Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited is an example of a business that delivers superior customer service with continuous logistics design innovation. The case provides details of a leading logistics and solution provider for household goods relocation who in past was facing problems due to increase in number of customer complaints and claims and also increase in packaging costs. APML believed that mistakes could be avoided and defects could be prevented. Solutions were offered by modifying the processes through innovation in its services resulting in customers' delight. As a result of continuously improving capabilities, people, processes, and technology; the services improved too. The case gives an insight on how the company improved its services by innovating and how these innovations were sustained by such a large organization with many branches throughout India.
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Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited: From Customer Feedback to Logistics Design Innovation Available to Purchase
Debjit Roy
Debjit Roy
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
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October 21 2019
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2015
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Roy D (2015;), "Agarwal Packers and Movers Limited: From Customer Feedback to Logistics Design Innovation". Teaching Notes, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.
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