Ready for a masterclass in modern automotive manufacturing? Buckle up!
On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we are joined by Vicki Poponi, Vice President – Industry Advisor, Automotive at Salesforce.
She discusses her route into the industry and provides a glimpse at the world of software-enabled vehicles.
Plus, she explains what the connected car means for consumers, why the customer is at the center of everything and delves into Salesforce’s Trends in Automotive Report – linked below.
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3 Quick Things from this Episode
- Customer experience is central to manufacturing
- People shouldn’t be afraid of technology
- Manufacturing is a great foundation for your career
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Tweetable Quotes
- “It’s human nature to be afraid of something new.”
- “There’s so much data in the auto industry, it’s crazy. But you have think about how to connect the data. That’s where technology is so wonderful.”
- “Future customers really want to be engaged.”
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What We Discuss with Vicki
- Vicki’s first steps in the industry
- Why people are afraid of new technologies
- Vicki’s transition into the automotive world
- How her manufacturing roots help in business
- What she’s learned in her current role at Salesforce
- The importance of customer centricity
- Behind the scenes of Vicki’s role
- The progress being made around digital customer experience
- What automotive manufacturers need to learn in the coming months/years
Recommended Resources
- Trends in Automotive Report, Salesforce’s report providing insights from 500 industry leaders on what’s transforming the customer experience and driving profitable growth in the auto industry
- Automotive Cloud by Salesforce, an out-of-the-box automotive CRM, built on Sales Cloud and Service Cloud
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