The SupportCandy SLA add-on empowers customer support teams by establishing time-based commitments through Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for responding to and resolving various types of incoming tickets. Here’s how it operates:
Key Functionality:
- SLA Time Calculation: The add-on automates the calculation of SLA times based on pre-defined SLA policies set within the system. These policies establish specific timeframes for responding to and resolving tickets.
- Definition of SLA Policies: Administrators have the capability to define different SLA policies for various scenarios or ticket types. For instance, a high-priority ticket might have an SLA of 4 hours for the initial response.
- Automatic SLA Application: Whenever a ticket undergoes modifications or updates, the system checks against the established SLA policies. It then applies the closest matching policy to calculate the SLA time for that particular ticket.
- SLA Notifications: To ensure adherence to SLA commitments, the system provides the option to set up ticket notifications for the “Out of SLA” event. If the deadline specified in the SLA policy is missed, the system sends email notifications to designated recipients.
Benefits:
- Accountability: Establishing SLA policies promotes accountability within the support team by setting clear time-based expectations for ticket responses and resolutions.
- Efficiency: Automated SLA calculation streamlines the process of determining and managing response and resolution times for different ticket types, ensuring timely customer support.
- Customer Satisfaction: Meeting SLA commitments enhances customer satisfaction by demonstrating responsiveness and commitment to resolving their issues within agreed-upon timelines.
- Proactive Management: SLA notifications for “Out of SLA” events enable proactive management by alerting team members when deadlines are at risk of being missed, allowing for timely intervention.
Overall, the SupportCandy SLA add-on assists in enforcing time-based commitments, optimizing support operations, and ensuring efficient and timely resolution of customer issues as per the defined SLA policies.