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Forecasting and Planning with CRM-Driven Analytics in Manufacturing

SugarCRM

The manufacturing landscape is both competitive and dynamic. For decades, manufacturers struggled to anticipate demands, better manage resources, and ensure streamlined operations to meet customer expectations and remain relevant and profitable. Fortunately, CRM insights can also be used for this purpose.

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CRM Tools as a Catalyst for Collaborative Manufacturing

SugarCRM

The cornerstone of carrying business today, especially in manufacturing, is the ability to foster collaboration across teams, departments, and even across the supply chain. As such, collaborative manufacturing became a central theme in modern manufacturing, powered by CRM tools. Here’s where CRM tools enter the scenario.

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Beyond the Ask: A Practical Guide to Deciding Which Customer Feedback to Act On

eglobalis

Likewise, if the feature is accepted but will take time, setting clear expectations helps maintain strong customer relationships. Challenges : Managing customer disappointment can be tough, especially with long-term clients. A large enterprise client requested deeper integration with their proprietary CRM system.

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ERP vs. CRM: What’s the difference?

Zendesk

You’ve likely seen terms like ERP and CRM floating around, but the specifics of each are as unclear as cloudy broth. Make no mistake, though—ERPs and CRMs are key for sales teams. billion by 2026 , while the global CRM market size is estimated to reach $96.5 What is a CRM? CRM: Which one is right for your business?

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Servitization: When Manufacturers Become Service Companies

SugarCRM

Not to be left behind, I opened my browser this morning to an article about Apple that speaks directly to what I see as one of the most important paradigm shifts we will see in the manufacturing industry this decade… manufacturing companies reinventing themselves as services companies. There’s actually a word for this trend.

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Bespoke CRM vs Off the Shelf CRM: Which Is Better?

SugarCRM

For business continuity and customer service, a customer relationship management (CRM) system is essential. These systems help us to better understand our customers, managing key touchpoints and serving them better to drive business growth. But not all CRMs are the same.

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Why Is CRM Software a Game-Changer When It Comes to Delivering Better CX

SugarCRM

This is achieved by understanding customers’ needs as they research, evaluate, shop for, buy, and use your product or service. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has emerged as the solution for this customer-first transformation. But modern CRM has come a long way from its more modest beginnings.

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