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CASE STUDY
Light & Textile MarketMichele DetectionService Quality Assessment

Guangzhou International Light & Textile Market - Service Satisfaction Survey

2017-12-107,066Real Estate Industry / Satisfaction Research
Service Satisfaction Survey

Company overview

The Guangzhou International Light & Textile Market is located in Guangzhou, a major economic hub in southern China. It is currently the largest single-building modern textile wholesale market in Asia, with a total built-up area of 300,000 square meters and over 4,000 retail units. The market hosts more than 3,000 branded fabric and auxiliary material suppliers from across China and overseas. With its diverse product range, competitive pricing structure, and advanced trading model, it has become one of the most representative textile distribution centers in southern China and has attracted a large number of international buyers, gradually establishing its significant position in the global textile market…

Research background

In the highly competitive wholesale market environment, enhancing service quality and management efficiency has become a key strategy for the Guangzhou International Light & Textile Market to strengthen its market appeal and maintain brand competitiveness. To identify and improve weak points in current service processes, scientifically evaluate the performance of employees and various functional positions, and establish a sustainable monitoring system, the market urgently requires a professional service satisfaction survey framework. Through a systematic research process, it aims to uncover service deficiencies, optimize operational workflows, standardize employee behavior, and provide data-driven recommendations for future management improvements.

Research scope

In November 2017, CEIDEA Research was commissioned by the Guangzhou International Light & Textile Market to initiate this service satisfaction survey project. The research covered 16 key functional positions and service areas within the market. By assigning two fictional personas—"virtual tenants" and "virtual buyers"—the team conducted field investigations using both telephone undercover visits and on-site mystery shopper assessments. Through audio, video, photographic, and written documentation, the research team comprehensively evaluated and quantitatively scored various service indicators, including response time, professionalism, service attitude, compliance, and completeness. All collected data were aggregated and analyzed, and combined with behavioral assessment models to generate quantified results, providing a holistic view of the actual service performance.

Expected outcomes

The final research report will conduct a systematic diagnostic assessment of service performance across various departments within the Guangzhou International Light & Textile Market, clearly identifying strengths and areas requiring improvement. It will provide actionable strategic recommendations for management to optimize job responsibilities, elevate service standards, strengthen training mechanisms, and establish a closed-loop service system. The satisfaction monitoring system established through this study will enable continuous tracking and oversight of market service quality, ensuring the market maintains a high level of service excellence in a competitive environment, thereby enhancing customer loyalty and market competitiveness.