#csrm

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Odds and Ends of Roger Puta's Photos by Marty Bernard Via Flickr: ATSF 347C, SP 6051, and WP 913 at the California Ry Museum, Sacramento on August 26, 1988.

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Sacramento Locomotive Works | Rob on the Road

Sigh. They still haven't fixed the roof; sad to see the collection in such a state...

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NGL #45212 looks much better without wallpaper, regardless of the marque of wallpaper paste ...but all I can think of are the poor volunteers at the heritage railway who had to scrape it all off afterwards...

Did a little more digging and managed to find the original advert for the wallpaper livery 😅 (I could not for the life of me get the audio to record so closed captions will have to do)

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Customer Service Relationship Management

Introduction to Customer Service Relationship Management

What is Customer Service Relationship Management (CSRM)?

Customer Service Relationship Management (CSRM) refers to the systematic approach of managing customer interactions and enhancing service delivery to build long-term, meaningful relationships. It focuses on addressing customer needs, resolving issues efficiently, and ensuring satisfaction through a blend of technology and human effort.

While traditional CRM systems emphasize sales and marketing, CSRM zeroes in on customer support and service processes to create a seamless experience.

Why is CSRM Important for Businesses?

Enhancing Customer Loyalty Effective CSRM fosters trust and loyalty by ensuring customers feel valued and heard. Loyal customers are more likely to advocate for the brand and provide repeat business.

Improving Operational Efficiency Centralized systems and streamlined workflows reduce redundancies, enabling quicker issue resolution and better service quality.

Gaining a Competitive Advantage In today’s customer-centric market, excellent service is a key differentiator. Businesses that prioritize CSRM stand out by delivering superior customer experiences.

Core Elements of Customer Service Relationship Management

Centralized Customer Data

Consolidating Information CSRM systems centralize customer data, making it easily accessible for service teams. This includes purchase history, preferences, and previous interactions.

Leveraging Data for Personalization Using this data, businesses can offer tailored solutions, making customers feel understood and valued.

Proactive Customer Support

Anticipating Customer Needs Proactive support involves identifying potential issues before they arise, like sending reminders about product updates or addressing frequently encountered problems.

Implementing Predictive Analytics Predictive analytics tools can analyze trends and customer behavior, helping teams forecast needs and provide preemptive solutions.

Integration with CRM Systems

Synchronizing Customer Interaction Data Integrating CSRM with existing CRM systems ensures a seamless flow of information across departments, improving customer interactions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration When sales, marketing, and support teams share insights, they can collaborate more effectively to meet customer needs holistically.

Benefits of Customer Service Relationship Management

Strengthened Customer Relationships Tailored interactions and a personalized approach foster trust and encourage long-term loyalty.

Enhanced Customer Satisfaction Quick and effective resolution of queries, along with self-service options, improves overall satisfaction.

Optimized Team Productivity By automating repetitive tasks and centralizing data, service teams can focus on complex issues, boosting efficiency.

Steps to Implement a CSRM Strategy

Assessing Customer Service Needs

Identifying Pain Points Conducting surveys and analyzing feedback helps identify recurring issues and areas for improvement.

Understanding Customer Preferences Determine the preferred channels and communication styles of your customers to tailor the strategy accordingly.

Selecting the Right Tools

Features to Look For Look for tools offering ticketing systems, analytics, AI capabilities, and omnichannel support.

Popular CSRM Platforms Platforms like Zendesk, Salesforce Service Cloud, and Freshdesk cater to businesses of various sizes and industries.

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Me: *walks up to a different customer service desk after I've chilled from being so fucking mad*

Customer Service Rep Man (derogatory): Hello again...

Me, squinting at him: Again?

CSRM: Yes, I talked to you at ticketing.

Me: Oh, are you gonna listen to me now or should I give you another half hour?

CSRM: *swallows down retort because manager is next to him, through clenched teeth* happy to help

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Sierra Railway #3, aka Central Pacific #131's Whistle SFX

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SP 6819 Tunnel Motor On Sacramento Southern Polar Express 12-13-2024

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He's the "Stanford" in Stanford University.

(as for the rest...)

Leland Stanford – Scientist of the Day

Leland Stanford, an American businessman, entrepreneur, and, according to some, a robber baron, was born Mar. 9, 1824.

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Hard to believe 1981 was 44 years ago! More of Marty Bernard's collection of Roger Puta slides:

SP 4449 Steaming To the First Sacramento Rail Fair – 5 Photos by Marty Bernard Via Flickr: In April 1981 Roger Puta took many Kodachromes of SP 4449 on her way to CSRM’s First Sacramento Rail Fair. He was shooting two cameras and the slide numbers overlap. Thus I have no feel for the sequence of the slides. But that’s not important compared to just enjoying a beautiful locomotive, her plumes of smoke, and some West Coast spring weather.

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SP 6402 on the turntable being pushed and pulled by the former Klamath Northern 25-ton

SP 6402 has been stripped of all its exterior panels for restoration, revealing the interior truss structure present on all EMD F and E units. Steve Cope notes: “All EMD did for siding on E and F units was to sandwich a piece of plywood between two pieces of sheet metal. Eventually the wood deteriorates and the sides fall apart.” (Photo by Nicholas Amico, posted on FB)

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(This temporary junction allowed trains of the Sacramento Southern Railroad to cross over the mainline tracks of the Union Pacific Railroad in Sacramento, California. Photograph by Robert A. Estremo, copyright 2004.)

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LIVE | LiveCopter 3 shows a backup at the I Street Bridge

Excellent footage of the old SP swing bridge over the Sacramento River, Jibboom Street, and the California State Railroad Museum.

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Classic! I think I had a Daylight Sales tee with that as a design.

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Sunset Limited, The Streamliner, and Super Chief

As part of the celebration of Los Angeles Union Passenger Terminal’s 50th Anniversary, cab units from the three original tennant railroads were posted next to each other to recreate a popular PR / postcard photo from the pre-Amtrak days. From left to right are Southern Pacific E9A 6051, Union Pacific E9A 951 and Santa Fe F7A 347C on May 6, 1989. The SP and ATSF diesels are owned by the California State Railroad Museum, and the UP’s E-unit is part of that road’s historic fleet. (via RailPictures.Net Photo: SP 6051 Southern Pacific Railroad EMD E9(A) at Los Angeles, California by Craig Walker)

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V&TRR 18 Dayton & UP 4466 Steam Engine Get Moved Around On Roundtable At CALIFORNIA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM

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