Queue Management Blog

By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

15 Best Queue Management Systems & Software [2024 edition]

This is a list of top 15 queue management system for a quick overview of features like virtual queuing, visitor check-in kiosk, business analytics, pricing details, and more.

take-a-number queue system issues
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Best Alternative Solutions for a Take-a-Number System

A look at a take-a-number queue system — how it works and why it's outdated. Treat your customers as they deserve by switching away from ticket machines.

best free and paid virtual queue systems
By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

32 Best Virtual Queue Systems – Free & Paid [2024 Edition]

See the best free and paid virtual queuing systems including queue management features such as remote check-in, notifications, and more.

top 5 quidini alternatives for a queuing system
By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

Top 5 Qudini Alternatives for a Queuing System

Check the latest list of best Qudini and Veriny alternatives for walk-in visitor queue management systems and appointment booking.

Patient Experience - 7 Essential Software Solutions
By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

How to Boost Patient Experience - 7 Essential Software Solutions

The secret to fast growth in healthcare is to provide a great patient experience. Check how systems like Electronic health records and patient check-in and queuing system can help you increase patient satisfaction.

25+ best patient queuing software
By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

25+ Best Patient Queuing Software

Check our list of best patient queuing and patient check-in systems to shorten patient wait times. Collect data about your hospital waiting room, and patient check-in services and improve patient satisfaction.

guide to queue management and queuing systems
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

What is Queue Management? The Definitive Guide to Queuing Systems [2023 edition]

This is the ultimate guide to queue management and queuing systems. Learn more about queue management and the benefits of a queue management system.

how to solve queuing problems
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

4 Ideas to Reduce Customer Service Wait Times

The key to reducing wait time and making queues shorter is to make them enjoyable. Here are 4 simple ways to solve queuing problems.

queue and line management
By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee ·

How to set up Qminder at your location?

How to set up Qminder to deliver the best customer experience. Find out how to manage the waiting line and make happy customers, step by step.

4 Strategies to Reduce the Turnover Rate Among Medical Receptionists
By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

4 Strategies to Reduce the Turnover Rate Among Medical Receptionists

Understand the cause of high turnover in healthcare and apply these strategies to improve staff satisfaction at your medical front desk for medical receptionists.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

5 Reasons Why Hospital Queues Are So Long

Ever wondered why it takes you a lot of time to receive treatment in a hospital? Here are 5 reasons why hospital queues are so long and how to fix them.

personal greeting effects for patients
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Importance of Greeting Your Patients

First impressions matter. All it takes to improve hospital experience is to treat your patients with respect, by greeting them using their first name.

best queue management system features
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

8 Queue Management System Features Your Business Needs

What separates a good queuing system from a great one? Let's take a look at the list of 8 most important queue management system features.

a guide to implementing queue management systems
By Gustav Kotkas Gustav Kotkas ·

A Guide to Implementing Queue Management Systems

Learn how to implement the different types of queuing systems such as virtual queuing, take a number machine, and self-check-in kiosks. Check the queuing systems’ pricing and hardware requirements before you decide.

managing the queue at hospitals and clinics
By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee ·

Why Are Hospital Wait Times So Long?

Why are hospital wait times so long? It's ruining the patient experience. Find out how hospitals can reduce their wait times with a simple queuing system.

improve waiting room experience
By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze ·

The Ultimate Waiting Room Checklist: 65+ Ways to Enhance Your Space [PDF]

Download Qminder's ultimate checklist for 65+ tips and best practices on how to improve the waiting room experience in 2023.

how to choose queue management system for multiple locations
By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

16 Tips for Choosing a Queuing System for Multiple Locations

Are you planning to roll out a queue management system in multiple locations? If yes, keep reading the 16 tips for adopting an enterprise-level waitlist app.

how to improve patient satisfaction in hospital
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How to Improve Patient Satisfaction in Hospitals

This is a guide to improving patient satisfaction in hospitals and clinics? Learn why patient satisfaction is important and how to achieve it.

how to choose queue management system
By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

How to Choose a Queue Management System?

