
European businesses admit customer service failings are hitting bottom line
A BDO report, written by the Economist Intelligence Unit, released today, has for the first time unveiled the impact of poor customer service on European businesses.
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A BDO report, written by the Economist Intelligence Unit, released today, has for the first time unveiled the impact of poor customer service on European businesses.

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