Energy & Utilities: Outsourcing Customer Service to Reduce Technical Interventions

Context

A natural gas distribution company decided to outsource part of its customer service activities related to network operations, with the objective of better managing situations where customers had no supplier contract and significantly reducing unnecessary technical interventions.

Since 2024, Armatis has been operating a dedicated contact center to handle customer requests and critical notifications.

Industry

Energy & Utilities

Scope & Channels

  • Omnichannel customer service
  • Technical assistance and helpdesk
  • Middle- and back-office management

Résultats

Service quality (SQ), exceeding industry standards.
> 0 %
Contact conversion rate, reflecting optimized performance driven by a high-quality customer experience.
> 0 %
Of interactions tracked and historized, ensuring full and reliable follow-up.
0 %
Significant reduction in unnecessary field technical interventions.
Improved customer satisfaction
Particularly in sensitive situations (service interruptions, technical interventions).

Client Challenges

  • Limiting service interruptions linked to the absence of a supplier contract and reducing non-productive technician visits (unnecessary site visits, missed appointments).

  • Meeting strict operational deadlines, particularly in the context of mediation processes and public service obligations.

  • Ensuring a high-quality customer relationship on sensitive topics such as service cuts, technical interventions, and safety issues.

Objectives

  • Improve case processing and traceability rates while reducing unnecessary technical interventions.

  • Ensure fast, consistent handling of notifications and omnichannel customer requests.

  • Deploy an industrialized, secure, and closely managed setup to support the ramp-up of outsourced activities.

The Challenge

Balancing public service requirements, strong operational constraints (deadlines, field coordination), and customer experience within a context where interactions often involve sensitive or high-impact situations (service interruptions, follow-ups, technical interventions).

Solutions Implemented

APE and APSO Deployment

Seamless orchestration of call and file flows through the integration of a dedicated routing solution.

Multi-Account Agent Configuration

A setup enabling efficient processing of files and calls within strict timeframes.

Advanced Call Queue Management

Precise prioritization and follow-up management to optimize advisor workload while maintaining high service quality.

Expert Project Support

Dedicated project governance combining public service constraints, operational rigor, and customer experience excellence.

Operated Activities

Omnichannel Request Management

Efficient handling of inbound calls, outbound calls, and emails to ensure responsive and fluid customer follow-up.

Proactive Customer Notifications

Processing alerts related to missing supplier contracts, with advance communication about scheduled service interruptions.

Technical Appointment Scheduling

Fast and optimized coordination of on-site technician interventions.

 

Billing Reliability

Accurate collection and entry of meter readings to ensure precise consumption tracking and reliable billing.

Concrete Results

Revenue rate (variable depending on files) aligned with client objectives.

Service quality (SQ): > 85%.

Accessibility: > 90%.

Traceability rate: 100% of interactions recorded.

Key Success Factors

Optimized Routing Platform

A gas-specific platform designed to absorb high volumes and prioritize critical emergencies.

Specialized and Expert Delivery Site

Advisors trained in sector-specific requirements and mediation processes, ensuring maximum responsiveness.

Real-Time KPI Management

Close monitoring of performance indicators to continuously adjust organization, staffing, and processes with agility.

Secure and Scalable Partnership

A collaboration built on operational reliability and continuous performance improvement.

The Armatis DifferenceThe Armatis Difference

Public Utilities Expertise

Proven expertise in managing sensitive customer relationships for public services, where continuity, compliance, and reliability are critical.

Technology and Human Expertise Combined

The ability to combine advanced technology (Diabolocom, omnichannel management) with human expertise to reduce unnecessary technical interventions while enhancing customer experience.

Flexible and Scalable Delivery Model

A flexible setup designed to support the evolving volumes and operational processes of gas network operations.

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