Customer Think

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Introduction The manufacturing sector has had its CX challenges as the world came out of the pandemic with supply chain issues exacerbating the problem further. Though CX has become very important to this sector especially as branded manufacturers forward-integrate into direct business-to-consumer models, it has been stagnant at best.

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Zendesk

MAY 24, 2023

It’s fair to say the manufacturing industry is on the fast track to digital transformation. It’s no surprise that manufacturers are looking for ways to cut costs while still maintaining quality. Here are four ways manufacturers are using AI in customer support and seeing big results.

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Customer Think

APRIL 11, 2023

Last week I spoke about how to get distribution executives to care about customer experience (CX). Now, I’m turning to the related field of manufacturing. Many manufacturing companies also offer distribution, so make sure to review that post, too.

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SugarCRM

MARCH 12, 2024

From changing customer preferences to demand disruptions and challenging planning systems, businesses are being forced to rethink their growth strategies. Because of shifting global dynamics, modern manufacturers are being pushed to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives.

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Zendesk

MAY 9, 2023

It’s fair to say the manufacturing industry is on the fast track to digital transformation. It’s no surprise that manufacturers are looking for ways to cut costs while still maintaining quality. Here are four ways manufacturers are using AI in customer support and seeing big results.

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Zendesk

JUNE 29, 2023

According to research, 66 percent of manufacturers are planning to launch their own e-commerce operations within the next two years. To anyone familiar with well-worn manufacturing go-to-market strategies, this may come as a surprise. Why wouldn’t a manufacturer want a piece of that action? Times are changing.

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SugarCRM

APRIL 16, 2024

As such, manufacturing enterprises are now facing new challenges in managing and navigating dynamic markets. These bottlenecks can negatively impact the bottom line, from fluctuating demand and inventory mismanageme nt, t o logistical inefficiencies and customer service issues. We’ll cover the topic below.

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Customer Think

APRIL 25, 2021

To meet the needs of the empowered 21st Century consumer, most companies, especially larger enterprises, need to embark on a customer experience transformation. Imagine a car manufacturer that does not allow any vehicle customization, or a retail bank.

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SugarCRM

MARCH 28, 2024

For enterprises across manufacturing, where sales cycles are complex and customer journeys are long, it is especially critical to develop clear sales and customer engagement strategies to thrive and build long-term success. Lead Management In manufacturing, sales journeys are incredibly intricate and complex.

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SugarCRM

APRIL 12, 2022

Most companies are judged on the customer experiences they provide. Creating meaningful connections with customers is the key component of success and the pillar of driving revenue. The manufacturing industry makes no exception. Being successful means delivering great customer experiences (CX).

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SugarCRM

JUNE 6, 2023

Since we have numerous clients in the Manufacturing industry in our portfolio, we pride ourselves on meeting even the most exigent standards and needs that companies in this vertical might have. Most companies struggle with fragmented, siloed information regarding customers, global sales, and service teams.

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Lumoa

MARCH 9, 2023

In the world of customer experience, “customer empathy” is not just a buzzword, it’s a game-changer. Put simply, it means genuinely caring about the experience your customers have with your brand. So, how exactly does customer empathy impact the customer experience ?

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Execs In The Know

APRIL 14, 2024

Lovevery , the acclaimed subscription-based early learning brand, is featured in an interview with Emily Sarver, the Vice President of Customer Experience. A People-First Mentality In the full article, Emily shares the foundational principles that guide Lovevery’s customer experience strategy.

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SurveySensum

AUGUST 2, 2023

Are you struggling to choose the right surveys to enhance your B2B customer experience journey? In this blog, we’re going to talk about which surveys to take across the B2B customer experience journey with question examples of each industry. This will enable you to improve your B2B SaaS customer experience.

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SugarCRM

JUNE 2, 2022

One of the effects of the Covid-19 outbreak has been accelerating manufacturers’ digital transformation initiatives. The manufacturing industry has pivoted its businesses to ride out the challenging environment. Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovations have moved the dial on customer experience (CX) efforts.

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SugarCRM

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Welcome to the second part of our four-part series, Mastering Sales ROI in Manufacturing: A SugarCRM Guide. Sales Forecasting: What Is It and Why It Matters for Manufacturing Enterprises? Manufacturing enterprises face different challenges than traditional retailers. So, buckle up, and let’s get started!

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SugarCRM

JUNE 22, 2023

With the empowerment of IoT, CRM helps to manage relationships with the customer and facilitates in achieving the goal of an organization. Embracing The Wave of Change With distribution channels and sales models in flux, manufacturers recognize the importance of building relationships with their customers.

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InteractionMetrics

APRIL 16, 2024

Companies seem inordinately invested in their customer experience (CX) strategy. They send surveys, analyze touchpoints, and build out customer personas. But an alarming paradox has emerged: Customers are more dissatisfied than ever. If you misunderstand the customer experience, any strategy to improve it will fall short.

