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APP IDEA GUIDEMobile app ideas to keepbusiness moving
INTRODUCTIONThe world’s gone mobile. Now your employees are asking for mobileapps so they can access company data and functions wherever they go.On any device. At any time. Answer the call for mobile apps across theenterprise with the help of Salesforce App Cloud. This Idea Guide willshow you ideas for mobile apps in four key areas of your company:ITMarketingKeep IT humming with apps formanaging licensing, help desk,intellectual property, and othercore functions.Ad scheduling. Productionscheduling. Channel Management.Collateral tracking. And more.HR Manage deliveries, supply chain,inventory, and more.Apps for everything fromrecruiting to social intranets .Field Ops Drive productivity with apps like order fulfillment and casemanagement.OperationsFinanceHelp the finance departmentreally run the numbers, smarter.And faster.Plus you’ll learn how App Cloud is the launching pad for apps tohelp you run your business from anywhere, with 50% faster appdevelopment lifecycle and 478% ROI.
FIELD OPSAPPS:MOBILE APP IDEAS TOKEEP BUSINESS MOVINGMOBILE APPS YOU COULD BUILD TO HELP FIELD OPS RUN FASTERLogistics AppField Ops AppEnd the need for paper and connect delivery drivers toeach other and headquarters with a mobile app thattracks deliveries for sales, service, and operations.Get customers up and running faster with accurate arrivalwindows, work orders in one place, and the ability totroubleshoot on the fly.Service AppOrder Fulfillment AppEmpower your entire organization to collaborate andswarm every case, from anywhere.Take, manage, and fulfill orders in real time with dashboardsand alerts on every device.Case Management AppTroubleshooting AppEnable your ecosystem to coordinate the delivery ofservices and care around your customers’ needs.Give service reps what they need to solve technical issuesand assign support techs with the click of a button.SPOTLIGHT APP:ADPACCORDING TO IDC,* SALESFORCE APP CLOUD DELIVERS:ADP built an entire suite of mobile-optimizedapps—from order management to itineraryplanners—on Salesforce App Cloud. Nowemployees in the field do more, includinggetting contracts signed on the spot.50app% Fasterdevelopmentlifecycle478% ROI44new% MoreapplicationsdeliveredSee the IDC white paper ›* I DC White Paper, sponsored by Salesforce, "The ROI of Building Apps on Salesforce," Junly 2016.NEXT STEPSWatch theSalesforce AppCloud Demo ›Get the AppGuide andGallery ›More app ideas for more departmentsOperations ›HR ›IT ›Contact us about making apps1-844-463-0828
MARKETINGDEPT APPS:MOBILE APP IDEAS TOKEEP BUSINESS MOVINGMOBILE APPS YOU COULD BUILD TO HELP MARKETING RUN FASTERMarketing Collateral AppAd Scheduling AppAccess, share, and collaborate around all of yourmarketing content in one place; bring third parties andagencies into the conversation in secure private groups.Find all your campaigns in one place with details just ascreen away. Plan, track, and manage your campaignsdirectly from your mobile device.Projects AppProduction Scheduling AppManage key projects and campaigns such asgo-to-market or launch events right from yourphone so you never miss a milestone.Appoint and track producers, directors, designers asneeded, in seconds. Keep tabs on who’s available andwho’s not.Channel Management AppAd Inventory AppIncrease indirect revenue and manage distributionpartners more effectively.Provide reps with easy access to available ad inventory sothey can see what’s changed—even during lunch.SPOTLIGHT APP:BROWN FORMANBrown Forman built an app to sharecontent and collateral across their differentbrands. Employees can customize views tosee relevant product and promo updates.ACCORDING TO IDC,* SALESFORCE APP CLOUD DELIVERS:50app% Fasterdevelopmentlifecycle478% ROI44new% MoreapplicationsdeliveredSee the IDC white paper ›* I DC White Paper, sponsored by Salesforce, "The ROI of Building Apps on Salesforce," Junly 2016.NEXT STEPSWatch theSalesforce AppCloud Demo ›Get the AppGuide andGallery ›More app ideas for more departmentsOperations ›HR ›IT ›Contact us about making apps1-844-463-0828
HR APPS:MOBILE APP IDEAS TOKEEP BUSINESS MOVINGMOBILE APPS YOU COULD BUILD TO HELP HR RUN FASTERSocial Intranet AppLearning AppCreate a community of HR professionals to share bestpractices, job listings, and answer questions.Access, share, and collaborate around all of your HR contentin one place; bring third parties and agencies into theconversation in secure private groups.Recruiting AppTime Off AppHire top talent by automating and tracking everyinteraction, interview stage, and follow-up.Help employees ask for time off with an app that helps themschedule it and get approvals, fast.Employee Onboarding AppContracts AppAutomate the process of recruiting, training, andmanaging new hire orientation all on one standardizedplatform.SPOTLIGHT APP:KELLY SERVICESManage and view every contract in a single location.From any device. And from anywhere.ACCORDING TO IDC,* SALESFORCE APP CLOUD DELIVERS:iPad users can search, browse, anddownload white papers, research,industry reports, and videos on keyemployment issues facing the globalworkplace today.50app% Fasterdevelopmentlifecycle478% ROI44new% MoreapplicationsdeliveredSee the IDC white paper ›* I DC White Paper, sponsored by Salesforce, "The ROI of Apps: The Business Case for Salesforce App Cloud," JuneNEXT STEPSWatch theSalesforce AppCloud Demo ›Get the AppGuide andGallery ›More app ideas for more departmentsOperations ›HR ›IT ›Contact us about making apps1-844-463-0828
