While various automation methods exist for structured and semi-structured order formats, such as electronic data interchange, web portal integration, and intelligent document processing, handling unstructured natural language has historically posed difficulties. However, with… Read More »Unlocking Efficiency: Leveraging Large Language Models for Automated Sales Order Processing

Troubleshooting Skills: The Backbone of Efficient First Line Support

In the field of first line support, troubleshooting skills are paramount to efficiency. It’s often frustrating to encounter statements like “I need help with this ticket” or “It’s not working”, which lack specifics about the nature of the issue or any troubleshooting already undertaken. To be effective, first line support should encompass: Instilling these analytical… Read More »Troubleshooting Skills: The Backbone of Efficient First Line Support

AI-Assisted Innovation: Streamlining Documentation of Low-Code Workflow Tools

I was recently tasked with documenting the functions and features required for a new low-code workflow tool. This tool is intended to complement our existing toolset and duplicate some of its functionalities. My objective was to arrange the functions and features in a grid-like layout, categorising them based on frequency of need, importance, and whether… Read More »AI-Assisted Innovation: Streamlining Documentation of Low-Code Workflow Tools

Comparing Like with Like: Navigating Complex Solution Assessments

Navigating the landscape of complex solutions presents an often daunting challenge for potential customers who seek to make direct comparisons between different offerings. How do you assist them in making an equitable evaluation? Recently, I’ve been dedicating time to competitive analyses, comparing our toolset with alternative options in the market. While I don’t have direct… Read More »Comparing Like with Like: Navigating Complex Solution Assessments

Elevating Automation: A Deep Dive into Capture Metrics and Proactive Solutions

I’ve been notably absent from social media recently, owing to a shift in focus towards other pressing matters. The past month has been particularly demanding as we’ve rolled out new projects and concentrated on enhancing the efficacy of our existing solutions. A significant area of improvement has been in the realm of ‘Capture Automation Metrics’.… Read More »Elevating Automation: A Deep Dive into Capture Metrics and Proactive Solutions

Better Sell Saul: A Playful Twist on Advertising

I’ve been contemplating the idea of drawing inspiration from “Better Call Saul!” for a potential light-hearted marketing campaign. Is it amusing to juxtapose ‘sales’ with Saul’s somewhat cheesy and questionable lawyer persona from “Breaking Bad.”? I decided I wanted to recreate both the advertisement Saul produced and its accompanying billboard. While I’m confident in designing… Read More »Better Sell Saul: A Playful Twist on Advertising

Striking the Balance: Customer Service Today and Building Skills for Tomorrow

When a customer submits a support ticket that requires escalation to 2nd or 3rd line support, I view it as an educational opportunity for our 1st line support team. This experience may equip them to handle similar issues independently in the future. However, there’s a balancing act here. We must ensure that the ticket isn’t… Read More »Striking the Balance: Customer Service Today and Building Skills for Tomorrow

LinkedIn is having login issues….

Hopefully normal service will return soon and they’ll be able to verify my account ownership! It has made me realise how often I check for updates mainly due to the excellent learning opportunities it presents. But…. its also good to know I can relax and not think about it for a few days!

The Importance of Preparation: A Close Call with Success in Customer Presentation

Preparation truly is the key to the success of meetings and presentations. Just yesterday, we had a customer presentation. The Business Development Manager (BDM) had previously inquired about the customer’s agenda, and we should have been in an excellent position to prepare well in advance – even weeks ahead. However, we left some of the… Read More »The Importance of Preparation: A Close Call with Success in Customer Presentation