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Event-Driven Systems: Flexibility with Built-In Complexity

Event-driven systems are gaining ground because they make it possible to build flexible solutions where business processes respond to events in real time, such as when a payment is completed or an order is registered.

How does this differ from a traditional CRM system?

In a traditional CRM system, data and processes are typically updated through direct actions, for example, when a sales representative updates a contact, or when the system automatically records new deals overnight. The flow of information follows a predictable, step-by-step sequence.

In contrast, in an event-driven CRM, every significant action (an event), such as when a customer opens an email, signs a contract, or changes their address, triggers real-time reactions automatically. Other systems or processes can then respond immediately, without waiting for manual input or scheduled updates.

This shift enables far more dynamic customer experiences, but according to an analysis in The Scalable Thread, running such systems at scale is far more complex than it appears on paper.

Why is it difficult?

The analysis highlights five key challenges:

  • Data versioning: When the way systems exchange information changes, for example, if a message between systems includes a new field like an additional address, other systems may break if they still expect the old format.
  • Monitoring and debugging: Unlike linear systems, events are distributed across many services, making it difficult to trace and troubleshoot errors.
  • Handling errors and lost messages: Network issues or system failures can result in messages being lost or delivered multiple times.
  • Protection against duplicate processing: Systems must be designed to handle the same message multiple times without producing duplicate outcomes, otherwise, for example, a customer could be charged twice.
  • Eventual data consistency: Data isn’t necessarily synchronized across systems at the same moment, which requires designs that can manage temporary inconsistencies.

What does that mean for businesses?

From a business perspective, the strength of event-driven systems lies in their ability to support scalability, speed, and flexibility. However, the complexity places high demands on governance, monitoring, and standardization. It’s not just about choosing the right technology, but also about ensuring clear processes for how data is formatted, tracked, and controlled.

Our Perspective

At ZRM, we find that many organizations underestimate the organizational aspect of event-driven systems. The technology can deliver enormous benefits, but without clear principles for architecture and operations, small errors can quickly escalate. That’s why the key is not just implementation, but building a systematic foundation for change management and transparency.

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Ofte stillede spørgsmål om valg af CRM-system (FAQ)

Et CRM-system (Customer Relationship Management) er en softwareløsning, der hjælper virksomheder med at organisere, spore og optimere deres interaktioner med kunder og leads. Det centraliserer kundedata og muliggør en mere personlig og struktureret tilgang til kundehåndtering, hvilket kan forbedre både salgsresultater og kundetilfredshed.

CRM-systemer reducerer behovet for manuelle opgaver ved at automatisere processer som opfølgninger, datarapportering og kundekommunikation. Det giver alle afdelinger adgang til opdaterede data, så de arbejder ud fra samme grundlag, hvilket forbedrer intern kommunikation og beslutningsdygtighed.

CRM-data giver indsigt i kundeadfærd, salgsmønstre og markedsudvikling. Ved at analysere disse data kan du:


Forudsige salgstendenser
Tilpasse din salgsstrategi
Forbedre kundeoplevelsen


ZRM’s CRM-platform hjælper dig med at udnytte CRM-data optimalt, så du kan træffe bedre forretningsbeslutninger.

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Udvikle en skræddersyet CRM-strategi til din virksomhed


ZRM’s CRM-specialister hjælper dig med at sikre, at dit CRM-system arbejder optimalt fra dag ét.

Ja, CRM-systemer som Zoho CRM er ideelle til både små og store virksomheder. De tilbyder fleksible løsninger, så mindre virksomheder kan starte med et grundlæggende setup og udvide funktionaliteten, i takt med at behovene vokser.

De vigtigste funktioner afhænger af din virksomheds behov, men typiske CRM-funktioner inkluderer kontaktstyring, automatisering af arbejdsopgaver, pipeline-administration, datavisualiseringer, realtidsrapportering og integrationer med andre systemer.

Med et CRM kan kundeserviceteamet tilgå komplet kundehistorik, hvilket muliggør en hurtig og personlig håndtering af forespørgsler. Det kan også automatisere opfølgning og sende påmindelser, hvilket forbedrer responsen og styrker kundetilfredsheden.

Ja, de fleste moderne CRM-systemer, inklusiv Zoho CRM, har åbne API’er og integrationsevner, der gør det muligt at forbinde dem med økonomisystemer, e-mail-marketingværktøjer, kalendere og mange andre platforme. Dette skaber en mere effektiv informationsstrøm og fjerner siloer mellem afdelinger.

CRM-systemer kan analysere historiske data og identificere tendenser, som hjælper med at forudsige fremtidig efterspørgsel og salgsudvikling. Med denne indsigt kan virksomheder planlægge deres ressourcer og tilpasse marketingindsatserne proaktivt.

Prisen på et CRM-system kan variere afhængigt af kompleksitet, antal brugere og tilvalgte funktioner. Nogle CRM-systemer tilbyder gratis versioner med basale funktioner, mens andre har abonnementsplaner med priser baseret på funktionalitet og antal brugere. Det er værd at overveje både omkostninger til licenser og potentielle integrations- og supportomkostninger.

 

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