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SugarCRM

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

It’s no secret that the manufacturing industry has suffered greatly from the aftermath of COVID-19. Leading Industry experts are now seeing four key trends that are keeping manufacturers awake at night that must be addressed for organizations to successfully come to speed with new customer and market needs: Embracing digital transformation.

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Inside Customer Service

MAY 20, 2021

Each visit to the post office is a reminder of a customer experience lesson that's often overlooked. Strict procedures are essential to great experiences. Great experiences are consistent Customers trust brands, products, and services that they can count on. They add unnecessary steps to the procedure. Here's why.

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Hodusoft

JANUARY 17, 2020

An effective communication system is of paramount importance to manufacturing industries if they are to deliver exemplary customer experiences in addition to improving internal communication and collaboration. Call center software bridges space and time, connect coherently and helps manufacturing fire on all four cylinders.

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SugarCRM

APRIL 10, 2020

5 Marketing Tips for Manufacturers to Improve Overall Strategy. If your team is anything like most marketing teams in the manufacturing industry, you know what it means to be lean. Among the many (and growing variety of) solutions out there, marketing automation is becoming particularly important for manufacturers.

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Zendesk

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As chief information officer for electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian , Diane Lye has a front-row seat in the carbon-free transportation revolution. We have a lot of big ideas about how we want to improve our customer experiences across sales, servicing, and support,” Lye said.

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ClearAction

JULY 23, 2023

B2B Customer Experience Governance Lynn Hunsaker B2B customer experience governance can generate stronger growth when it’s tied-in to the way that B2B ecosystems work. B2B firms often have dedicated sales teams who pursue strong relationships with customers. Built-in B2B Customer Experience Governance 1.

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SugarCRM

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Technology is revolutionizing the way manufacturers run businesses day-to-day in the digital era. IoT has the ability to drive insights throughout sales, customer service and marketing departments. Let’s look at the impact of IoT and CRM on manufacturing companies. Optimized Customer Experiences.

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SurveySensum

MARCH 17, 2023

The automotive industry has recognized the importance of offering a seamless customer experience and is evolving by adopting new customer experience trends. Accenture’s recent study stated that 92% of dealers believe that customer experience will play an integral role in future growth.

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Steven Van Belleghem

MARCH 30, 2023

Rather than shipping goods stockpiled in its own network of warehouses, as competitors like Amazon do, Temu connects manufacturers directly to sellers. The post Why customer experience is a key driver of adoption for Temu appeared first on Steven Van Belleghem.

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Steven Van Belleghem

JANUARY 31, 2021

He gave the example of his work with the world’s largest manufacturer of tools like hammers, chisels, and saws. So Duncan told the tool manufacturer “They’re not talking about prices but about building or remodelling their dream bathroom, dream kitchen or dream house.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 19, 2023

Understanding customers is a key step to success, and organizations do it best when they have a customer experience department in place. This department is tasked with analyzing customer feedback and data and disseminating its findings to improve the organization’s processes, products, and services.

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Lumoa

JUNE 9, 2020

Just as with customer experience in every other business segment, eCommerce customer experience is growing increasingly important in our current economic climate. A clear CX strategy will help you stand out from the big crowd and ensure customers don’t churn because of ineffective purchase processes and bad experiences.

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Customer Bliss

APRIL 18, 2017

Anne Herman is the Chief Customer Officer for MSA – The Safety Company, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of safety equipment. It also helps that customer feedback and customer experience are tied to executive bonuses, as well as being listed as a growth strategy internally.

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Steven Van Belleghem

MAY 17, 2021

So the most annoying part of buying a car just becomes a self-service process, with the customer entirely in control from A to Z, almost like ordering your groceries online. Stay as close as you can to your customers. Customers were becoming disappointed and worried. Stay as close as you can to your customers.

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SugarCRM

AUGUST 19, 2019

The global manufacturing industry is changing rapidly. Driven by the phenomenal pace of technology and ever-increasing customer expectations, modern manufacturing businesses – from producers through to wholesalers and distributors – have had to adapt to a entirely new set of rules. Continued investment in IoT.

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Win the Customer

JANUARY 11, 2016

Continuous improvement is a key characteristic of the most successful customer experience. Successful service organizations realize that no service initiative is perfect and have a framework in place to capture results and analyze them for potential improvement towards better customer experiences.

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Shep Hyken

JULY 22, 2022

He shares how a website’s status page can help keep customers informed and improve their overall experience with a brand. Did you know that the average manufacturer experiences more than 15 hours of downtime per week, whereas small websites and services are out of the game from five hours to almost several days in a year?

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Heart of the Customer

MARCH 30, 2023

Like its cousin manufacturing, distribution seems more about price than customer experience (CX). That is, until customers start churning, complaining that it’s too difficult to work with you. This makes it harder to engage executives in the importance of CX. That’s where CX becomes critical.

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SugarCRM

APRIL 3, 2019

The manufacturing industry sure isn’t what it used to be. Today’s most successful manufacturers understand that it’s time to embrace the new digital era — one where a never-ending array of technology advancements put you closer to your end customer than ever before. That’s what our latest webinar is for. Plus much more.

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