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A call center simulation study: Comparing the reliability of cross-trained agents to specialized agents

Ali III, 2010

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Ali III L
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Call centers are an important function of most companies' day to day business activities. They are often the link between a company and its customers and hugely impact the customer's perspective or point of view (POV) of a company. A call center in the most …
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