Friday, February 19, 2010
I Have Seen the Future....
And it looks good. Very good. Thanks to the R&D Department for a job well done. Folks, stop by Cast Expo and get a peak at the future.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Innovation
I went to a foundry yesterday (B&L Customer) and had a long conversation with their President and CFO. They where kind enough to share some information with us regarding how they use the B&L Software. From accessing Odyssey via an Iphone to the CFO stating they reduced their open AR by $900,000 to other best business practices they utilize.
It is obvious they make a great product, especially when one reviews their customer list. What I really like is their passion when it comes to change and innovation. Just cause you did it that way last year doesn't mean it should be done he same way this year. The B&L customer always questions is there a better way to make this casting, or to improve customer service, or purchasing. Never staying still, always looking to improve. This is a company that has my respect.
In the next two months (Cast Expo?) we will announce several large innovations in our products and services. I have had the opporunity to ask several customers and prospects what they thought of these innovations and all said the same thing..."This is gonna be great!" Stop by our booth at Cast Expo for a first hand look at a the innovations we have planned for you!
It is obvious they make a great product, especially when one reviews their customer list. What I really like is their passion when it comes to change and innovation. Just cause you did it that way last year doesn't mean it should be done he same way this year. The B&L customer always questions is there a better way to make this casting, or to improve customer service, or purchasing. Never staying still, always looking to improve. This is a company that has my respect.
In the next two months (Cast Expo?) we will announce several large innovations in our products and services. I have had the opporunity to ask several customers and prospects what they thought of these innovations and all said the same thing..."This is gonna be great!" Stop by our booth at Cast Expo for a first hand look at a the innovations we have planned for you!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Super Bowl is Over, Let the Olympics Begin
Good morning from snowy (and deep) Bridgman, Michigan. We are in the middle of a snow storm where we expect 10-15 inches of the white stuff. While is makes driving a challenge, it certainly makes sledding and snowboarding a blast!
The other day a friend and I where at a Best Buy. It was a cold day, around 30 degrees. When we went back to the car, I noticed a pickup in front of us. (The pickup was not there when we pulled in). Low and behold, the car had no windshield. Nothing. There wasn't any glass to be found. We just started laughing, I mean, that had to be cold, driving around without a windshield!
That's it for now.
Matt
The other day a friend and I where at a Best Buy. It was a cold day, around 30 degrees. When we went back to the car, I noticed a pickup in front of us. (The pickup was not there when we pulled in). Low and behold, the car had no windshield. Nothing. There wasn't any glass to be found. We just started laughing, I mean, that had to be cold, driving around without a windshield!
That's it for now.
Matt
Monday, February 1, 2010
Last Week....
I spent the last week in Miami at the Progress Global Partner's Conference. This conference is a gathering off over 200 company's executives. The purpose of the conference is to find out what is new with the Progress Corporation and to network.
I gave a presentation on how and why B&L attained 300% more logos in 2009 when compared to 2008. Presentation went well and afterwards I spent many hours answering questions.
B&L was nominated for the Progress SaaS Excellence award. The SaaS Excellence Award honors those whose participation in SaaS enablement programs have resulted in highly innovative offerings that achieve impressive commercial success within their markets. For us to just to be nominated is a huge accomplishment!
I spoke with many executives about marketing. Many executives bemoaned the fact that their competitors are very loose with their marketing claims. I laughed since we have the same problem! Outlandish claims without any proof is, like the Aussie said "Bulldust!" We tossed about examples we have all heard, "Gold Standard" "Platinum Service for a small price", #1 rated (w/o proof). Let those companies continue, I don't believe most people are that gullible.
I will be in the for the next weeks working on various projects. Two of the projects we should have ready for Cast Expo '10 in Orlando, Florida. Both will be industry firsts! (And I can prove it).
Take care and talk to ya next week.
I gave a presentation on how and why B&L attained 300% more logos in 2009 when compared to 2008. Presentation went well and afterwards I spent many hours answering questions.
B&L was nominated for the Progress SaaS Excellence award. The SaaS Excellence Award honors those whose participation in SaaS enablement programs have resulted in highly innovative offerings that achieve impressive commercial success within their markets. For us to just to be nominated is a huge accomplishment!
I spoke with many executives about marketing. Many executives bemoaned the fact that their competitors are very loose with their marketing claims. I laughed since we have the same problem! Outlandish claims without any proof is, like the Aussie said "Bulldust!" We tossed about examples we have all heard, "Gold Standard" "Platinum Service for a small price", #1 rated (w/o proof). Let those companies continue, I don't believe most people are that gullible.
I will be in the for the next weeks working on various projects. Two of the projects we should have ready for Cast Expo '10 in Orlando, Florida. Both will be industry firsts! (And I can prove it).
Take care and talk to ya next week.
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