How to decide which is the best queue management system? Read now and learn about what features do you need in a queuing software to decrease wait time, shorten queues and improve customer satisfaction.

wait times in healthcare
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Effects of Waiting in Healthcare

Waiting seems a natural part of visiting a hospital, but what are the negative consequences of it? One thing for sure, hospitals need to fix this ASAP.

best queue management software
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Cheat-Sheet to Choose the Right Queue Management System

The most comprehensive guide to choosing your queuing software in 2023. Easily decide which queuing system is the right fit for your business.

reduce hospital patient wait times
By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee ·

How to Reduce Hospital Wait Times

Long patient wait times are a big problem in healthcare. Is there a solution? Find out how queue management systems can save you and your patients time.

black friday 2022 ultimate guide
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Your Ultimate Guide to Black Friday 2022

Black Friday in 2022 will be a different one, thanks to COVID-19. To ensure your customers' and staff's safety, implement virtual queuing software.

cannabis dispensary queue management
By Maris Kund Maris Kund ·

How Cannabis Retail Benefits From Queue Management

The cannabis industry is a new cool kid on the block. The only thing that would let cannabis retail grow even faster is queue management.

how to reduce no-show appointments with patient check-in system
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Effect of No-Show Appointments on Patients and Hospitals

This is an in-depth article about the effects of no-shows on healthcare. Learn how missed appointments cost hospitals 150 billion dollars a year and how to reduce the no-show rates.

queue management language and queue etymology
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Language of Queuing: Correct Etymology, Definition, and Uses

Is is "queue" or is it "que"? Is it "in line" or is it "on line"? Find out the correct etymology, usage and definition of queuing terms.

queuing system examples
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

What Is a Queuing System? Definition, Examples, and Benefits

What is a queuing system and does your business need one? This is a guide to virtual queuing systems that provides examples of queue systems.

qminder new service view
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Introducing Qminder’s New and Improved Service View

We've updated Qminder's Service New and introduced exciting new features. Learn about the upcoming changes and the process behind their design.

beginners guide to queuing theory
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Beginner’s Guide to Queuing theory

This is a beginner's guide to queuing theory. Find out the definition of queuing theory, its history, benefits and real-life applications.

make customers love your business brand
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

11 Ways to Make Customers Fall in Love With Your Brand

How do you make customers fall in love with your business brand? This guide will help you increase customer engagement and loaylty.

data retention deletion policy
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How to Configure Data Retention/Deletion in Qminder

This is a guide on data retention and deletion in Qminder. Learn how to configure your data retention policy and data erasure procedures.

bread lines and queues in soviet union
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Back in the USSR: The Art of Soviet Queues

You think you have it bad with long queues? Let's go a few decades back, to the Soviet Union bread lines. Today's essay is "Customer service in the USSR".

download free sign-in sheet template pdf
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Free Sign-Up & Sign-In Sheet Templates [PDF]

Download free, printable sign-in sheet and sign-up templates. Get medical, visitor, event and student sign-up sheets in PDF.

event queue management system
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Make Your Event Successful With a Queue Management System

An event queue management system helps organize public events and manage in-person attendees. Coordinate a successful event with a virtual queuing system.

total time qminder update
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Qminder Introduces Total Time for the Service View

Qminder introduces Total Time — a brand new time indicator that helps prioritize customer for the ultimate fair queuing experience.

data insights qminder update
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Improving Service Intelligence With Qminder’s Latest Update

Qminder brings you new and improved service intelligence with our latest batch of product updates.

qminder ten year anniversary
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Happy Birthday! Qminder Turns 10 Years Old

Qminder turns 10 years old! Join us 'round the bonfire as we share the stories of how Qminder came to be.

team performance assessment tool
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Improving Performance Tracking With Our Latest Update

The latest Qminder update brings you the improved Team Performance page, to help you assess team's effectiveness and guide your decisions.

