Strategic Customer Management
Integrating Relationship Marketing and CRM

The first textbook to integrate relationship marketing and CRM. Case studies from around the world connect theory with global practice.

Adrian Payne (Author), Pennie Frow (Author)

9781107649224, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 March 2013

542 pages, 158 b/w illus. 4 tables
24.6 x 19 x 2.5 cm, 1.17 kg

'As Peter Drucker says 'There is only one definition of business purpose: to create a customer.' If you agree with Drucker, and desire a competitive advantage, consider the strategic fundamentals and execution techniques outlined in Strategic Customer Management: Integrating Relationship Marketing and CRM.' Jim Guyette, President and CEO Rolls-Royce, North America

Relationship marketing and customer relationship management (CRM) can be jointly utilised to provide a clear roadmap to excellence in customer management: this is the first textbook to demonstrate how it can be done. Written by two acclaimed experts in the field, it shows how an holistic approach to managing relationships with customers and other key stakeholders leads to increased shareholder value. Taking a practical, step-by-step approach, the authors explain the principles of relationship marketing, apply them to the development of a CRM strategy and discuss key implementation issues. Its up-to-date coverage includes the latest developments in digital marketing and the use of social media. Topical examples and case studies from around the world connect theory with global practice, making this an ideal text for both students and practitioners keen to keep abreast of changes in this fast-moving field.

Part I. Introduction: 1. Strategic customer management
Part II. Relationship Marketing: 2. Relationship marketing: development and key concepts
Case study 2.1. Myspace – the rise and fall
Case study 2.2. Placemakers – success factors in the building supplies sector
3. Customer value creation
Case study 3.1. BT (British Telecommunications) – creating new customer value propositions
Case study 3.2. Zurich Financial Services – building value propositions
4. Building relationships with multiple stakeholders
Case study 4.1. AirAsia spreads its wings
Case study 4.2. The City Car Club, Helsinki – driving sustainable car use
5. Relationships and technology: digital marketing and social media
Case study 5.1. Hippo in India – using Twitter to manage the supply chain
Case study 5.2. Blendtec – the 'will it blend' viral marketing initiative
Part III. Customer Relationship Management: Key Processes: 6. Strategy development
Case study 6.1. Tesco – the relationship strategy superstar
Case study 6.2. Samsung – from low-cost producer to product leadership
7. Enterprise value creation
Case study 7.1. Coca-Cola in China – bringing fizz to the Chinese beverages market
Case study 7.2. Sydney Opera House – exploring value creation strategies
8. Multi-channel integration
Case study 8.1. TNT – creating the perfect customer experience
Case study 8.2. Guinness – delivering the 'Perfect Pint'
9. Information and technology management
Case study 9.1. Royal Bank of Canada – building client service commitment
Case study 9.2. The DVLA – innovating with CRM in the public sector
10. Performance assessment
Case study 10.1. Sears – the service profit chain and the Kmart merger
Case study 10.2. The Multinational Software Company – driving results with a metrics dashboard
Part IV. Strategic Customer Management Implementation: 11. Organising for implementation
Annex: the comprehensive CRM audit
Case study 11.1. Nationwide Building Society fulfilling a CRM vision
Case study 11.2. Mercedes-Benz – building strategic customer management capability
Index.

Subject Areas: Customer services [KJSU], Sales & marketing [KJS]