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Episode 33: How Solutions Based Manufacturing Helped MAC Products Grow

Spiro Technologies

But I would say that at the time I started, we were probably 80% to 85% ordering out of a catalog and 15% to 20% manufacturing and designing custom splice kits and solutions for electrical utilities. We realized that for us to really move the needle and grow our business, we needed to become more of a solutions-based manufacturer.

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The Monday Morning Breakfast For Champions Podcast – Episode 44 – Christian Maurer

Tibor Shanto

Holding an Engineer’s Diploma from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (equal to an MS in Engineering), he started out with a corporate career with telecom equipment manufacturers where he held positions such as: Product Manager, Business Manager, Director of Corporate Strategic Planning and COO of a joint venture start-up company.

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3 Tips for Adding AI — and Subtracting the Headache  

Salesforce

CIO Alvina Antar emphasized the importance of strategic planning, especially around AI implementation. I don’t think we could have jumped directly into gen AI, as a 64-year-old manufacturing company,” he said. At Okta, it was the latter: when introducing AI , it was met with initial resistance from certain parts of the business.

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Strategic Account Management – A Detailed Guide

The 5% Institute

It involves keeping clients informed, seeking feedback, and actively participating in their strategic planning. Manufacturing SAM assists manufacturers in optimizing their production processes and supply chains, leading to enhanced productivity. This customized approach demonstrates a commitment to their success.

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North Star goals for category leaders: Customer lifetime value model

Martech

For instance, a car manufacturer and a quick service restaurant will have different time frequencies that make sense. Beyond the mere calculation of CLV, an organization must embrace the total value a customer can bring as a factor in strategic planning, culture and key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive decisions.

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Rethinking Rev Ops

Partners in Excellence

For example, product management/marketing, strategic planning, finance, legal, HR, manufacturing, logistics, operations… Each part of the organization has dependencies on each other. And doing this doesn’t address the alignment/collaboration problems across other parts of the organization.

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Decision Makers – Your Path To Success

The 5% Institute

These decisions can range from strategic planning and resource allocation to operational issues and problem-solving. Decision Makers in Different Industries Decision makers exist in every industry and sector, from finance and healthcare to technology and manufacturing.