Episode 4
Why is cloud integration important for manufacturers?
Guest: Jan Irvay/VP at Sauder Woodworking
Jan Irvay, VP of IT at Sauder Woodworking participates in a fireside chat at our recent Cleo Connect event. Jan shares her thoughts on customer expectations and what goes into cloud technology investment decision-making. Specifically, she covers why a cloud-based solution for EDI & non-EDI transactions is critical in today’s world.
Jan Irvay, VP of IT at Sauder Woodworking participates in a fireside chat at our recent Cleo Connect event. Jan shares her thoughts on customer expectations and what goes into cloud technology investment decision-making. Specifically, she covers why a cloud-based solution for EDI & non-EDI transactions is critical in today’s world.
Episode 4: Why is cloud integration important for manufacturers?

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES
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Introducing Jan Irvay, the VP at Sauder Woodworking. Jan leads the corporate technology team for the business. Her team covers infrastructure, client devices, development, business system support, and business solution delivery. She is also a part of the senior leadership team, and is engaged in a number of business initiatives that take place for her organization.
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About Sauder Woodworking company.
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As manufacturers like Sauder are succeeding in building omni channel strategies and breaking out of the traditional model, customer experience has shifted. These are some trends in customer expectations and how you can meet them/gain a competitive advantage.
[00:09:16]
Technology investments that you can make to support business and support how consumers are shifting their buying.
[00:10:42]
When it comes to cloud, where should you invest in cloud technology, and where should you hold back?
[00:13:36]
What goes into the cloud technology investment decision-making process?
[00:15:00]
How COVID has shifted strategies and mindsets for Jan's team.
[00:18:04]
Advice for IT leaders in organizations experiencing rapid growth & change.
[00:21:00]
Different ways the employee experience has changed in the new post-COVID world, and how to encourage productivity.
[00:23:34]
How to overcome challenges with employees re-entering the office.
[00:25:49]
How has Cleo impacted Sauder's customer & employee experiences? Why leveraging a cloud based solution that handles all EDI & non-EDI transactions is critical in today's world.
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