Example: Recommend an assignment group for a router issue

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    Summary of Example: Recommend an assignment group for a router issue

    This example demonstrates how process analysts or business owners can configure a recommended action of typefield recommendationin ServiceNow to automatically suggest an appropriateassignment groupfor router-related issues. The recommendation leverages adecision tableresource generator that inputs the router model and issue type to output the correct assignment group.

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    The scenario follows QuantumLink Technologies, a company prioritizing prompt customer service. When a customer reports a router connectivity problem, the system recommends the correct assignment group so the support agent can quickly assign and resolve the case efficiently.

    Key configuration steps

    • Create a decision table: Define a decision table that maps product models and problem types to the appropriate assignment groups.
    • Configure a resource generator: Use this decision table within a resource generator that outputs the assignment group based on inputs.
    • Create a field recommendation action: Set up an action of type field recommendation that uses the resource generator to suggest the assignment group field value.
    • Define a rule on the Case context: Create a rule that triggers recommendations for active cases meeting specified conditions.
    • Create the recommendation record: Link the field recommendation action to a recommendation displayed on the case record, helping agents assign the case promptly.

    Benefits for ServiceNow customers

    • Automates the process of assigning cases based on product and issue, reducing manual effort and errors.
    • Improves case resolution times by directing issues to the correct support team quickly.
    • Enhances customer satisfaction by accelerating response and resolution for reported router problems.
    • Provides a scalable and configurable approach to recommend assignment groups for various issues and products using decision tables and recommended actions.

    Learn how process analysts or business owners configure a recommended action of type field recommendation to recommend an assignment group for a router issue. This field recommendation uses a resource generator of type decision table that takes the router model and router issue as inputs and provides an assignment group as a result.

    Problem scenario

    QuantumLink Technologies, a newcomer to the networking equipment market, places a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and resolving customer issues promptly. The business owners are committed to provide excellent customer service so that their business can thrive.

    Alisha, one of the business owners at QuantumLink Technologies, sets up a recommended action that recommends a value for the Assignment group field based on the product model and problem specified by customers.

    Rohit, a customer who recently purchased a QuantumLink router, is facing intermittent connectivity issues with his router. He creates a case on QuantumLink Technologies' customer support portal. John is frustrated by the disruptions in his internet service and is seeking a swift resolution to confirm uninterrupted connectivity for his home and work needs.

    John Jason, the agent assigned to this case is recommended a field value for an assignment group so that this case can be assigned to the appropriate team and the issue can be resolved quickly.

    Configuring a recommended action for recommending an assignment group for a router issue

    Help Alisha configure a recommended action of type field recommendation that recommends an assignment group for a router issue.

    Task Description
    Creating a decision table for recommending assignment groups Configure a decision table that takes product and problem as inputs to provide the assignment group as an output. You can use this decision table in a resource generator.
    Configure a resource generator for providing assignment group as an outcome Configure a resource generator that you can use while configuring a field recommendation to provide the appropriate assignment group for the router issue.
    Create a field recommendation for recommending assignment group field value Create an action of type field recommendation for recommending a field value for the assignment group.
    Create a rule from the Case context record Create a rule to show recommendations for active cases that meet the condition specified in this rule.
    Create a recommendation with the field recommendation as an action type Create a recommendation to surface the recommendation for the assignment group field value on a case record.