staffing and scheduling with queue management system
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Staffing & Scheduling With a Queue Management System

Make better staffing and scheduling decisions with a smart queue management system.

ridesharing queue management guide
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

New Whitepaper: Ridesharing and Queue Management [PDF]

Learn how queue management helps ride-hailing companies deliver a better experience to their drivers and managers and optimize operational costs.

student experience enrollment
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Student Enrollment With Virtual Queuing

Student enrollment is the source of a lot of frustration for both students and administrators. Here's how high education can fix its queue problems.

digital queue token dispensers
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Digitizing Queue Token Dispensers

Queue token dispensers are one of the best tools to manage customer crowds, but there is a way to make them even better — by going digital.

waitlist monitor queue management
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Waitlist Monitor: Your Customers on Display

Waitlist monitors are tools that greatly enhance customer experience, by keeping them informed, occupied and at ease.

veterinary queue management system
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Why Your Pet Care Business Needs a Queue Management System

Animals wish for more pleasant waiting experiences, too. Learn how to leverage a queue management system in your pet care business.

improve post-lockdown customer experience
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Redefining Customer Experience in Post-Lockdown Era

Post-lockdown customer experience is a different beast. Learn the best strategies for improving CX and customer service in the post-coronavirus world.

importance of personalized customer service
By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee ·

Customer Service Excellence: Personalized Service is Key to Growth

The importance of personalized customer service is hard to overstate. It impact customer retention, reviews, brand image — and ultimately, your success.

queue management system benefits
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How a Queue Management System Benefits Every Industry

The benefits of a queue management system are plenty, but not universal. Different industries and businesses benefit differently from a queue solution.

test laboratories queue management
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Queue Management in Test Labs: Making Clinic Visits Safe

As test labs and clinics buckle under the pressure, it's time they adopted a queue management system to help them maintain capacity and keeps patients safe.

queuing statistics and facts 2021
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

60+ Queue Management Facts and Statistics You Should Know in 2021

The most relevant queue management statistics and facts 2021. A regularly updated list of facts and numbers on queuing and customer experience.

why canada hospital wait times long
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Why Are Hospital Wait Times in Canada So Long?

Despite the high overall quality of healthcare, Canada ranks below average for hospital wait times. Why is this a problem and how can we solve it?

first-in first-out queue management
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Understanding FIFO: First-In, First-Out in Queue Management

First-in, first-out (also known as first-come, first-served) is a queuing principle we experience daily but rarely talk about. So let's discuss FIFO.

single-line multiple-line queues
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Single-Line Queues Vs Multiple-Line Queues: Which One Is Better?

Single-line queues vs multiple-line queues: which is better for managing customers? Let's talk about the pros and cons of single and multi-line queues.

queue management improves sales
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How Your Queuing Strategy Affects Your Bottom Line

Manage long lines and turn bad customer experiences around. Use queue strategies to turn the line into an opportunity to serve your customers better.

queue management myths debunked
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

6 Queue Management Myths, Debunked

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding queues and queue management. Let's debunk the most widespread myths and uncover the truth.

guide to effective queue management
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Building Great Queue Management: A Step-by-Step Guide for Any Business

Queue management is something that a lot of companies do, but few excel at. Join the ranks of the latter with our step-by-step guide to great queuing.

patient journey mapping in healthcare
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Patient Journey Mapping: Making Healthcare Experience Better for All

Patient journey mapping is a way of visualizing the service experiences of patients over time. Here's why hospitals and clinics should use it.

provide faster customer service
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Speed Matters: 10 Tips for Delivering Faster Customer Service

Providing time-sensitive customer service at a faster rate is how you stand apart from competitors. Here are 10 tips on how to deliver faster service.

frontline workers violence prevention
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Preventing Violence and Abuse of Frontline Workers

COVID-19 pandemic is making things tense, with customers lashing out at people who deserve it the least -- frontline retail and healthcare workers.

improve customer service with customer data
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Gathering Customer Data to Improve Service Flow

