Zendesk

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Workers on production lines, assembling industrial goods with wrenches is one image that usually comes to mind when people think of the manufacturing industry. For manufacturers that embrace these new technologies, the opportunities are vast. Zendesk provides flexible, easy-to-use tools for manufacturers. Manufacture better CX.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Suppliers Digitalization 98

Strategic Account Management Association

APRIL 5, 2021

Despite security measures, we are at risk for interruptions, outages and compromises of …operational systems and manufacturing processes.”. Compare the chief marketing officer with the vice president for manufacturing in the table “Aligning Your Solution By CXO.”.

Manufacturing 520

Manufacturing Account Management Decision-making Meetings 520

Kainexus

JULY 21, 2022

The Lean manufacturing approach is proven to achieve operational excellence and beat the competition. Although it started in the manufacturing sector, today, Lean is a business improvement technique used in every industry by organizations of all sizes. No matter what industry your organization is in, competition these days is tough.

Manufacturing 99

Manufacturing Transportation Organization 99

QYMATIX

JULY 11, 2022

Facts and statistics about B2B wholesale, distribution and manufacturing in Europe & Germany. Most of the general public probably ignores the role of distribution on the European landscape, although it plays an essential role as the interface between importers, manufacturers, retailers and service providers.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing B2B Retail Innovation 98

Kainexus

JULY 19, 2022

While initially implemented in the automotive sector, the Lean manufacturing continuous improvement methodology can help organizations in every industry operate more efficiently. Applying Lean principles paves the way for improved quality, higher customer satisfaction, lower costs, and increased employee engagement.

Manufacturing 19

Manufacturing Innovation Organization Management 19

Customer Think

AUGUST 6, 2021

Hefty interest in customization, expanding client expectations, the intricacy of the worldwide supply chain, and other numerous difficulties urge manufacturers to find reliable, new, and more creative approaches to endure in the race.

Manufacturing 113

Manufacturing Supply Chain Internet 113

Kainexus

APRIL 21, 2024

and smart manufacturing represents a significant evolution in how goods are produced, utilizing advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, and flexibility across various industries. The shift towards Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

Digital Transformation 89

Digital Transformation Manufacturing Digitalization Software 89

Kainexus

JUNE 1, 2022

Lean manufacturing , also known as Lean management, or Lean Six Sigma, is a structured business improvement method that helps organizations achieve their short and long-term strategic goals and objectives. The approach started in the manufacturing sector, hence the name, but it is now widely used by all types of organizations.

Manufacturing 91

Manufacturing Healthcare Construction Software 91

Zendesk

MARCH 24, 2023

There has been plenty for the manufacturing industry to be concerned about in recent times. Despite the challenges, the manufacturing industry continued to grow in 2022. Only those manufacturers that continue to adapt will thrive, and AI plays a major role in revolutionizing operations. And yet, there are causes for optimism.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Manufacturing Shareholders Logistics 98

Kainexus

JANUARY 16, 2024

The term "Gemba" comes from Japanese and is widely used in various industries, particularly in lean manufacturing practices (or lean in other settings). In the manufacturing context, it refers to the place where value is created, where the actual work happens, such as the shop floor or production line.

Manufacturing 90

Manufacturing Communication Management 90

Kainexus

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This is the world of continuous flow manufacturing, a revolutionary approach that has left an indelible mark on the industrial landscape. Continuous manufacturing isn't just a process; it's a mindset that challenges the status quo and drives organizations to redefine what's possible.

Manufacturing 85

Manufacturing Supply Chain Organization 85

Holden Advisors

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Let’s say you offer expedited delivery from raw materials to your manufacturing customers. Step 2: Connect the dots. Start with your differentiators. Link your products and services to the business need they address. That allows them to reduce production costs by not having to carry so much inventory on site.

Procurement 369

Procurement Manufacturing Negotiation Stakeholders 369

Holden Advisors

MARCH 3, 2022

We had just-in-time inventory hubs at their manufacturing facilities where we stored a two-week supply of our product. No other vendor could support their manufacturing to this degree. We had field application engineers at their manufacturing facilities to ensure that their manufacturing lines ran smoothly.

Procurement 195

Procurement Manufacturing Decision-making Negotiation 195

Customer Think

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Manufacturing, a key component of global economies, is a complicated process that calls for precise quality control and intricate machinery. Product defect detection has traditionally been a labor-intensive process. It usually necessitates human inspection at various production stages.

Manufacturing 64

Manufacturing 64

Customer Think

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the manufacturing industry, leading it to a new era of innovation and efficiency. By leveraging artificial intelligence, manufacturers are optimizing their operations, enhancing supply chains, and overcoming challenges. enables manufacturers to refine production […]

Artificial Intelligence 59

Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Supply Chain Digital Transformation 59

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 7, 2019

Cost of goods sold, or COGS, is a business and sales metric that determines the value of inventory sold (and created, if you’re the manufacturer) in a specific time period. Calculating cost of goods sold varies based on if you are the manufacturer or the middleman. Cost of Goods Sold Formula for Manufacturers.

Manufacturing 139

Manufacturing Suppliers Profitability Retail 139

Customer Think

APRIL 25, 2021

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

Customer Experience 144

Customer Experience Banking Manufacturing Retail 144

Flevy

JUNE 2, 2021

The Value Grid approach provides a perspective beyond traditional linear progression of activities, where organizations need to balance equilibrium between suppliers and manufacturers aside from concentrating only on reducing lead times. Leading manufacturers evaluate multiple value chain points for their participation in order to scale.

