Why MCSS
Major Challenges for Retailer | MCSS | CRM/Loyalty Program | Smart Card |
1. Customer Service Improvement | |||
Visible, up-to-minute bonus scores | Yes | No | Partial |
Instant messaging display | Yes | No | No |
Online privilege Review | Yes | Partial | Yes |
Online program operators’ information | Yes | Yes | Partial |
Low transaction cost | Yes | Yes | No |
2. Additional promotion vehicle | |||
Instant, on-target promotion to customers | Yes | Partial | No |
Promote to alliances’ customers | Yes | No | Yes |
Joint promotion with alliance | Yes | No | Yes |
Low promotion cost | Yes | No | No |
3. Partnership and alliance building | |||
Virtual marketplace for joint activities | Yes | No | Yes |
Sharing of customer base | Yes | No | Partial |
Brand name building in target market segments | Yes | No | Partial |
4. Geographical coverage expansion | |||
Low startup costs | Yes | No | No |
Utilize partners/branches presence | Yes | Partial | Partial |
Bonus redemption beyond geographical limitations | Yes | No | Partial |
Promotion without physical presence & investments | Yes | No | No |
5. Additional revenue generation | |||
Capability of generating advertising income | Yes | No | No |
Effective brand name building | Yes | No | Yes |