DOI

10.5703/1288284313374

Abstract

This study focuses on the flow of customer complaints to the INDOT central office and districts, their handling within the INDOT system and the customer experienced lead time. The processes were examined based on customer segments, complaint type, and district of origin. Detailed data analyses for specific transactions within the INDOT system were used to document the process. In addition, as per the study advisory committee suggestions, a tracking of transactions flow using a paper system was used to reconcile archived data. Although lead time metrics were developed at both the central office and district level, the lack of data linkage between these units creates the possibility for disparate reporting between the two offices. The data analysis suggests the need for creating some fundamental structuring of the complaint handling process between INDOT central office and the districts

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JTRP-2006/31

Keywords

customer service, complaint, metric, lead time, customer satisfaction, customer complaint, balanced score card, SPR-3050

SPR Number

3050

Project Number

656-1310-0364

File Number

3-1-17

Performing Organization

Joint Transportation Research Program

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, IN

Date of this Version

2006

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