Customer Relationship Management

"This is the book that the marketing field has been waiting for. Kumar and Reinartz have taken the confusion out of CRM. Their exposition of CRM theory and practice is definitive, original and illustrated with actual cases. This is the kind of book that belongs in the training of every professional marketer." - Philip Kotler, Kellogg School of Management "A very comprehensive textbook on CRM and database analytics and written by a pair of top academic authorities in marketing. What I really liked about this textbook was its student friendly style with lots of real world examples and strong analytics!" - Jagdish N. Sheth, Charles H. Kellstadt, Professor of Marketing, Goizueta Business School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA "[The authors'] key concern is the management of profitable customer relationships. This book provides a nice integration of cutting edge academic thinking and practical CRM strategy and implementation. As such, it provides rigor with relevance..." - Michael Braekler, Head of Customer Relationship Management, BMW Group Germany "This book provides an insightful roadmap to make your CRM strategy successful. It will be an indispensable reference for those seeking transformational changes within a more efficient customer centric approach in their business strategy." - Jean-Christophe Tellier, CEO Novartis Pharma Belgium

This book presents an extensive discussion of the strategic and tactical aspects of customer relationship management as we know it today.

This book presents an extensive discussion of the strategic and tactical aspects of customer relationship management as we know it today. It helps readers obtain a comprehensive grasp of CRM strategy, concepts and tools and provides all the necessary steps in managing profitable customer relationships. Throughout, the book stresses a clear understanding of economic customer value as the guiding concept for marketing decisions. Exhaustive case studies, mini cases and real-world illustrations under the title “CRM at Work” all ensure that the material is both highly accessible and applicable, and help to address key managerial issues, stimulate thinking, and encourage problem solving. The book is a comprehensive and up-to-date learning companion for advanced undergraduate students, master's degree students, and executives who want a detailed and conceptually sound insight into the field of CRM. The new edition provides an updated perspective on the latest research results and incorporates the impact of the digital transformation on the CRM domain.