May 2015 Sonoma Partners – Wholesale and Distribution Overview
‐ eCommerce (Amazon and Grainger) ‐ Sales model transition ‐ B2B customers embracing B2C expectations ‐ ERP vendors lagging on technology Mega-Trends We’re Seeing in Distribution
‐ Create differentiated customer and supplier experiences ‐ Run, don’t walk, to embrace new selling models ‐ Make sure software systems can meet future business needs ‐ Stop waiting for ERP vendors’ technology to “catch up” How Distributors Can Move Forward
CRM for Wholesale and Distribution Sales Efficiency Sales Performance Management Supplier & Customer Experienc e Process & guidance Mobile access to customer and ERP data Selling smarter (predictive) Internal collaboration / customer success stories Dashboards Activity tracking and measurement Metrics and KPIs Focus on strategic & profitable customers Web-based portals for order status, case management and self- service Joint supplier sales and closed loop marketing Highly personalized experiences
Wholesale and Distribution Clients
Needed to capture key data from sellers (aging/departing) Foundation for all future initiatives Replaced failed CRM deployment Single sales process & opportunity tracking (including negative opps) Mobile access to Infor (ERP data) Vending asset tracking Focusing on strategic suppliers Joint sales & marketing initiatives Moving towards closed loop marketing Customer Success Story Single Customer Database Sales EfficiencySupplier Engagement
Customer Success Story Plastic resin distributor Complex selling model (multiple tiers, engineering & design) Improved customer & supplier experience Operational & financial gains help fund CRM investment First formal CRM Epicor integration Customer service Sales performance Mobile first
Customer Success Story
CRM for Wholesale and Distribution Improved visibility into ERP system Improve quote to cash process Defining customer profitability Support multiple selling paths: distribution and retail Complex deal coordinator Manage leads, accounts, contacts, and opportunities
SFDC Wholesale & Distribution Clients
MSFT Wholesale and Distribution Clients