Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud is a specialized CRM solution tailored for large-scale manufacturing enterprises. It comes equipped with essential features like demand and production forecasting, as well as sales agreements, aiming to revolutionize customer operations in manufacturing by integrating Data, AI, CRM, and Trust.
Manufacturers using Salesforce typically utilize the platform to streamline various operations directly from one centralized location. This encompasses managing sales, customer service, partner and channel portals, marketing, and e-commerce. Additionally, some applications may seamlessly integrate with third-party systems.
Starting with a unified digital experience powered by connecting all customer data across systems is crucial. Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud elevates performance for account teams by enhancing sales and distribution processes with collaborative, AI-driven quoting and pricing. It also orchestrates revenue management flow on a unified platform, enhancing efficiency and reducing revenue leakage.
Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud includes several components to manage the entire business cycle, from customer inquiry to order visibility and demand forecasting accuracy. Key components encompass Rebate Management, Revenue Cloud, B2B Commerce, CRM Analytics, Slack, and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
In terms of service capabilities, Salesforce offers solutions tailored for manufacturing companies. These include reimagining the customer service center to unify customer data, enhance satisfaction, and reduce cost through automation and AI. Intelligent field service optimizes scheduling, boosts technician productivity, and offers full asset visibility through mobility, AI, and remote support. Personalized self-service extends to customers and channel partners, managing field service appointments, while IoT integration enables proactive delivery of next-best actions.
Salesforce Field Service extends service offerings with warranty management, aftermarket parts programs, and predictive maintenance services. For channel partner visibility and engagement, Salesforce enables designing and managing partner programs, accelerating recruitment, automating onboarding, and simplifying training. Marketing through the channel is amplified by extending campaigns and delivering marketing funds, making selling easier for partners through streamlined contracts, automated lead generation, and product configuration support. Faster and smarter partner service experiences are facilitated by providing seamless service, streamlining warranty claims, and offering visibility into the claims process.
Overall, Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud bridges the gap between sales and operations, enhancing forecast accuracy and visibility across the ecosystem with components like Experience Cloud, CRM Analytics, Rebate Management, Loyalty Management, Revenue Cloud, B2B Commerce, Marketing Cloud, Slack, and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
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Content updated April 2024.
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