When it comes to queuing, numbers play a big role. No, not the numbers on your ticket. We're talking about customer data that helps improve your service.

worlds longest queues waiting lines
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The World’s Most Famous and Longest Queues

The history of the world has known many long queues, but only few get the unfortunate honor to be called The Longest Queues Ever. And here they are...

improve operational efficiency
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How Electronic Queuing Systems Improve Operational Efficiency

How important can an electronic queue management system be to your operational efficiency? Managing customer expectations starts with managing crowds.

social distancing queues in schools
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How Social Distancing Can Work in Schools, Colleges and Universities

As schools, colleges and universities plan to reopen, the question is how to provide safety to students. Digital queue management is the answer.

people counting technology social distancing
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Using People-Counting Systems for Social Distancing

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have to comply with restricting the number of visitors. See how people counters can aid in social distancing.

workplace safety checklist covid-19
By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze ·

Safe Workplace Checklist: Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus at Work

It is the duty of business owners to keep both visitors and staff safe amid COVID-19. To help you out, we've come up with the workplace safety checklist.

curbside pickup coronavirus shopping
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Curbside Pickup: A Contactless Solution to Coronavirus Shopping

To ensure the safety of shoppers and employees amid coronavirus, businesses need to implement curbside pickup — a contactless solution to order delivery.

stop covid-19 spread by reducing patient wait time
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Reduce Patient Wait Times to Stop COVID-19 Spread

COVID-19 outbreak made it clear: healthcare requires a safe queuing system. Both staff and patients need to feel secure during coronavirus quarantine.

queue workplace safety guidelines covid-19
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

COVID-19 Safety Guidelines: 7 Tips on Safe Queuing and Workplace Practices

COVID-19 has forced us to adopt remote working practices. What about queuing practices? Let's go over 7 tips to achieve customer and staff safety.

safety tips queuing quarantine
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Tips on Safe Queue Management During Quarantine

In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, here's how you can protect yourself and your visitors by adapting your queue management to the new circumstances.

self-service kiosk queue management
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How Investing in Self-Service Kiosks Helps Queuing

Want to give your customers the proper queuing experience? Achieve customer excellence through queue management powered by self-service kiosks.

install google sheets integration
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Qminder Introduces Improved Google Sheets Integration

Qminder's improved Google Sheets integration enhances customer data analytics, giving you tools for more accurate service decisions. See how to upgrade now.

queues in video games
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

What Retail Can Learn About Queuing From Video Games

Queues are everywhere around us: work, shops, even entertainment. Let's see what we can learn from how the video game industry handles queuing.

benefits of online queue management systems
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

9 Proven Benefits of Online Queue Management Systems

From reducing wait times to boosting revenues, there are a lot of benefits of using a queue management system. Here are 9 biggest benefits.

virtual queuing and virtual queues
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

What Is Virtual Queuing? A Guide to Virtual Queues

Virtual queuing systems are an important tool when it comes to managing not only customer crowds but also visitor expectations.

small business saturday 2019 tips
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

21 Tips to Get the Most out of Small Business Saturday 2019

Millions of shoppers now turn out for Small Business Saturday each year. 21 practical tips to help make Small Business Saturday 2019 a success for you.

government waitlist app
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

9 Ways Digital Queue Management Helps Government Offices

We associate public service with long wait times, but it doesn't have to be this way. A digital queue system can set things right for government offices.

black friday queue management
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Retail Checklist: Tips for Managing Crowds on Black Friday

Are your ready for shopper crowds on Black Friday? We bring you a retail checklist to make sure Black Friday 2019 will be your most successful day yet.

staff training peak times
By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze ·

How to Train Service Staff for Peak Hours

Does your staff have everything it needs to provide great service? What about during peak times? Learn what you can do to make your staff's life easier.

click and collect automation
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Balancing Automation and the Human Touch in Click & Collect

To automate or not automate? Is it worth it to sacrifice the human touch to maximize the effectiveness of click & collect? Wait for a second opinion.

