Research Article

Complex Service Process Optimization Based on Service Touchpoint Association and the Design Structure Matrix

Table 2

Summary of service touchpoints of convenience store system.

Shopping phaseService touchpoints

Before shopping(a) Generate shopping demand
(b) Map navigation to the store

Shopping(c) Browse store layout
(d) Find the commodity you need
(e) View commodity information
(f) Commodity analysis
(g) Identify the commodity (end of shopping)
(h) Check shopping list
(i) Cashier payment
(j) Receive shopping receipt

After shopping(k) Come to the leisure area
(l) Find a seat
(m) Rest/dining
(n) Evaluation feedback
(o) Leave the store
(p) After-sales service