Jen Thompson

Calling all manufacturers! Come join us for a candid conversation with experienced manufacturing leaders on Thursday, September 10. Hosted by industry veterans Tony Kratovil from Salesforce and Eric Dukart from Perficient, this virtual roundtable event will dive into what’s top of mind in the world of manufacturing and how companies with indirect sales channels can […]

If you could turn back time, before COVID-19, what would you do differently? How would you ready your health system? Or what do you wish that you’d known or put into place? Come join us for an exclusive virtual event for healthcare providers, featuring top industry experts from Salesforce, Perficient and The Chartis Group, on […]

You know it’s critical to stay connected to your customers. And if you’re in B2B, it’s vital to strengthen relationships with your partners, too. But which tools and technologies are the best fit – and the best investment? Why Channel Software, Why Now Forrester interviewed Perficient for its recent report The Forrester Tech Tide: Channel […]

Recovering, reopening and rebuilding will be a two-fold process: what now and what next. The pandemic has created a new normal for manufacturers, and the impact of digital communication will more be important than ever before. Join us at Tony Kratovil, RVP of Manufacturing at Salesforce, and Eric Dukart, National Sales Executive at Perficient, discuss […]

From crisis to recovery, healthcare providers have been on the front lines for months, protecting the health, safety, and well-being of communities nationwide. But as restrictions are lifted and doors are reopened, there’s another big challenge on the horizon for many healthcare systems. The big question: when will patients come back – and how quickly? […]

Disconnected data. Supply chain disruptions. Employee wellness. Shift planning and management. Finding ways to return employees safely to the factory floor. When it comes to reopening and rebuilding, there’s one underlying commonality for manufacturers in the wake of COVID-19. The common thread: solving for distance. In some cases, it’s physical. How do you ensure a […]

In response to COVID-19, manufacturers are battling increased and unpredictable demands to support workers on the front lines. Together with Salesforce, we’re here to help – ensuring you have the agility, information, and tools you need to rapidly pivot operations and reallocate resources. Salesforce Care for Manufacturing: What It’s All About This week Perficient rolled […]

With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many healthcare systems are struggling with limited ways to direct patients to trusted (and often rapidly evolving) information. Stressed systems. Up to 20x the normal call volume. Gathering and analyzing massive amounts of data quickly. The list of challenges goes on, but so do the resources and partners […]

Yesterday I noticed this little gem in my LinkedIn feed, courtesy of author Mark Metry: There is, of course, a bit of wry humor behind it. But there’s also a great deal of truth – and a serious reality – particularly for manufacturers. According to a March 2020 survey by the National Association of Manufacturers […]

Manufacturing is a complex industry, and with growing competition, connecting with your customers is more important than ever before.  But it’s no small challenge to create a completely seamless experience – especially if you rely on dealers, distributors or other partners to be the biggest ambassadors of your brand.  Finding the Right Strategic Partner Forrester […]

More customer expectations. More data. More connected devices.   It’s all increasing rapidly, driving the need for digital transformation. But while most manufacturers acknowledge the importance of this transformation, over the past few years only 5% of executives have been happy with their current digital strategies (Forbes).   Why Manufacturing Is Different  The standard definition of digital transformation […]

In the manufacturing industry, partner ecosystems create unique efficiencies for reaching and serving customers. But they can also create unique complexities – especially when it comes to customer data and digital experiences.   According to Forrester, 71% of buyers choose a dealer, distributor or other partners after a digital-only journey. That means it’s more important than […]