The world is teeming with conversations about AI—but how often are they backed by Forrester research? For our final episode of Season 2, Propel CEO Ross Meyercord speaks with George Lawrie, Forrester's VP/Principal Analyst about the implication

Rule 19: Exponential Growth Requires Scalable Tech

Nov 15th, 2023 29m 8s

Guest Heather Multhaupt, VP of Team Services for Alert Innovation, shares the company's journey after being acquired by the supply chain giant Walmart for their best-in-class e-grocery order fulfillment technology. Join us for insights about sc

Rule 18: QMS Digital Transformation for Medtechs

Nov 1st, 2023 44m 12s

As medtech experiences a period of rapid evolution, quality processes are transforming as well. Nicolle Cannon (Cannon Quality Group) and Chuck Serrin (Propel) discuss the dynamic intersection of technology and healthcare, exploring recent inno

Rule 17: Driving Transformation One Process at a Time

Oct 18th, 2023 19m 27s

Transformation doesn't have to mean one massive overhaul. Take it from our guest Diana Sehawneh, Quality Project Coordinator at MaryRuth Organics. Learn how she and her team streamlined their QMS workflow and how she's continuing to drive user

Rule 16: Solutions for Sustainable Leadership

Oct 4th, 2023 30m 6s

Working for six different PLMs over 25 years, Michelle Stone has picked up a fair share of best practices when it comes to driving sustainable product development. Listen as we discuss the impact of sustainability on profitability, the importan

Rule 15: Embrace Change to Drive Growth

Sep 20th, 2023 28m 23s

Mastering the art of business transformation is a skill that takes clear-eyed focus and adaptability, especially when challenges arise. It's the reason Dmitriy Geler, VP of NPI Engineering and Transformation at BekaertDeslee, has developed a ke

Rule 14: Transform Product Data into Market Success

Sep 6th, 2023 40m 4s

Whether you're a marketer striving for consistent and accurate data across all channels or a product manager aiming to streamline workflows, this episode will equip you with actionable insights for mastering PIM and driving business growth. Ind

Rule 13: Adopt Early, Go to Market Faster

Aug 23rd, 2023 20m 25s

For startups especially, efficiency is paramount. Sandeep Lad, Director of Quality at Diality, discusses the importance of early adoption of digital solutions, emphasizing the key benefits of reduced errors, ease of information retrieval, and c

Rule 12: The No Code Revolution

Aug 9th, 2023 25m 51s

Low code/no code solutions are becoming the norm. It's increasingly clear that the desire for user-friendly business systems isn’t a trend, it’s a paradigm shift. In this episode, Kishore Subramanian, VP of Engineering at Propel, shares how the

Rule 11: One Platform, One Vision

Jul 26th, 2023 29m 25s

Savant Systems, parent company of GE Lighting, is a leader in premium smart home and smart power solutions. Beth LeClerc and Angie Larson join us to discuss how Savant continues to out-innovate their competitors by harnessing three core element

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Bonus Rule: Keep Transforming (with Michael Farr)

Nov 21st, 2022 22m 25s

Ahead of the first-ever Salesforce Manufacturing Summit coming up on December 1, we’re chatting with special guest Michael Farr, Vice President of Operations & Plant Manager at MSA Safety. Michael, a 40-year manufacturing veteran, discusses how

Rule 10: Leading in the Customer-First Revolution

Jun 16th, 2022 21m 17s

On the final episode of our debut season, we're joined by Propel's own CEO & Co-Founder Ray Hein. Hear Ray's vision for what's coming next in the fast-paced customer-first revolution.

Rule 9: Get Set for Success

Jun 9th, 2022 40m 2s

This week, we're joined by Erin Gracyalny and Aaron Cloud from our very own Propel team. We're going to take a look at our side of the business, chatting specifically about what makes a successful partnership and implementation for our SaaS buy

Rule 8: Never Stop Evolving

Jun 1st, 2022 25m 2s

At Propulsion 2022, we caught up with Dmitriy Geler of BekaertDeslee, who serves as their VP of Growth Strategy and Business Transformation. As his title suggests, Geler knows better than most that growth and transformation go hand-in-hand, now

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Bonus Rule: Prioritize Product Value

May 24th, 2022 26m 10s

Propulsion 2021 Bonus Rule - Propel CEO Ray Hein chats with Mark Rumbaugh, VP of IT at VIZIO, about putting the customer at the center of the product experience and why it's key to manufacturers growing profits in a design-anywhere, build-any

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Bonus Rule: Prepare for Disruptions

May 18th, 2022 26m 58s

Manufacturers are responding to the global supply chain disruption by forecasting demand further out in the future. Manufacturers are struggling with multiple challenges: supply chain interruptions (including MSA Safety's inability to secure

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Bonus Rule: Loop in the Customer

May 11th, 2022 26m 36s

When the product was king, it was all about what the product could do. Now that customer is king, it’s about creating the best customer experience and gaining lifetime loyalty. Recurring revenue models are the new in, which incentivize the cust

Rule 7: Delight Your Customers

May 4th, 2022 27m 49s

Buyers have always craved great features at compelling prices. But now there’s a 3rd dimension that matters just as much: their customer experience. Joining us is Alexa Vignone, EVP at Salesforce.

Rule 6: Learn the Key Success Factors

Apr 28th, 2022 25m 40s

Digital transformation is a team effort and common obstacles threaten to derail success. Luckily there are certain best practices which can help you on your journey. Joining us today is Bruce Richardson from Salesforce.

Rule 5: The UX Matters

Apr 21st, 2022 33m 4s

Imagine business applications with a UX that’s so ubiquitous and natural, that it’s virtually invisible. Got an expense report or ECO to approve? Send Slack a thumbs up emoji and you’re done. Is there where B2B UX is headed? We are joined by Ad

Rule 4: Secure Your Supply Chain

Apr 14th, 2022 30m 31s

Pandemics, shipping snafus, extreme weather. All have conspired to completely upend global supply chains. When will it end? And if it won’t, what can we do about it? We are joined by Peter Bilello from CIMData.

Rule 3: Cloud is the Future

Apr 8th, 2022 21m 22s

The revolution is here, and it’s happening on the cloud. Manufacturing must pick up the pace or get left behind.We welcome Heather Multhaupt from Alert Innovation.

Rule 2: Platform Matters

Mar 31st, 2022 34m 18s

The idea of business platforms is not new, but it’s been gaining major traction. What’s special about technology platforms and who are the notable providers? We welcome David Stephans, President at Rootstock.

Rule 1: It’s All About the Industry

Mar 17th, 2022 26m 46s

Industry clouds are taking over. Learn why vertical solutions are increasingly important for manufacturing practitioners. We welcome Bob Evans, Chief Content Officer and Co-Founder of the Acceleration Economy.

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The Platform Rules - Teaser

Mar 8th, 2022 1m 17s

Digital transformation is all the rage, but there’s no clear definition of its scope and even less practical guidance about how to achieve it. To help manufacturing leaders navigate these uncertain waters, Propel has arrayed a roster of industr

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