footfall analytics benefits
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Using the Data From People Counters to Boost Service

People counters help measure footfall, i.e. the number of visitors, but they also help you measure the effectiveness of your customer service strategy.

application of queuing theory
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

What Are You Waiting For: The Queuing Theory in Practice

Queues surround us wherever we go and whatever we do. At home, work or in our free time, there's no escape. But are all queues truly made equal?

waiting cost queuing theory
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Cost of Queues: How Improper Queue Management Affects Your Bottom Line

Time for some queuing theory: what is the cost of waiting in customer service? You'd be surprised how much revenue you miss out on by not fixing queues.

solving queue jumping problem
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Weighing the Options: Can Queue-Jumping Be Fair?

Just imagine: you're standing in line for hours and as your turn is coming, somebody jumps in. Is queue-jumping ever called for? You may be surprised...

queue management pyramid
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Building the Queue Management Pyramid, From the Top Down

What is the queue management pyramid and how is it connected to customer experience? Find out how you can up your game by implementing a queuing solution.

build queuing system
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Why You Shouldn’t Build Your Own Queuing System

To build or not to build? When it comes to queuing systems, you'd better trust the already-existing products. They're faster, stronger and... cheaper, too.

experience soviet queues
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Qfinder: A Blast From the Past

Down with the future; past is the new sexy! With our newest product, you can relive what it was like to stand in the world-famous Soviet lines.

digital queue management in healthcare
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Qminder Ebook Is Here! Digitizing Queue Management in Healthcare

You asked for it, and now it's here — Qminder's book on healthcare queue management, full of tips on patient experience, staff management, and much more!

how to solve queuing problem
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

11 Queue Strategy Tips, Explained in Fewer Than 140 Characters

Of what use are the tips that are so long, you can't even memorize them? Here are 11 queue strategy tips that can fit in a single Twitter post.

cons of using queue ticket printers
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Why Take-a-Number Systems Suck: A Comprehensive Analysis

Many companies ask us, What are the cons of take-a-number machines? The correct question is, What are the advantages? Truth is, there are none.

guide to queuing etiquette
By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze ·

A Gentleman’s Guide to Queuing Etiquette

Queues are already stressful, so why needlessly escalate the tension? Learn proper queuing manners, with A Gentleman's Guide to Queuing Etiquette.

customer wait times
By Giorgi Lobzhanidze Giorgi Lobzhanidze ·

Solving Customer Wait Times

Nobody likes waiting, so why force your customers to waste their precious time? There are 4 easy ways to make them forget about how long they're waiting.

By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Numbers Do Lie, or a Story of the Most Patient Visitor Ever

Patience is a virtue, or so we're told. How much of a virtue is it when you're made to sit for 5 hours? This is a story about the most patient visitor ever.

hate waiting lines
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Why You Hate Waiting in Line

Do you hate queues? Well, get in line! Though hating queues is natural, people don't usually address why they feel this way about waiting. Let's find out.

HIPAA myths debunked
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

8 HIPAA Myths, Explained and Debunked

HIPAA is surrounded by many misunderstandings and myths. Why don't we debunk some of them? Welcome to the first episode of Mythbusters: the HIPAA edition!

improve retail customer experience
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Easy Steps for Good Retail Experience

What makes retail experience good? Is it just great products and nice prices? Or are there certain steps you can take to take your business to a next level?

hipaa compliance certification
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Qminder Is Now HIPAA-Compliant

Now that Qminder is HIPAA-compliant, the question is... What is HIPAA? It's something we need to explore to explain how it may benefit your business.

queue management system in education
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How Queue Management Works in Education

Can queue management system benefit schools and universities? The short answer is, yes. For a longer answer, full of examples and stats, take a look inside.

queue belt barriers pros and cons
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Queue Barriers: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

This is a guide to queue barriers, belt barriers and stanchions. Learn the pros and cons of retractable queue belt barriers.

make queues feel shorter
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How to Make Queues Feel Shorter

