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[Part 4] The Value of CRM is Determined by "Visualization": Why Dashboards and Visualization Features Will Transform Sales

■ "So, what's the situation now?"

A common issue in sales management is,

  • ▷The status of the project is unknown.
  • ▷ You can't see who is doing what.
  • ▷Sales forecast is unpredictable

This is the state.

With Excel or verbal management,

👉 “The information is there, but it's invisible.”

It becomes easier to get into a state.


■ A key role of CRM is "visualization."

CRM is more than just a customer management tool.

True value is,

👉 "The ability to visualize information in real time"

It is in


For example,

  • ▷Number of projects this month
  • ▷ Business negotiation progress
  • ▷Sales forecasts for each sales unit
  • ▷ Number of inquiries
  • ▷Reason for loss of order

You can check these things immediately.


■ What is a dashboard?

A dashboard is,

👉 “A screen where you can see all the necessary information on one screen”

You read it right!


For example, in the sales department...

  • ▷Sales target achievement rate
  • ▷Number of business negotiations
  • ▷Number of projects by project phase
  • ▷Number of activities this month
  • ▷Performance by person in charge

You can display things like this.


In other words,

👉 You can instantly see "what's happening right now."

It looks like


■ Differences from Excel management

In Excel management,

  • ▷Data aggregation is required
  • ▷Graph updates are manual
  • ▷Multiple files exist
  • ▷The latest information is not reflected.

Problems like these are more likely to occur.


On the other hand, in CRM,

👉 Automatic aggregation simultaneously with data entry

Because

You can always check the latest information.


■ Breaking free from "sensory control"

In sales situations,

  • ▷ "It'll probably be okay."
  • ▷ "It looks like it's about to be decided."
  • ▷ "It feels good intuitively."

This can sometimes result in that kind of management structure.

However, this is

  • ▷Sales forecasts are inaccurate
  • ▷ Problem detection is delayed
  • ▷ Becoming dependent on individuals

This can cause problems.


By utilizing the CRM dashboard,

👉 A state where you can make decisions based on "numbers" rather than "feelings".

Can be made.


■ Visualization features of EMOROCO CRM Lite

In EMOROCO CRM Lite,

  • ▷Graph display
  • ▷KPI display
  • ▷List View
  • ▷ Show Dashboard

Through such means,

You can visualize sales performance in real time.


■ Customizable display options to suit your business needs

The features of EMOROCO CRM Lite are:

👉 The ability to freely design it to suit your business needs.

.


For example ...

Sales Department

  • ▷Project progress
  • ▷Sales forecast
  • ▷ Number of actions

Support Department

  • ▷ Number of inquiries
  • ▷ Status of response
  • ▷List of unsupported items

site management

  • ▷Inspection status
  • ▷Work progress
  • ▷ Assignment of responsibilities

Such,

You can display the necessary information for each department.


■ Just "looking" is meaningless

Importantly,

👉 "Visualization that leads to the next action"

.

For example,

  • ▷ Identify stalled projects
  • ▷Prevent missing any followers
  • ▷ Early detection of sales shortfalls

Such,

It is important to use this information as something that can lead to improvement.


■ It's meaningful because it's real time

In some cases, the end-of-month calculations may be too slow.

In CRM,

👉 Reflected the moment you enter the information.

Because

  • ▷Check the latest status
  • ▷ Instant judgment
  • ▷ Prompt response

Will be possible.


■ CRM is not an "input tool"

When you talk about CRM,

"Inputting data is difficult."

This is the image that tends to be held.

But originally,

👉 “An information infrastructure that connects management and the front lines”

.

Dashboards and visualization features allow

This is when the true value of CRM is realized.


■ Summary

The dashboard and visualization features are:

👉 "A mechanism for accurately understanding the current situation"

.

  • ▷Visualization of sales status
  • ▷KPI management
  • ▷Real-time tally
  • ▷ Early detection of problems

By achieving these,

CRM is an "input system"
It will become the foundation for business decisions.


■ For those who want to learn more about EMOROCO CRM Lite

In EMOROCO CRM Lite,

  • Real-time dashboard
  • KPI visualization
  • Flexible list and graph display
  • Screen design tailored to your business needs

etc. is possible.

👉 Click here for details on EMOROCO CRM Lite
Home - EMOROCO CRM Lite


■ About CRM implementation and visualization support

At ARCUS Japan,

  • CRM implementation support
  • Dashboard design
  • KPI Design
  • Migration from Excel management

We provide consistent support up to that point.

👉 For consultations regarding CRM implementation and review, please click here.
Contact Us - Arcuss Japan Inc. - A leading CRM company and IT consulting firm


■ Next episode preview

next time,

👉 "Workflow Automation"

I will explain.

  • ▷Preventing missed sales follow-ups
  • ▷ Automating the approval process
  • ▷ Notifications and Task Management

We will introduce methods for achieving "independent management" such as those mentioned above.

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