The After-Sales Market has proven to be one of the most important profit earners. In strategic decision-making it is often inadequately considered. Service providers, product manufacturers and pirates take advantage of the potentials and squeeze the primary manufacturers out of the market. Due to the loss in profit and customer loyalty within the primary products, the manufacturers are challenged to develop appropriate methods and concepts to take full advantage of the after sales market potential.
Based on a theoretical and empirical analysis, a cross-sector model is established, that affirms the critical success factors within after sales. The three main pillars of customer loyalty within After-Sales are service, marketing and innovation management. Depending on attractivity and unique selling propositions of the after sales recommendations are made. Thereby concepts are identified, which dependent on the present situation initiate appropriate measures to strengthen the customer loyalty and builds the foundation of success within the After-Sales.
«The After-Sales Market has proven to be one of the most important profit earners. In strategic decision-making it is often inadequately considered. Service providers, product manufacturers and pirates take advantage of the potentials and squeeze the primary manufacturers out of the market. Due to the loss in profit and customer loyalty within the primary products, the manufacturers are challenged to develop appropriate methods and concepts to take full advantage of the after sales market potenti...
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