It's not just about making queues shorter — it's about making them feel shorter. But how to achieve that? Here's your plan to superior queue management.

queue management system features
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Features of a Queue Management System

Think queue solutions only improve your queuing? Think again! The benefits of a queue management system are too many to count — but let's try, anyway.

bank queues
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How to Reduce Queues in Banks

Nowhere are queues more apparent and aggressive than in banks. But the solution to this poor customer service epidemic is easier than you may think...

overworked nurses at hospitals
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Overworked Nurses Are Killing Your Healthcare Business

Working hard is hardly working: The only thing overloading your nurses will get you is a failed hospital. But there is a cure for this business killer...

other waiting line moves faster
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Why the Other Line Always Moves Faster Than Yours

Have you ever felt the other queues moved faster than yours? Are you just that unlucky or is it a trick of your mind? Let's get to the bottom of this...

good queue design principles
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Qualities of Good Queue Design

Modern times are all about good, sleek design. Queue management is no different: designing your waiting experience is a crucial step towards success.

restaurant queue management
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How to Manage Queues in Restaurants

"Stay hungry" is a good slogan for startups, but not your restaurant. Without queue management, you risk losing clients after making them wait for too long.

smile in customer service
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Why Great Customer Service Begins With a Smile

There's no better way to know that your customer service is working than see your customer smile. But should you too turn your frown upside down?

improve waiting line experience
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

5 Easy Steps to Better Waiting Line Experience

Every customer wants to have a better waiting line experience. But what steps you need to take to provide them with this experience? Tune in to find out.

long waiting times sales
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Long Waiting Times Cost You Sales

Long waiting times and their effect on sales: why customers' boredom equals less profit for your business, and how to improve your failing queuing strategy.

effective queuing strategy for business
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

12 Dos and Don’ts of Effective Queuing

Queuing would be so much easier if there was a list of rules on what (not) to do. Oh wait, there it is — our manual for effective customer queuing.

improve customer experience
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Can a Queue System Improve Customer Experience?

For all the talk about the uses of queue management system... Can it help you improve customer experience? Find out in our article! (But the answer is yes.)

disney queueing tactics
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Disney and the Art of Queuing

As an entertainment empire, Disney knows a thing or two on how to keep customers happy and engaged despite long wait times. Take a cue from the Big Mouse.

make customer service personal
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How to Make Customer Service Personal

Each customer is an individual, with their own preferences. How do you adapt your services to their needs and make their customer experiences feel personal?

manage heavy foot traffic
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How to Manage Heavy Footfall

Wanting as many customers as possible to visit your store is a monkey's paw wish. You can't handle heavy foot traffic — unless you follow these steps.

queuing strategy working
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

4 Signs Your Queue Strategy Is Working

How can you tell whether your queue strategy is working? There are at least 4 clear signs you should look out for, which show you're on the right track.

technology improve queue management
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How Technology Can Improve Queue Management

Want to make your customers experience good queuing? Thing is, you can't improve queue management without the helping hand of technology.

queue horror stories
By H.P. Queuecraft H.P. Queuecraft ·

🎃 Tales From the Queue, Volume 1

Fork of lightning, roll of thunder... Fear not, for the true horror is yet to begin. Thumb through our Necronomicon of gripping stories of queuing horrors.

improve customer impulse purchase
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

How to Improve Customer Impulse Purchasing Behavior

One in three shoppers make one impulse purchase each week. How can you capitalize on this sales opportunity? Make it easier to impulse buy at your location.

update queuing strategy
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

3 Signs You Need to Update Your Queuing Strategy

Like other aspects of your business, queuing strategy needs constant updates to be effective. Look out for these 3 signs to know when to update your queues.

queuing theory customer service
By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Queuing Theory as Applied to Customer Service

What are the types of customer behavior? How can you improve your customer service? These are the questions you can answer by studying queuing theory.

improve business with customer feedback
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Customer Feedback as a Way to Great Customer Experience

For a business, nothing is more valuable than customers leaving honest feedback about service. Customer feedback is the best way to evaluate your success.

