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Aligning Omnichannel Routing Queues with SLA Policies

Discover how to align omnichannel routing queues with SLA policies to prioritize tickets effectively and achieve desired service levels.

How can I align omnichannel routing queues with SLA policies?

Aligning omnichannel routing queues with SLA policies ensures that tickets are prioritized according to their urgency and importance.

To do this, create custom routing queues that match the conditions and order of your SLA policies. Assign appropriate priorities to these queues to ensure that tickets requiring the shortest response times are prioritized. This alignment helps in achieving your desired service levels efficiently.


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