Friday, February 26, 2010

Services Blueprinting


This article describes one technique—service blueprinting—that has proven useful for service
innovation. Service blueprinting is securely grounded in the customer's experience and it allows
the clear visualization dynamic service processes. The technique is described in detail in the
paper including real case examples that illustrate the value and breadth of its applications. Case
studies include:
• Yellow Transportation
• ARAMARK's Parks and Resorts
• IBM
• Marie Stopes International
• San Francisco Giants

These cases illustrate how service blueprinting can be successfully applied for the following
purposes:
• Providing a platform for innovation
• Recognizing interdependencies among people and functions in delivering service
• Facilitating both strategic and tactical innovations
• Designing moments of truth
• Visualizing and understanding the customer's experience
• Transferring and storing innovation knowledge
• Creating ideal experiences
• Clarifying competitive positioning

Guidelines for a service blueprinting workshop based on Arizona State University's Center for
Services Leadership programs are provided along with detailed insights for managers and
academics

1 comment:

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