The Global Small Business Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

Nearly 30 years later, the Shenzhen-based firm has become the world’s leading manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs), even surpassing American giant Tesla (TSLA) in global sales of pure-play electric cars in the last quarter of 2023.

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The Global Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

For smaller retailers in particular, many of which rely on the holiday season for the bulk of their sales, months of worry could result in a bleak November and December. Such disruptions are widespread, including almost two-thirds of manufacturers and more than half of companies in the food service and hospitality sectors.

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Automation Anywhere

JUNE 3, 2022

Running a zero-defect operation is a much desired but unfortunately out-of-reach goal for manufacturers using traditional methods today. That’s because it is impossible for any large or complex manufacturing organization to operate completely without errors using traditional methods. Helping with four stages of COPQ 1.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 29, 2024

For most businesses, the holiday season is a critical time that often accounts for a significant portion of annual sales. A best of class PIM system streamlines the management of product data, enabling businesses to enhance their marketing efforts, improve customer experiences, and ultimately increase sales.

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The Scalers

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Digital transformation in manufacturing is on the rise. According to Allied Market Research, the global manufacturing market will reach €1400bn by 2030. Companies that successfully embrace digital transformation in manufacturing will be much more productive than their rivals. How digital transformation in manufacturing works.

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The Global Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Additive manufacturing can make a huge impact. Take a look at America's first 3-D printed homes for sale. ©iStock/BenGoode What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Quote of the week: “It's not a faith in technology.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 19, 2024

Customers are demanding a personalized experience, and manufacturing is no different. One-size-fits-all manufacturing is now becoming a thing of the past. Today, we are seeing a decline in the mass production of identical products in exchange for personalization and niche products.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

OCTOBER 27, 2021

How does this impact manufacturing in the cloud? Manufacturing by its definition is a process of taking raw materials and turning them into sellable goods. So how do you allow for simplicity and also for the complexity of intricate manufacturing systems? Oracle has designed three Order types to handle the manufacturing process.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

As a leader in Salesforce solutions for the Manufacturing and Automotive industries , I want to share with you some key learnings from Dreamforce. For manufacturers and automotive clients, today’s challenges include supply chain disruptions, chip shortages, inflation, talent needs, and ESG regulations. Connect the Value Chain.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dreamforce 2023 was hyper-focused on generative AI and the ways Salesforce is making it easy to take advantage of the benefits – especially for manufacturers. Transform Service Experience Customers want to be served where they are, and manufacturers want to create customers for life.

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Everest Group

JANUARY 5, 2024

Accenture aims to enhance its supply chain prowess by acquiring after-sales services provider OnProcess Technology. OnProcess Technology specializes in after-sales services, one of the fastest-growing supply chain business process services. Discover the key drivers behind this union and its potential impact in this breaking blog.

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Groove Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2024

China: Offers a vast workforce and expertise in manufacturing and technology. Let's examine some of these: Manufacturing Outsourcing Manufacturing outsourcing involves contracting the production of goods to external providers. the global contract manufacturing market is expected to reach $2.7 Eastern Europe (e.g.,

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JUNE 30, 2023

This is the second blog in our series on trends in the manufacturing industry and how the Salesforce platform can address business challenges. With tools like Salesforce Data Cloud and Einstein GPT integrated with Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud, reporting is delivered in real time. Read the first installment here.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 7, 2023

One key area that’s often overlooked with any branded manufacturer is the ability to service all personas and journeys within channels. Manufacturers have the unique job of needing to be just as close to their customers as they are to their distribution and retail partners.

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Everest Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Life Sciences Smart Manufacturing Services In the past, the manufacturing industry primarily focused on designing standardized manufacturing procedures and managing labor and mechanical systems. Nevertheless, the life sciences industry has been slow in embracing technology to modernize its manufacturing setups.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It’s an approach, a mindset, and most importantly, an organizational strategy that takes your manufacturing business to the next level of maturity. Meaning, that as a manufacturer, you understand what your buyers want and need throughout their buying journey and can align on certain objectives to deliver on these two expectations.

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Groove Technology

MARCH 10, 2022

Retail eCommerce sales are expected to climb to $5.542 billion by 2022, according to projections. While selling online is frequently the primary business strategy, it is also proving to be a viable alternative for firms experiencing a drop in brick-and-mortar sales. Outdated sales strategy.

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IBM Business Partners

JUNE 29, 2023

Manufacturing has undergone a major digital transformation in the last few years, with technological advancements, evolving consumer demands and the COVID-19 pandemic serving as major catalysts for change. Here, we’ll discuss the major manufacturing trends that will change the industry in the coming year. Industry 4.0

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 8, 2023

Manufacturing has become increasingly complex, with different channels and partners involved in the process of getting products to market. While this can have many positive benefits, it can also lead to channel conflict when a manufacturer decides to go direct-to-consumer (D2C).

