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Finding the right level of call center staffing

  • A new application of a familiar statistical tool—regression analysis—can help companies decide how many customer service representatives to employ in call centers responsible for generating revenue.
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  • Exhibit: Using regression analysis, companies can quantify likely gains or losses from adding call center agents.

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