NetSuite's True Cloud Solution Removes IT Burdens from National Communications System for Runaway and Homeless Youth
"NetSuite has been extremely supportive of our 24/7 nationwide service to this very vulnerable population of homeless, runaway and at-risk youth."
—National Runaway Safeline
Results:
- NetSuite.org delivers modern, scalable solution to support NRS' mission
- NetSuite ease of use reduces technical training time for NRS' 160+ call center volunteers
- NetSuite.org volunteers supporting NRS' unique needs with donated technical expertise
- Replacing antiquated DOS application with NetSuite has significantly improved call center metrics and reduced hold times
- NetSuite's extensive database enables detailed, long-term research and analysis of NRS' results
- NRS can now update and add providers more quickly than previous system
Challenges:
- Over 1.6 million youth run away from home in a year
- Extremely large database of resources was leading to slow response times
- Large volunteer staff, many with limited technical expertise
- Small IT budget means NRS has little time and money for technical hurdles
- Outdated DOS application was unfriendly and difficult to maintain
Solution:
- Customized, categorized search interface provides faster access to database of over 10,000 resources for runaway youth
- SuiteFlow workflow capabilities support advanced call scripting
- NetSuite's true cloud solution removes IT burdens from NRS, enabling organization to focus on core mission
- Marketing automation capabilities bring accountability and inventory control to informational mailing campaigns
- Extensible database supports multiple custom fields for resources and service result codes