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Ivemsa

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are numerous benefits when manufacturing in Mexico. and other foreign manufacturing leaders have relied on Mexico for decades when it comes to expanding production. But it’s not only HR-related matters which fall under the scope of shelter manufacturing services. Though the majority of U.S.

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Ivemsa

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are numerous benefits when manufacturing in Mexico. and other foreign manufacturing leaders have relied on Mexico for decades when it comes to expanding production. But it’s not only HR-related matters which fall under the scope of shelter manufacturing services. Though the majority of U.S.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 13, 2023

On the other hand, EV manufacturers must overcome barriers to sale like affordability and accessibility as well as their secondhand contributions to environmental issues. Overall, the change would benefit the planet in terms of a lessening carbon footprint, and it would secure Tesla as a leader of EV manufacturing.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 24, 2023

While the move brings manufacturing companies closer to end consumers, it also requires several considerations spanning content creation, post-purchase support, and overall brand experience. Enhancing Operational and Sales Reporting The introduction of complexity warrants a comprehensive review of sales and operational reporting.

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Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Local stores can view the history of this product, albeit, in an ideal scenario, quality assurance staff at the manufacturing facility would verify compliance with safety and quality objectives. Track Products: Retailers may identify a product’s precise position as it is moved from the storeroom to the sales floor using UID devices.

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31 West

MAY 23, 2024

The most crucial aspects of your management are handling sales, marketing, and, not to mention, your customers. Thanks to its massive range of customer management and sales tools, plus fully integrated apps that make your workload easier. Its key objective is to establish seamless collaboration between sales departments.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 14, 2024

Here are my key takeaways: AI can help boost the sales cycle. It can find or summarize records, draft sales emails, and aggregate data. We aren’t just experts; we’re storytellers who understand the unique needs and challenges in the manufacturing, automotive, healthcare and life sciences, and financial services industries.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

JULY 19, 2022

All the EV-only manufacturers are creating consumer experience centers and a place where you can get vehicles serviced. Traditional dealers may not work for EV-only manufacturers because the volume of vehicles produced is much less than that of a heritage OEM. OEMs have encouraged consumers to special order vehicles.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Salesforce is making significant strides in the data space, which is excellent news for the manufacturing and automotive industries. We’ve previously shared how connected vehicles and the influx of data are changing the landscape of the automotive and manufacturing industries.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

MARCH 27, 2023

This week, I had the great honor of speaking during the Automotive and Manufacturing Networking Lunch at Adobe Summit 2023. In response to a need for a consumer-first experience, dealers are wrestling with the need to evolve from being a sales-driven place to a showroom-like venue.

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Groove Technology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

This practice originated in the manufacturing industry, but is now unknown to the actual market or industry limitation and has become a common practice worldwide. It also provides a competitive edge against the competitors in the market. As a business, providing merchandise worth buying is one of the primary goals.

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Paysquare

JUNE 20, 2024

Payroll Outsourcing in Manufacturing Industries In India, there is a great chance of non-compliance due to the strict and ever-changing labor regulations. Payroll agency is further complicated by the diversified workforce in manufacturing, which includes both temporary workers and highly qualified technicians.

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NoonDalton

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Concentrate your marketing and sales efforts on these groups’ psychographics and demographics. Manufacturer Outsourcing Manufacturer Outsourcing concentrates on a certain procedure. Microsoft One of the largest technology firms in the world, Microsoft has a number of sales partners spread out throughout the globe.

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31 West

JULY 25, 2023

As dropshipping involves coordinating multiple parties from manufacturers to consumers all over the world, having centralized information helps immensely. Personalize the Experience: Based on data gathered from tracking user activity, offer personalized suggestions that increase overall satisfaction and sales.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

APRIL 11, 2024

For B2B companies selling physical goods, providing accurate estimated delivery dates on your website is more than just a nice-to-have feature – it’s a crucial sales and customer experience driver that can significantly impact top-line sales while controlling bottom-line costs.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 24, 2022

This, however, creates an age-old debate that manufacturing organizations have always struggled with. Today, it will likely be challenging for your manufacturing holding center to break pallets and ship out small parcel orders. Pivot Delivery Logistics. If you’re planning to walk this DTC path, your business will need to change.

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Perficient Digital Transformation

AUGUST 17, 2023

These efforts will also create jobs in the United States around battery manufacturing and distribution. While manufacturers recommend that these are replaced in vehicles due to the workload that they face in powering passenger vehicles and reducing returns for range, these batteries still offer a wealth of capacity.

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Intelligent Management Inc.

JULY 9, 2022

Let’s consider the sales process of a company. Scoring” a sale is just the last step of a process that starts with purchasing the raw material, continues through manufacturing and assembly, up to shipment. Time for moving material from the raw material warehouse to manufacturing. Time for manufacturing.

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