E-REDES implements machine learning-based call volume forecasting in order to enhance contact center efficiency

Accurate forecasting of call volumes is a critical challenge in the management of contact centres. To address this issue, E-REDES has developed a novel tool that uses machine learning techniques to forecast call volumes across all our telephone lines. By leveraging historical call data and advanced predictive algorithms, this tool significantly enhances forecast accuracy. The improved precision in call volume predictions allows for a more effective sizing of our contact centre operations, ensuri ng that we always have the correct number of agents available. Consequently, this leads to better adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and overall customer satisfaction. Also, it is done automatically using the latest historical data, thereby easing the pressure on management teams to perform these calculations manually each month. The implementation of this machine learning-based forecasting tool represents a significant advancement in our operational capabilities, providing a robust solution to the challenges of call volume variability and resource management in contact centres.

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IET conference proceedings.
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2025-10-14
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https://doi.org/10.1049/icp.2025.1810
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Advanced Queuing Theory Analysis
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E-REDES implements machine learning-based call volume forecasting in order to enhance contact center efficiency

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IET conference proceedings.
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E-REDES implements machine learning-based call volume forecasting in order to enhance contact center efficiency

João Carlos Gonçalves, J. Martins, Nuno A. Silva, Maria Clara Nunes de França Queiroz, A. Delfino
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Abstract

Accurate forecasting of call volumes is a critical challenge in the management of contact centres. To address this issue, E-REDES has developed a novel tool that uses machine learning techniques to forecast call volumes across all our telephone lines. By leveraging historical call data and advanced predictive algorithms, this tool significantly enhances forecast accuracy. The improved precision in call volume predictions allows for a more effective sizing of our contact centre operations, ensuri ng that we always have the correct number of agents available. Consequently, this leads to better adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and overall customer satisfaction. Also, it is done automatically using the latest historical data, thereby easing the pressure on management teams to perform these calculations manually each month. The implementation of this machine learning-based forecasting tool represents a significant advancement in our operational capabilities, providing a robust solution to the challenges of call volume variability and resource management in contact centres.

IET conference proceedings.Vol. 2025(14)
Energias de Portugal (Portugal) (PT), Redes Energéticas Nacionais (Portugal) (PT)
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Advanced Queuing Theory Analysis
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