Jungheinrich simplifies the product journey for its customers
Jungheinrich forklift advisor
Jungheinrich has a diverse portfolio with extensive experience in logistics systems and services. As their forklifts have the ability to provide various permutations and customizations for customers, they required an advice system that could address every kind of customer query, no matter thei extent of product knowledge.
Notable advantages
Height and weight mapping
- During the consulting process, customers only answer questions that they can answer with confidence. At the same time, they are informed about the product and the various advantages it provides. In this way, the Product Advisor is able to dramatically reduce the complexity of application and guides each customer to a well-founded purchase decision.
- Tedious calculations such as the dependence of the lifting height and the weight of the load, are calculated by the system and conveyed to the customer in a user-friendly way using a slider.
Environment configuration
- Customers always have the option to get personal advice at every stage.
Jungheinrich forklift recommendations
- It also lets customers select between purchasing a new forklift or a used one, as well as simply renting one.
- This Product Guide is used in different markets and has been translated into several languages such as Deutsch, English, Danish and Dutch.
"Advice is, alongside the machine, an essential part of customer satisfaction." - Process Management Sales, Jungheinrich
Brother uses a cost-driven transparent approach for customers
Brother printer setup cost analysis
Brother produces electronics that are quite often used in offices, and hence have to cater to a huge B2B audience. Their product range includes printers, multifunction printers, desktop computers, label printers, fax machines and other computer-related electronics.
A specific problem with providing information for such electronics is that they can get quite technical and complex. The requirements of B2B customers could be even more complex because they have to consider factors such as size, volume, sustainability, efficiency, etc. This can turn out to be a costly affair, therefore Brother wanted to provide a tool specifically for printers, that would consider all of these factors and give the customer a cost-based recommendation.
A specific problem with providing information for such electronics is that they can get quite technical and complex. The requirements of B2B customers could be even more complex because they have to consider factors such as size, volume, sustainability, efficiency, etc. This can turn out to be a costly affair, therefore Brother wanted to provide a tool specifically for printers, that would consider all of these factors and give the customer a cost-based recommendation.
Notable advantages
Print volume estimation
- The Product Guide uses estimations to get an idea of printing volume and subsequently provide the most sustainable option. It considers the size of the office environment in relation to employee productivity.
Explanation content
- As it uses Guided Selling it is able to give relevant explanations during various points of the Product Guide.
Recommended printer strategy for environment
- Brother addresses real purchase consideration factors of their customer: How much do we need? And how economical can we get?
- This is a good example of a design that successfully integrates the brand and concept presence.
- The Product Guide asks all necessary questions within 5 stages.
"Brother addresses real purchase consideration factors of their customer: How much do we need? And how economical can we get?"
Heroal gives quick product recommendations to targeted customers
Heroal aluminum systems
Heroal is a leading manufacturer of aluminum system solutions for roller shutters, sun protection, roller doors, windows, doors and facades. They are a market-leading company and use aluminum from recycling cycles as well as renewable raw materials. As they are a customer-oriented company they use a Product Finder to help their customers to quickly find a solution that fits their needs.
Notable advantages
Type of window and door system
- The Product Finder is to-the-point and addresses a vast section of applications within one stage itself.
- As the answer options are specific, the Heroal Product Finder is able to provide precise or optimum recommendations to their customers.
Performing features
- A customer can find an optimum product quickly and in a couple of minutes.
- This particular Product Finder is aimed towards a customer who has existing knowledge about such systems and hence targets a specific type of audience.
- The design reduces the complexity of the concept while simplifying the information.
- The Product Finder asks all the necessary questions within 4 stages.
Heroal product recommendations
- All recommendations are displayed with the reasoning behind them, giving the customer complete transparency.
"A customer can find an optimum product quickly and in a couple of minutes."
