Nothing kills productivity like “swivel chair” moments, when employees have to pivot between multiple platforms and programs just to get their job done. But what if you could condense all of your daily tasks into the same platform you already use for daily communication, and work seamlessly in one place throughout the day– no pivoting required?
Whether you’re brand-new to the solution or you’ve been messaging coworkers on Slack for years, there are likely still some game-changing features you might not know about. From approvals to integrations, check out the latest Transformation @ Work to learn how to transform Slack into a superpowered collaboration station.
Key Insights
02:01: Understanding Slack’s transformation from a communications platform to an all-in-one collaboration solution
02:40: How switching between programs and solutions can add up to significant time costs for employees– and how Slack can help
04:36: Exploring Slack’s template library, and what its out-of-the-box automations have to offer
06:01: How employees can leverage Slack’s workflow builder to create custom third-party automations
08:15: Slack automation in action: real-world use cases for how teams are streamlining processes via automation
10:35: Leveraging Slack apps to strengthen company culture and deepen employee relationships
Guest Bios
Krishna Patel, Partner Engineer, Slack
Krish has spent the past several years working deeply with Slack as a solution, which gives him an in-depth understanding of the product and its capabilities. In his current role as Partner Engineer for the solution, he works closely with partners and developers to drive product integrations and deliver technical solutions to address needs across the Slack ecosystem.
Kishan Patel, Senior Solution Consultant, Gerent
An 18X Salesforce-certified product expert, Kish brings years of experience and a wealth of technical expertise to his current role as Senior Solution Consultant. He specializes in building strong relationships with internal and external partners to identify pain points and develop winning solutions that drive customer success.
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Nothing kills productivity like “swivel chair” moments, when employees have to pivot between multiple platforms and programs just to get their job done. But what if you could condense all of your daily tasks into the same platform you already use for daily communication, and work seamlessly in one place throughout the day– no pivoting required?
Whether you’re brand-new to the solution or you’ve been messaging coworkers on Slack for years, there are likely still some game-changing features you might not know about. From approvals to integrations, check out the latest Transformation @ Work to learn how to transform Slack into a superpowered collaboration station.
Key Insights
02:01: Understanding Slack’s transformation from a communications platform to an all-in-one collaboration solution
02:40: How switching between programs and solutions can add up to significant time costs for employees– and how Slack can help
04:36: Exploring Slack’s template library, and what its out-of-the-box automations have to offer
06:01: How employees can leverage Slack’s workflow builder to create custom third-party automations
08:15: Slack automation in action: real-world use cases for how teams are streamlining processes via automation
10:35: Leveraging Slack apps to strengthen company culture and deepen employee relationships
Guest Bios
Krishna Patel, Partner Engineer, Slack
Krish has spent the past several years working deeply with Slack as a solution, which gives him an in-depth understanding of the product and its capabilities. In his current role as Partner Engineer for the solution, he works closely with partners and developers to drive product integrations and deliver technical solutions to address needs across the Slack ecosystem.
Kishan Patel, Senior Solution Consultant, Gerent
An 18X Salesforce-certified product expert, Kish brings years of experience and a wealth of technical expertise to his current role as Senior Solution Consultant. He specializes in building strong relationships with internal and external partners to identify pain points and develop winning solutions that drive customer success.
T@W Ep 40: Building A Better Order Management Process: How Salesforce Helps Retailers Innovate & Win
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T@W Ep 40: Building A Better Order Management Process: How Salesforce Helps Retailers Innovate & Win
There isn’t just one way to shop anymore – which presents a unique challenge for retailers. After all, how do you build a buying experience that offers the same level of personal care for a customer, regardless of whether they’re shopping in-store, online, or via an app? That’s where Salesforce comes in: by leveraging Salesforce’s data-driven capabilities, backed by the power of AI, retailers can overhaul every aspect of the order management experience, from buying to fulfillment to returns. The end result? Deeper relationships with customers, greater wallet share, and a true competitive advantage.
In this episode of Transformation @ Work, our experts break down specific ways in which Salesforce can transform order management for retailers, and give advice on how to unlock that value within an organization.
Ready to dig deeper into Salesforce’s insights into what retailers should expect in the coming holiday season? Check out their latest blog on five key holiday shopping predictions!
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Key Insights
02:29: How retailers can leverage Customer 360 to personalize the customer shopping experience
04:45: How Salesforce can bring the Customer 360 experience into a single pane of glass
05:42: Delivering better order support to delight and retain retail customers
07:44: Reimagining the fulfillment process with Salesforce’s inventory availability service
09:10: The vital role of omnichannel inventory management in facilitating hybrid shopping experiences
10:50: Adding the power of AI, backed by the Salesforce trust layer, into forecasting and analytics
13:07: Creating a more seamless returns experience with Salesforce and AI
15:43: Advice for retailers looking to implement Salesforce and overhaul their order management process
19:13: What does a truly overhauled order management process look like, and what can it offer to retailers and customers?
Guest Bios
John Cardaris
Senior Product Marketing Manager, Commerce Cloud, Salesforce
John Cardaris brings over 3 and a half years of experience at Salesforce to his current role, on top of over 8 years within the broader tech ecosystem. In his current role as Senior Product Marketing Manager for Commerce Cloud, he oversees operations relating to order management, support, and fulfillment, helping retailers to transform their customer shopping experiences.
Liam Huston
B2B Commerce Practice Lead, Gerent
Liam Huston is a commerce expert who has dedicated 20+ years of his career to empowering clients in the ecommerce/B2B ecosystem. As a consultant, Liam specializes in Salesforce B2B Commerce and Salesforce Commerce Cloud, and helps his customers tailor the solutions to suit their unique needs and goals. For Liam, the customer’s success is the ultimate project requirement — and to that end, he makes a point to help his clients bring complex systems into discrete pieces so they are better able to explore potential optimizations and improvements.
Transformation @ Work
Nothing kills productivity like “swivel chair” moments, when employees have to pivot between multiple platforms and programs just to get their job done. But what if you could condense all of your daily tasks into the same platform you already use for daily communication, and work seamlessly in one place throughout the day– no pivoting required?
Whether you’re brand-new to the solution or you’ve been messaging coworkers on Slack for years, there are likely still some game-changing features you might not know about. From approvals to integrations, check out the latest Transformation @ Work to learn how to transform Slack into a superpowered collaboration station.
Key Insights
02:01: Understanding Slack’s transformation from a communications platform to an all-in-one collaboration solution
02:40: How switching between programs and solutions can add up to significant time costs for employees– and how Slack can help
04:36: Exploring Slack’s template library, and what its out-of-the-box automations have to offer
06:01: How employees can leverage Slack’s workflow builder to create custom third-party automations
08:15: Slack automation in action: real-world use cases for how teams are streamlining processes via automation
10:35: Leveraging Slack apps to strengthen company culture and deepen employee relationships
Guest Bios
Krishna Patel, Partner Engineer, Slack
Krish has spent the past several years working deeply with Slack as a solution, which gives him an in-depth understanding of the product and its capabilities. In his current role as Partner Engineer for the solution, he works closely with partners and developers to drive product integrations and deliver technical solutions to address needs across the Slack ecosystem.
Kishan Patel, Senior Solution Consultant, Gerent
An 18X Salesforce-certified product expert, Kish brings years of experience and a wealth of technical expertise to his current role as Senior Solution Consultant. He specializes in building strong relationships with internal and external partners to identify pain points and develop winning solutions that drive customer success.
