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Mary Gresham commented on the post, Weekly Question #6, on the site 6 years, 2 months ago
The most important concept that I have taken away from this class is how efficient different systems are. By figuring out the most effective way to streamline data, companies become so much faster and are better able to handle their large amounts of data. Furthermore, as a Risk Management and Statistics student, I can use my skills in salesforce…[Read more]
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Mary Gresham commented on the post, Weekly Question #5, on the site 6 years, 2 months ago
I think that CRM systems are integral to business success because it directly impacts the relationship that the customer has with the business. By putting the customer first, they cultivate a relationship that is otherwise not there. A CRM system that I have worked with is one that sends information to our clients about bills they have paid as…[Read more]
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Mary Gresham commented on the post, Weekly Question #5, on the site 6 years, 2 months ago
I think that CRM systems are more integral to business success because they are customer focused. Although SCM create ease for internal operations, CRM systems directly impact the customer and helps add value to the organization through the eyes of the customer because they have direct contact with the impacts of these systems. A CRM system that I…[Read more]
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Mary Gresham commented on the post, Weekly Question #4, on the site 6 years, 2 months ago
One of the most interesting innovations is block chain technology. Crypto currencies have the ability facilitate growth in different injuries, especially the insurance industry. It provides a new way to pay catastrophic claims and indemnify clients more quickly than traditional insurance claims payments. Furthermore, because technology and online…[Read more]
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Mary Gresham commented on the post, Weekly Question #3, on the site 6 years, 2 months ago
As a Risk Management major, ERP systems help drastically. They act as a central database to streamline data and information across different business units. Having data be easily accessible is extremely important because in the insurance industry, many business units work together and rely on one another to price and classify policyholders in the…[Read more]
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Mary Gresham commented on the post, Weekly Question #2, on the site 6 years, 2 months ago
I can see a decision tree being a great tool in employee benefits consulting. When designing a benefits plan for a company, you must evaluate many different options to decide what plan design is the best fit for the company. The decision tree would be very useful in outlining different plan options so that clients can clearly see their choices,…[Read more]
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Mary Gresham commented on the post, Weekly Question #1, on the site 6 years, 3 months ago
The thing I found most interesting about this video is how quickly the population is growing. By 2050 the population will have increased by nearly 1/3 of what it is today. Furthermore, during the time it took to watch the video, 60 babies were born in the US alone (244 in china and 351 in india). With this ever increasing growth, the world is…[Read more]