Jurnal Mantik
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2026): February: Manajemen, Teknologi Informatika dan Komunikasi (Mantik)

Developing a Customer Service Communication Model to Enhance Professional Image: A Case Study of Early-Stage Laundry Business

Sondang Beatrix Siahaan (Politeknik Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Novi Handayani Simbolon (Politeknik Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Fatma Dwi Jati (Politeknik Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Khanti Listya (Politeknik Negeri Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2026

Abstract

While early-stage service business often struggle with brand perception, research on standardized communication frameworks for MSME remains limited. This study develops a customer service communication model designed to bridge the gap between operational service and professional image in early-stage laundry businesses. Utilizing the systematic ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) framework, this research employs a comprehensive R&D (research and development) approach to ensure the model is both theoretically sound and practically viable. Grounded in the Osgood-Schramm circular communication theory, this research adopts a a qualitative developmental approach. Through semi-structured interviews, field observation, and data triangulation, this study identifies critical touchpoints in the service communication cycle. The result is a synchronized communication flow and a standardized pocketbook guide tailored for three pivotal interactions: customer drop-off, pick-up, and complaint handling. Beyond its practical utility, this research contributes to service communication literature by operationalizing theoretical models into actionable frameworks for informal business sectors. The findings demonstrate that a structured developmental approach to interpersonal communication serves as a vital catalyst for enhancing service quality and fostering long-term business resilience

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Journal Info

Abbrev

mantik

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Subject

Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Jurnal Mantik (Manajemen, Teknologi Informatika dan Komunikasi) is a scientific journal in information systems/informati containing the scientific literature on studies of pure and applied research in information systems/information technology,Comptuer Science and management science and public ...