Suppliers 110

Suppliers Manufacturing Decision-making Innovation 110

Holden Advisors

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In a recent pricing project with a technology hardware manufacturer, we carefully created a baseline product segmentation to better understand a discounting problem. The “what” and the “where” are answered with very quantitative tools. Transaction level or sales data analysis is a gold standard that we conduct with almost every customer.

Negotiation 221

Negotiation Manufacturing Profitability Finance 221

Planview

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The Digital Supply Chain: A New Era in Automotive Manufacturing A digital supply chain in the automotive industry refers to a network of interconnected systems, technologies, and processes that enable the seamless flow of information, materials, and products across the entire supply chain.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Digitalization Manufacturing Digital Transformation 52

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Volume pricing is typically employed by businesses or manufacturers that sell goods in bulk to incentivize buyers to order more. For example, let's imagine a corporate buyer like Walmart is looking to buy a certain brand of TV to stock its electronic departments in the Northeast United States from a manufacturer overseas.

Manufacturing 126

Manufacturing Suppliers Profitability Construction 126

Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Kaizen is closely associated with lean manufacturing in the West because continuous improvement combined with just-in-time manufacturing principles form the foundation of lean. By combining the benefits of teamwork with the individual's creativity, the best of both worlds results.

Manufacturing 127

Manufacturing Customer Value Management 127

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

For example, a manufacturing company that creates their products using an assembly line can’t move on to the third step of its production process without having the necessary equipment to complete step one. For example, there are over 100,000 restaurants in the United States, but there aren’t over 100,000 car manufacturers.

Manufacturing 137

Manufacturing B2B Decision-making Construction 137

Customer Think

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Brand Monitoring A brand is not defined by the product it manufactures. […]. The contextual analysis of identifying information helps businesses understand their customers’ social sentiment by monitoring online conversations. Application of Sentiment Analysis 1.

Manufacturing 132

Manufacturing 132

Engage Selling

DECEMBER 17, 2021

They are a manufacturer and they sell through distributors. Why does team selling work? A client recently reported interesting results to me. They have a core sales team of experts that are assigned to all of these distributors.

Manufacturing 131

Manufacturing Sales Business Growth Sales Leadership 131

Customer Think

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Retailers play an important role in promoting product consumption and manufacturing, serving as a ‘gatekeeper’ between manufacturers and consumers throughout the entire lifespan. They have the potential to play a significant role in increasing consumption and production.

Retail 111

Retail eCommerce Manufacturing Sales 111

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Retailer Likely the most common business model around the world, retailers source products from manufacturers or wholesalers. This division allows product designers and manufacturers to focus on their own strengths. Example: Car Dealerships With a few exceptions, car manufacturers dont sell their products directly to the consumer.

Retail 52

Retail Manufacturing Investors eCommerce 52

Hubspot Sales

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

A cost-based pricing strategy is implemented so a company can make a certain percentage more than the total cost of production and manufacturing. Cost-based pricing is a popular pricing choice among manufacturing organizations. Additionally, this method could result in an inefficient method of manufacturing and production.

Manufacturing 121

Manufacturing Profitability Retail Transportation 121

Hubspot Sales

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

For instance, a company might manufacture a product in San Diego, California and set three separate "zones" across the United States — West, Midwest, and East. Imagine a company that manufactures toy robots in Boston. Zone Pricing Example. FOB Pricing Example. Freight-Absorption Pricing. Geographical Pricing Strategy.

Manufacturing 124

Manufacturing Transportation Construction Marketing 124

Brooks Group

APRIL 7, 2025

In the manufacturing and construction industries , on-again, off-again tariffs have put plans on hold and caused customers to be conservative with their spending. Hitachi Energys sales team faced difficult conversations with clients due to longer lead times, bottlenecks, and rising prices for materials and manufacturing.

Sales Leadership 58

Sales Leadership Leadership Supply Chain Sales Training 58

QYMATIX

APRIL 9, 2025

Since 2013, Qymatix Solutions GmbH has been helping manufacturers and wholesalers increase customer lifetime value through predictive sales analytics and artificial intelligence. It has been developed with our most engaged users and customers in the B2B wholesale and component manufacturing industries. Karlsruhe, 09.04.2025.

Software 40

Software Software B2B Artificial Intelligence 40

Hubspot Sales

AUGUST 27, 2024

Gain a Competitive Edge with an AI Pricing Strategy AI-driven dynamic pricing is a great way to maximize your profitability in industries like retail, SaaS, and manufacturing. Step 5 Ensure your team has the training and support resources they need to use the AI tools properly and efficiently.

Artificial Intelligence 103

Artificial Intelligence Profitability Telecommunications Retail 103

Kainexus

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It is used by companies who have adopted the Lean Manufacturing or Lean Sigma business methodologies, as well as by others who are practicing continuous improvement. Value stream mapping (VSM) is used to visually depict, analyze, and improve the flow of materials and information through end-to-end processes.

Manufacturing 121

Manufacturing Stakeholders Management 121

Strategic Planning and Management Insights

OCTOBER 5, 2021

CIMA is a group of Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers that has been around for 30 years. They represent the cellulose manufacturing industry, as well as the owner/operators and entrepreneurs who are building the products*.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing 98

Kainexus

JANUARY 20, 2022

Although it started in manufacturing, the PDSA model for improvement can be applied to any process, making it applicable across almost every industry. The PDSA cycle is a popular approach to process improvement because of its simultaneous simplicity and effectiveness.

Healthcare 115

Healthcare Construction Manufacturing 115

Kainexus

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The Lean methodology is a set of practices and tools that business leaders initially developed to help manufacturing organizations improve quality and become more efficient. The benefits of Lean management are not confined to manufacturing. For many reasons, Lean has been particularly embraced by healthcare organizations.

Healthcare 97

Healthcare Manufacturing Construction Profitability 97