Software-Enabled Vehicles and the Future of Automotive Manufacturing with Vicki Poponi, VP and Industry Advisor at Salesforce

<p>Ready for a masterclass in automotive manufacturing? Strap in!&nbsp;</p><p>On this episode of Manufacturing Happy Hour, we are joined by Vicki Poponi, Vice President – Industry Advisor, Automotive at Salesforce. She discusses her route into the industry and provides a glimpse into the world of software-enabled vehicles. Plus, she explains what the connected car means for consumers, why the customer is at the center of everything and delves into Salesforce’s Trends in Automotive Report – linked below.&nbsp;</p><p>In this episode, find out:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Vicki’s first steps in the industry&nbsp;</li><li>Why people are afraid of new technologies&nbsp;</li><li>Vicki’s transition into the automotive world&nbsp;</li><li>How her manufacturing roots help in business&nbsp;</li><li>What she’s learned in her current role at Salesforce&nbsp;</li><li>The importance of customer centricity&nbsp;</li><li>Behind the scenes of Vicki’s role&nbsp;</li><li>The progress being made around digital customer experience&nbsp;</li><li>What automotive manufacturers need to learn in the coming months/years&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><a href="http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/iTunes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here.</a> Even one sentence helps. It’s feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!&nbsp;</p><p>Tweetable Quotes:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“It’s human nature to be afraid of something new.”&nbsp;</li><li>“There’s so much data in the auto industry, it’s crazy. But you have to think about how to connect the data. That’s where technology is so wonderful.”&nbsp;</li><li>“Future customers really want to be engaged.”&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p>Links &amp; mentions:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://compagnonbistro.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Compagnon Wine Bistro</a> – a neighborhood bistro with a French twist, serving a variety of organic, biodynamic wines and food with fresh seasonal produce and locally raised meats, fish and poultry&nbsp;</li><li><a