Definition:
First Response Time measures the average time it takes for a customer service representative to respond to a customer inquiry or support ticket. This metric is critical for evaluating responsiveness and customer satisfaction.
Formula:
FRT = Total Time to First Response / Total Number of Tickets
Target/Benchmark:
The benchmark for First Response Time is under 1 hour for high-priority tickets and 24 hours for standard inquiries.
Example:
If a customer submits a ticket at 10:00 AM and receives a response at 10:30 AM, the First Response Time for this case is 30 minutes, which meets the target for high-priority tickets.