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Millennials and Your Next Queuing Strategy

Millennials are the largest generation of customers in the US. If a business wants to succeed, it needs to understand how millennials queue up.

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Why Schools Need Queue Management

From enrollment to admission office, schools have problems with managing queues. Can a queuing solution help with that? It's time for a lesson on queuing.

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How to Implement a Queue Management System for Retail

How to implement a queue management system in retail — everything you wanted to know about queuing solutions and customer service but were afraid to ask.

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The Impact of Poor Customer Service on Retail

89% of consumers stop doing business with a company due to bad customer service. Still think you can keep ignoring the impact of poor customer service?

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How Retail Benefits From Amazing Customer Experience

Why should you reduce wait time and build amazing experiences for your customers? There are two major benefits to improving your customer loyalty...

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The Psychology of Queuing As a Key to Reducing Wait Time

How to reduce wait time for your customers? First, understand the psychology of queues. There are a lot of unspoken rules about queuing...

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7 Types of People in a Queue

What makes queues attract all kinds of weirdos? There's always a slow one, a grumpy one, a sneaky one... Have you seen all 7 types of queuing people?

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How to Reduce Anxiety in Your Patients

Wondering how you can reduce anxiety in patients? Here are some easy ways to improve patient experience and reduce patient anxiety.

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Are Walk-Ins More Efficient Than Appointments?

Appointments are widespread in healthcare. But are they as efficient as people think? Research suggests that walk-ins may have an edge in queue management.

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What Are the Worst Times to Visit a Hospital?

What are the worst times to visit a hospital? Just like retail, hospitals can experience an overflow of visitors. But there is a way to solve this...

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Make Any Time the Best Time to Visit Your Hospital

Learn how you can decrease patient wait time by automating patient check-in. Get an overview of what is patient queuing system.

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By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

The Best Times to Visit a Hospital

What are the best times to visit a hospital? Your patients don't want to spend their time in long queues, so make your hospital a better place to visit.

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By Kirill Tšernov Kirill Tšernov ·

Visitor Experience 101 for Hospitals

Visitor experience is as important in healthcare as it is in retail. How can hospitals be made better for patients? Time to take a cue from businesses.

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How to Implement a Queue Management System for Hospitals

How does implementing a queue management system benefit healthcare? It does help with managing heavy patient flow, but there is another advantage to QMS...

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Why Hospital Sign-In Sheets Are Not Effective

Many hospitals are still using sign-in forms for patient registration. Is there a good alternative to paper sign-in sheets? There is a time-saving way...

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By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee ·

The Benefits of QMS for Hospital Administration

Is there a way to make the work of hospital administration easier? Find out how a simple queuing system can solve many management problems at hospitals.

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By Hyun Lee Hyun Lee ·

Start Managing Your Hospital Queue the Right Way

Are hospital appointments as efficient as we think? See how doctors can save time and give their patient high-quality care with a queue management system.

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Everything Retail Businesses Must Know About QMS

Queue management systems for retail. Business owners and managers can learn about the benefits of a queue management system and how to use one.

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Improve Customer Service via Queue Management System

You and your staff must believe in customer service. Learn how to improve customer service through queue management and increase customer satisfaction.

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How to make the most out of data?

Data is an amazing tool which businesses fail to use. Learn how to use data, and make data-driven business decisions to increase metrics.

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Personal Customer Experience Builds Brand Loyalty

Qminder is all about personal customer service to provide the best customer experience. Learn how to use Qminder to deliver the best experience.

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Using Queue Management System for Sales and Data

Using a Queue Management System can bring amazing sales insights and customer data. Learn how to use the software to bring results.

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Web-Based Queue Management

Easy to use SaaS web-based queue management system by Qminder. No downloads, no software, easy for everyone.

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Hello, world! Starting a Queue Management System

Qminder queue management system is available to everybody. Because in the end, everybody freaking hates to wait.