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Last updated on Feb 12, 2025
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You're overseeing a machinery overhaul with delays. How can you manage client expectations effectively?

Navigating delays in a machinery overhaul requires clear strategy and communication to manage client expectations effectively.

When machinery overhauls hit snags, keeping clients in the loop is crucial. Here's how to maintain trust and transparency:

- Provide regular updates, including any progress and setbacks.

- Set realistic timelines, revising previous estimates as needed.

- Offer solutions or alternatives to mitigate the impact of delays.

How do you keep your clients reassured when facing unexpected project hurdles?

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Last updated on Feb 12, 2025
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You're overseeing a machinery overhaul with delays. How can you manage client expectations effectively?

Navigating delays in a machinery overhaul requires clear strategy and communication to manage client expectations effectively.

When machinery overhauls hit snags, keeping clients in the loop is crucial. Here's how to maintain trust and transparency:

- Provide regular updates, including any progress and setbacks.

- Set realistic timelines, revising previous estimates as needed.

- Offer solutions or alternatives to mitigate the impact of delays.

How do you keep your clients reassured when facing unexpected project hurdles?

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    Syrine Kaouane

    Responsable méthodes et qualité chez BMA | Mise en œuvre et suivi des normes Caterpillar

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    Etape 1 : je déterminerai le retard exacte en terme de temps. De combien est il ? Pour cela je m'aide des KPI de l'atelier. Etape 2 : Je réunis les équipes pour détecter d'ou vient le retard. A quelle étape se trouve le problème ? A l'aide d'un brainstorming, nous essayons de dégager plusieurs solutions pour avancer Etape 3 : Je tiens informer le client du retard que l'on a et des causes de ce dernier. Je lui parle des solutions que l'on a trouvé et que l'on veut mettre en place. Je lui parle de chiffres concrets, et de KPI. Etape 4 : Je mets en place les solutions avec les équipes en réalisant des points réguliers de suivi afin de s'assurer que les solutions réfléchies peuvent bien être mise en place.

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    Rachid Rouchdi

    Chef d'équipe O&M - Dessalement Agadir

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    1. Informar con transparencia: No ocultes el retraso. Contacta a los clientes afectados de inmediato y explícales la situación, incluyendo las razones del retraso (falta de piezas, problemas técnicos, etc.). 2. Dar un nuevo plazo realista: No prometas una entrega rápida solo para calmar al cliente. Evalúa bien el tiempo necesario y ofrece una fecha viable. 3. Ofrecer soluciones alternativas: Si es posible, sugiere opciones como una máquina de reemplazo temporal o priorizar ciertas reparaciones urgentes. 4. Mantener la comunicación constante: No esperes a que el cliente pregunte. Envía actualizaciones periódicas sobre el estado de la maquinaria y cualquier novedad en la reparación.

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    Eduardo Cracco de Moura

    PCM || Programador de Manutenção na Guararapes || Redução de Falhas || Indicadores MTTR / OEE | Confiabilidade || TPM || Engenharia de Produção

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    A primeira etapa fundamental é garantir total transparência com o cliente, transmitindo confiança e credibilidade em seu trabalho. Além disso, é essencial buscar todas as opções viáveis e, quando necessário, considerar até mesmo alternativas menos convencionais para solucionar o problema, sempre priorizando as necessidades do cliente.

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    Saulo Filho

    Sócio proprietário | Mazza Auto Center

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    Sempre que realizo algum tipo de serviço onde ocorre um imprevisto, aviso o cliente que o cronograma sofrerá alteração. Existem problemas que são facilmente contornados e outros que mudam completamente os planos de ação. O cliente precisa estar sempre ciente do que está acontecendo, sejam as notícias boas ou não. Busco sempre informar com tranquilidade, para que ele saiba que a situação está sob controle.

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    Walter Di Bendetto

    Mining & Construction | Manager | Director | Engineer | LATAM | South América | Oil & Gas | Business developer | Technical and Commercial Agreements

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    Para gestionar las expectativas del cliente con la realidad del retraso es necesario realizar una estimación de tiempos de retraso e informar al cliente. En casos como estos la comunicación debe ser fluida y nunca esperar las consultas, sino que proactivamente se debe informar, para recomponer la confianza perdida. Es fundamental informar la causa del retraso, lo que se está haciendo para subsanarlo y proponer un plan alternativo, para que el cliente decida si acepta este plan de mitigación, o sera necesario consensuar un nuevo plan de acción, con el consentimiento de ambas partes.

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