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Next-Level Email-to-Case: AI-Driven Triage and Case Automation

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OVERVIEW

To deploy AI to efficiently triage inbound emails and turn them into Salesforce cases, while simultaneously reviewing and assessing cases that come from other channels. The goal is to accelerate issue resolution, to improve customer satisfaction, and to drive service operation productivity.

Customer service teams face the challenge of managing an ever-growing volume of enquiries, via email and other channels. Email-to-anything introduces a next-level Email-to-Case solution, equipped with AI-driven triage and case automation capabilities. This advanced system streamlines case management by intelligently creating, updating, categorizing and prioritizing new cases to fully optimize response times and resolution rates. 

Pre-conditions

  • e2a is fully integrated and operational within Salesforce. 
  • AI-driven parsing rules are set up. 
  • Customer service agents and teams are trained on the new system functionalities. 

Actors

  • Customer Service Representatives 
  • Customer Service Managers 
  • Salesforce Administrators 

Workflow 

  1. Customer emails are received and automatically converted into case records by e2a. 
  1. AI-driven triage assesses and categorizes the cases based on content analysis. 
  1. Priority levels are assigned to cases, potentially using by AI, taking into account urgency and customer importance. 
  1. Case are routed to the appropriate agent or queue. An advanced case routing system can be deployed via Q-assign, e2a’s sister app. 
  1. Service agents respond to cases, utilizing AI-recommended actions and responses where applicable. 
  1. Complex workflows can be triggered and executed automatically, such as creating tasks for follow-ups, setting reminders for agents, or initiating approval processes for special case scenarios. 
  1. Cases progress and resolutions are tracked within Salesforce, with AI assisting in monitoring SLA compliance. 

Post-conditions: 

  • The case records in Salesforce are updated to reflect the current status, ensuring transparency and traceability. 
  • Service agents have a prioritized workload, allowing them to focus on the most pressing issues first. 
  • Customers receive timely and accurate responses, improving overall satisfaction levels. 

Exceptions

  • In cases where AI cannot confidently categorize or prioritize an email, it can flag for manual review. 

Metrics for Success 

  • Reduction in average case resolution time. 
  • Increase in customer satisfaction scores. 
  • Decrease in the number of cases escalated due to misrouting. 
  • Positive feedback from service agents on the ease of case handling. 

Enhancements  

Email-to-anything brings a whole host of additional features to your Email-to-case solution: 

  • View Email History – See the whole email history against any contact, case or other relevant records 
  • Send emails from case object or any other object – Send 1-to-1 or mass emails from any Salesforce object 
  • Build distribution lists – Create distribution lists in Salesforce and send business updates, such as product updates or newsletters, without the need to use marketing automation tools 
  • Capture replies – Email-to-anything listens for email replies and brings them into Salesforce, storing them against all relevant records 

In addition, Email-to-anything works seamlessly with its sister app, Q-assign, the powerful case routing app, which deploys dynamic assignment rules to create the most advanced case distribution systems on the AppExchange.

CONCLUSION

This use case demonstrates how AI can empower customer service teams to handle high volumes of email inquiries with greater speed and accuracy. By leveraging the advanced capabilities of e2a, organizations can ensure that every customer interaction is an opportunity to deliver exceptional service. This AI-driven approach not only streamlines workflows but also aligns with modern customer service expectations, positioning companies at the forefront of innovation in customer support.
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