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    Akidel Use Case #11

    Customer Onboarding Automation

    Standardize the customer experience from day 1. Reduce time-to-value and ensure a smooth transition between sales and delivery.

    Problems with Unstructured Onboarding

    Without a clear onboarding process, customer experience suffers.

    Individual dependency

    Experience varies depending on assigned sales rep or CSM

    Information loss

    Sales info is not passed to delivery

    Too long delays

    Customer takes weeks to become operational

    No tracking

    Impossible to know where each customer stands

    Sample journey

    Standardized Onboarding Journey

    An automated workflow that guarantees a consistent experience.

    1

    Signature

    Automatic onboarding workflow trigger

    Contract signed
    2

    Welcome

    Welcome email with next steps

    D+0
    3

    Kick-off

    Launch meeting with CSM

    D+2
    4

    Setup

    Configuration and customization

    D+5
    5

    Training

    User training sessions

    D+10
    6

    Go-live

    Production launch and enhanced support

    D+15
    Sales → CSM

    Sales → Customer Success Handoff

    Essential information to transmit for successful onboarding.

    Business Context

    • Customer challenges
    • Expected objectives
    • Success criteria
    • Deadlines

    Sales History

    • Objections addressed
    • Negotiation points
    • Commitments made
    • Decision-makers

    Practical Information

    • Key contacts
    • Internal process
    • Technical constraints
    • Schedule

    Identified Risks

    • Points of attention
    • Potential blockers
    • Specific expectations
    • Red flags

    Benefits of Automated Onboarding

    The measurable impact of a structured onboarding process.

    Less Churn

    Customers activated faster = less departure risk

    -40% early churn

    Reduced Time-to-Value

    Customer perceives value faster

    -60% activation delay

    Consistent Experience

    Every customer gets the same service level

    +35% satisfaction

    Scalability

    Onboard more customers without proportional hiring

    3x capacity

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is time-to-value and why is it important?

    Time-to-value is the delay between signing and when the customer perceives the value of your solution. The shorter it is, the more satisfied the customer and the lower the churn risk.

    How to ensure good Sales → CSM handoff?

    Centralize all information collected during the sales cycle: expressed needs, objections addressed, project context, key stakeholders. The CSM must have access to complete history before the first call.

    How to standardize onboarding without losing personalization?

    Create standard journeys by segment or use case, with mandatory steps and optional modules. Automate repetitive tasks but keep key moments in personalized human interaction.

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