What does it take to be a machine shop Top Shop? Adopting lean practices? Working in a highly specialized niche? Being flexible to produce a variety of products? Cost leadership? More importantly how do you get to be a Top Shop if you aren’t already? In this post I review some strategies for becoming a…
In Part 2 we explore the benefits of various CRM systems and help determine which one you should select as your CRM. (Read about common CRM Misconceptions in Part 1/2). Benefits of a CRM System: Each CRM software vendor makes a convincing case that their product is the best solution for your business growth strategy. As a…
SAP, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce, Salesnet, SugarCRM, Pipeline, and PipeDrive. These are a small sampling of the CRM vendors available on the market, each offering various solutions, bundles, and tiers. Undeniably, the selection process alone is a challenge, compounded by horror stories of implementation, adoption, and carrying costs. However even a basic CRM solution can provide…