The Contribution of CRMs to the Ability of Market Segmentation: The Case of the VIPS Group

The subject of study is to show CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Systems as technological resources, that properly implemented, can empower the companies’ management skills embodied in an efficient market segmentation strategy. This analysis is based on the case study of VIPs Group, thanks to structured interviews with the head of the Customer's Area. We explain the organization's practices as well as the adoption of their CRM system, from early steps to their implementation and use. Through the use of this technology, companies identify both threats and achieved strengths, materialized in dynamic capabilities. The smart use of these systems allows combining different resources in order to provide new capabilities used to increase the target audience, clients who demands company's products or services, and focusing on their needs.