Customer Intelligence
Customer Intelligence
Course Description
This course explores the systematic collection, analysis, and application of customer data to
enhance business decision-making and marketing strategies. It covers tools and techniques for
understanding customer behavior, preferences, and trends, with an emphasis on data-driven
insights, CRM systems, and their application in Pakistani and global markets.
Course Objectives
To understand the role of customer intelligence in modern business strategies.
To develop skills in collecting and analyzing customer data.
To apply customer insights to improve marketing, sales, and customer relationship
management.
To explore ethical and technological dimensions of customer intelligence.
Course Outline
Week 1: Introduction to Customer Intelligence
Definition and importance of customer intelligence
Difference between customer intelligence and market research
Role in enhancing customer experience and business performance
Week 2-3: Foundations of Customer Data
Sources of customer data: Surveys, transactions, social media, web analytics
Qualitative vs. quantitative data in customer intelligence
Overview of data collection methods
Week 4-5: Customer Behavior Analysis
Theories of consumer behavior (e.g., Maslow, Engel-Kollat-Blackwell)
Segmentation, targeting, and positioning using customer insights
Case study: Customer behavior in Pakistan’s retail sector
Week 6-7: Tools and Technologies for Customer Intelligence
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
Data analytics tools: Excel, Google Analytics, Tableau
Introduction to big data and AI in customer intelligence
Week 8: Midterm Review
Midterm project: Analyze a dataset to derive customer insights
Topics: Data collection, behavior analysis, tool application
Assessment: Presentation and report
Week 9-10: Customer Segmentation and Profiling
Techniques for customer segmentation (demographic, psychographic, behavioral)
Building customer personas and journey maps
Practical exercise: Segmenting a Pakistani e-commerce customer base
Week 11: Predictive Analytics in Customer Intelligence
Basics of predictive modeling and forecasting
Applications: Churn prediction, lifetime value analysis
Tools: Introduction to Python or R for predictive analytics (optional)
Week 12: Customer Intelligence in Marketing Strategy
Personalization and targeted marketing campaigns
Measuring campaign effectiveness using customer data
Case study: A Pakistani brand’s social media campaign
Week 13: Ethical and Legal Considerations
Privacy laws and data protection (e.g., Pakistan’s Data Protection Bill)
Ethical use of customer data
Balancing personalization with privacy concerns
Week 14: Customer Intelligence in Pakistan
Local context: Customer trends in Faisalabad’s textile or FMCG sectors
Challenges: Data literacy, infrastructure, cultural factors
Guest lecture (if offered): Industry expert on local CI practices
Week 15: Final Project
Group project: Develop a customer intelligence strategy for a Pakistani business
Presentation of insights, recommendations, and mock dashboards
Peer review and discussion
Week 16: Review and Emerging Trends
Recap of key concepts and tools
Trends: AI-driven customer intelligence, real-time analytics, omnichannel strategies
Exam preparation and course feedback
Learning Outcomes
Understand the role of customer intelligence in driving business success.
Analyze customer data to derive actionable insights.
Apply customer intelligence tools to real-world marketing scenarios.
Evaluate ethical and practical challenges in customer data management.
Recommended Textbooks/Resources
1. "Customer Intelligence: From Data to Dialogue" by Sean Kelly
2. "Data-Driven Marketing" by Mark Jeffery
3. "CRM at the Speed of Light" by Paul Greenberg
4. Local case studies (e.g., from Pakistani brands like Khaadi or Shan)