Table 2

Data structure

First-order conceptsSecond-order themesAggregate dimensions
  • (1)

    Online customers' habits after the COVID-19 pandemic

  • i.

    Company adaptation to changing customer needs

Customer-oriented approach based on a digital culture
  • (2)

    “Phygital” customer journey in the automotive industry

  • (3)

    Cross-functional teams to develop and manage digital projects

  • ii.

    Organizational structure changes

  • (4)

    Role of top management in fostering the company's digital culture

  • (5)

    Tracking of customers/prospects' online actions

  • iii.

    Digital marketing as a source of customer knowledge

Digital tools to build business relationships
  • (6)

    The analysis of the online customer behavior allows to develop targeted marketing campaigns

  • (7)

    CRM and customer insights from BDA are useful to develop awareness on sustainable mobility among customers

  • (8)

    “Educating” employees and dealers in daily digital activities

  • iv.

    Collaboration between dealership and manufacturers

  • (9)

    Digital platforms for customer data sharing within the organization as well as between OEMs and dealership

  • (10)

    Monitoring of CRM-driven KPIs to measure business performance

  • v.

    Higher effectiveness and efficiency in business processes

CRM and BDA to support TQM
  • (11)

    Managing global customer data to optimize supply chain management and pricing strategy

  • (12)

    BDA for customer segmentation

  • (13)

    CRM allows to develop tailored strategies based on the collection of local customer data

  • vi.

    Improvement of marketing functions

  • (14)

    CRM-driven KPIs, e.g. increase of conversion rate, brand awareness, customer loyalty

Source(s): Table by authors

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