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CUSTOMER INTERACTION MANAGEMENT (CIM)
A CIM system manages the interaction between an organization and
its customers. A CIM works in conjunction with CRM system, MRP
system, and corporate data warehouses. Customer service representatives
(CSRs) use CIM to interact with the customers. CIM uses multiple
communication channels such as telephone, SMS, e-mail, and instant
messaging (Figure 14-5).
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP) SYSTEM
ERP uses cartelized/integrated software to assist management in
managing and coordinating on-going activities of enterprises. Figure 14 -
6 shows how ERP system fits into enterprise operation. ERP systems need
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