Die Implementierung von CRM in einem Unternehmen ist mit vielen Herausforderungen verbunden, da eine solche Implementierung viel Zeit erfordert und hohe Kosten verursacht. Diese Kosten sind mitunter schwer zu rechtfertigen. Jedoch verspricht man sich, durch diese Technologie ein besseres Kundenverständnis zu erlangen und somit auch seine Umsätze nachhaltig steigern zu können. Leider ist es oft der Fall, dass Systeme, die das Kundenmanagement erleichtern sollen, genau das Gegenteil bewirken und somit zu Frust und Enttäuschung führen. Die vorliegende Arbeit beschäftigt sich mit den Erfolgsschlüsselfaktoren für die Implementierung von CRM in einer Vertriebsorganisation im B2B Bereich.

The implementation of CRM causes high investment costs and therefore is a challenge for companies. However, the technology seeks to establish a better understanding of the customer and as a result to strongly increase the volume of sales. CRM not only is a software program but an orientation towards the customer. The present study is about the key success factors for implementing CRM in sales departments of B2B companies.

Innovative organizations continuously adapt in response to environmental changes and competitiveness. Increasingly transforming communication technology allows businesses to come up with customized offerings to acquire, retain and grow customers. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system plays the role of liaison between organization and customers and justifies customer-orientated culture. However, researchers have identified that almost about 70 percent of all CRM projects failed to achieve expected desired outcomes by the companies around the globe. Therefore, this study is undertaken to empirically test the critical success factors of CRM solutions to measure the viability of a substantial investment by entities in a technological-driven business strategy in the context of Pakistan. Primary data is collected through an internet-based survey from employees associated with Sales, Marketing and IT functions of any sort of CRM solution deploying companies operating in Pakistan. Empirical results are verified through a Consistent PLS algorithm and Bootstrapping calculation under SmartPLS 3. The results of this research suggest that top management support, information technology, skillful and trained staff, organization culture and customer information are highly significant in contributing to effective implementation of CRM solutions in Pakistan.

Master's Thesis from the year 2010 in the subject Business economics - Offline Marketing and Online Marketing, grade: 1,7, University of Bedfordshire, course: Applied Management Project / Master Thesis, language: English, abstract: III Executive Summary In the past, CRM (Customer Relationship Management) was seen more clearly as a strategic tool in conjunction with technological progress. Now more and more companies use CRM to earn benefits. It helps to understand, manage and develop customer-specific analyses in order to increase customer loyalty and customer satisfaction. The fast-growing market of the different CRM systems is becoming more and more obscure but also more and more interesting for medium sized enterprises. This implementation promises to survive in the market and achieve a competitive advantage. This thesis therefore aims to create a guideline to set aside to a number of clients that helps the clients of medium sized companies to get a sufficient overview of the whole situation around the subject of CRM. Relevant information about the variety of systems, conditions and requirements of using CRM within an enterprise will be provided. In addition, the positive and negative aspects of CRM will be mentioned in this report. Based on the findings this report will clarify the question which economic strategy is correct or preferred for medium sized companies. Many providers offer companies to rent their CRM system during the first steps of implementation rather than to buy it. This offers the possibility to optimise one’s own corporate strategy with regard to the procedure which will change a corporate strategy by implementation of a CRM system. The prerequisites of successful implementation consist of many different changes within the company. These changes are the key factors to a successful and profitable decision about the failure or success of the strategy in the market. To round off the issue of the topic, customer satisfaction, customer loyalty and changes in consumer behaviour will be analysed. To benefit from a customer it is particularly important to understand this first. It is advantageous to monitor and track changes in the consumer behaviour and to be prepared at the next step or be one step ahead. Finally, the downsides, risks, benefits and opportunities of the CRM implementation will be analysed and evaluated at the end. Also, a recommendation is offered for the approach of medium sized companies within the implementation-stage.

With the aim of developing a successful CRM program this book begins with defining CRM and describing the elements of total customer experience, focusing on the front-end organizations that directly touch the customer. The book further discusses dynamics in CRM in services, business market, human resource and rural market. It also discusses the technology aspects of CRM like data mining, technological tools and most importantly social CRM. The book can serve as a guide for deploying CRM in an organization stating the critical success factors. KEY FEATURES • Basic concepts of CRM and environmental changes that lead to CRM adoption • Technological advancements that have served as catalyst for managing relationships • Customer strategy as a necessary and important element for managing every successful organization • CRM is not about developing a friendly relationship with the customers but involves developing strategies for retention, and using them for achieving very high levels of customer satisfaction • The concept of customer loyalty management as an important business strategy • The role of CRM in business market • The importance of people factor for the organization from the customer's perspective • Central role of customer related databases to successfully deliver CRM objectives • Data, people, infrastructure, and budget are the four main areas that support the desired CRM strategy

This book provides clarity and guidance on effective strategy, implementation and management of CRM. It explores both the conceptual and cultural context of CRM initiatives along with the particulars of CRM system implementation and management. In order to provide this clarity, it surveyed the existing academic publications surrounding CRM, sales force automation, and related topics within information systems literature. The book supplements this research with insights from CRM experts to provide a robust picture of the CRM landscape and how to improve it no matter what role you play within your organization. This book is for everyone who wants to achieve CRM success.