IKEA offers its customers the possibility to scan and pay products themselves at self-service checkouts. Using the self-service checkouts gives many customers pleasure and reduces their waiting time. As another example, Allianz offers customers the possibility to change and check their personal data in the online customer portal.
About the authors
Tobias is doctoral student and has created process-pattern.app as a side project. His research is on data-driven process improvement.
Find Tobias on @dtdi tobiasfehrerReduce the number of contacts with customers and third parties
Empower workers for more decision-making authority
Establish standardized interfaces
Consider a standardized interface with customers and partners
Execute tasks when the grid is powered by renewable energy
Offer a green alternative with the same outcome, utilizing different steps, resources, or partners, while retaining the previous existing process
Let products appear greener
Automate for environmental impact
Implement automation in a sustainable way
Let customers interact with the company wherever they want to
Allocate task based on past feedback or quality metrics