What is 'direct purchase value' in SAP CRM-EM - CRM Entitlement Management?

direct purchase value - Overview

• Component: CRM-EM

• Component Name: CRM Entitlement Management

• Description: Price refunded for a used part under the Direct Purchase Program for a used part returned when no entitlement is available. Typically this direct purchase value is lower than the deposit.

direct purchase value - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Direct purchase value is a term used in SAP CRM Entitlement Management (CRM-EM). It is the total amount of money that a customer has spent on a product or service, including any discounts or promotions. This value is used to determine the customer's eligibility for certain entitlements, such as loyalty programs or special offers. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Direct purchase value can be used to determine the eligibility of customers for certain entitlements. For example, if a customer has spent a certain amount of money on a product or service, they may be eligible for a loyalty program or special offer. The direct purchase value can also be used to track customer spending over time and identify trends in customer behavior. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating direct purchase value, it is important to include any discounts or promotions that the customer has received. This will ensure that the value accurately reflects the amount of money that the customer has spent on the product or service. Additionally, it is important to track direct purchase values over time in order to identify trends in customer behavior and adjust marketing strategies accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Direct purchase value is closely related to other terms such as customer lifetime value (CLV) and customer acquisition cost (CAC). CLV is the total amount of money that a customer has spent