OPERATIONS APPS:MOBILE APP IDEAS TOKEEP BUSINESS MOVINGMOBILE APPS YOU COULD BUILD TO HELP OPERATIONS RUN FASTERDeliveries AppInventory AppTurn drivers into sales, service, and operations heroes witha mobile app that ends the need for paper and connectsfield employees to each other and headquarters.Reduce costs and maximize profits by managing the day’sstock on hand and giving everyone in the company visibilityinto all of the inventory, wherever it is.Project Management AppWarranty AppGet projects done on time by connecting every employeewith a social network—ensuring deadlines are met andresources are aligned.Track and manage warranty exposures across every productline and catch product defects faster.Supply Chain AppInspection AppStreamline supplier relationships, see current inventorylevels, and collaborate on orders from anywhere.Log, verify, and report on inspections from any mobiledevice for everything from office space to warehouses.SPOTLIGHT APP:KIMBERLY-CLARKACCORDING TO IDC,* SALESFORCE APP CLOUD DELIVERS:Kimberly-Clark’s Professional HealthyWorkplace app for the iPad lets thebusiness-to-business operations teamtrack cleaning projects and shareprogress with customers in real time.50app% Fasterdevelopmentlifecycle478% ROI44new% MoreapplicationsdeliveredSee the IDC white paper ›* I DC White Paper, sponsored by Salesforce, "The ROI of Building Apps on Salesforce," Junly 2016.NEXT STEPSWatch theSalesforce AppCloud Demo ›Get the AppGuide andGallery ›More app ideas for more departmentsOperations ›HR ›IT ›Contact us about making apps1-844-463-0828
FINANCE DEPT APPS:MOBILE APP IDEAS TOKEEP BUSINESS MOVINGMOBILE APPS YOU COULD BUILD TO HELP FINANCE RUN FASTERAccount Onboarding AppCompliance AppMake new account enrollment a fast and easyexperience—any channel, anytime, any product (one ormany). From anywhere.Make it simple to navigate operational regulationsthrough built-in app rules, disclosures, documentenforcement, reporting, and management visibility.First Notice of Loss AppCommercial Onboarding AppRespond to insurance claims, from anywhere, and getcustomers paid faster than the competition, increasingsatisfaction and retention.Take the complexity and confusion out of multi-productsetup and fulfillment—turn it into an app that drivesspeed, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.P.O. TrackerSmall Business Portfolio AppTrack open purchase orders from start to finish,including detail terms, requisition numbers, stock andshipping information, and more.Stay on top of your portfolio of SMB customers. Service,cross-sell, and manage exposure, activities, events, andalerts from a single application.SPOTLIGHT APP IDEA:QUOTING APPIncrease your sales throughputand gain better deal quality with fasterquoting. Pre-qualify your prospects inreal time on any device.ACCORDING TO IDC,* SALESFORCE APP CLOUD DELIVERS:50app% Fasterdevelopmentlifecycle478% ROI44new% MoreapplicationsdeliveredSee the IDC white paper ›* I DC White Paper, sponsored by Salesforce, "The ROI of Building Apps on Salesforce," Junly 2016.NEXT STEPSWatch theSalesforce AppCloud Demo ›Get the AppGuide andGallery ›More app ideas for more departmentsOperations ›HR ›IT ›Contact us about making apps1-844-463-0828
IT APPS:MOBILE APP IDEAS TOKEEP BUSINESS MOVINGMOBILE APPS YOU COULD BUILD TO HELP IT RUN FASTERSoftware Development AppLicensing AppAutomate the agile development process by trackingevery story in one place so you can build faster for everydepartment.Increase visibility and save money on redundant softwarelicensing costs by tracking and managing them all in one place.Intellectual Property AppQuality Control AppSource and track the patent submissions of the most valuableideas in your company. Reward the best ideas, faster.Capture, track, and report on the results of every step ofthe QA process to reduce defects and increase profits.Help Desk AppProjects AppKeep tabs on tickets; follow cases until they’re closed. Swarmproblems with teams no matter where they are.Manage key projects. Track progress on initiatives. Keeptabs on milestones.We're able to better leverage datawith Salesforce. We're creating morevalue with that data - we can use itto upsell, to price more effectively,to drive more profit, and to optimizeprice. I'd say that's 1 million invalue per year.— CUSTOMER FROM IDC WHITE PAPERACCORDING TO IDC,* SALESFORCE APP CLOUD DELIVERS:50app% Fasterdevelopmentlifecycle478% ROI44new% MoreapplicationsdeliveredSee the IDC white paper ›* I DC White Paper, sponsored by Salesforce, "The ROI of Building Apps on Salesforce," Junly 2016.NEXT STEPSWatch theSalesforce AppCloud Demo ›Get the AppGuide andGallery ›More app ideas for more departmentsOperations ›HR ›IT ›Contact us about making apps1-844-463-0828
SUMMARYIn an increasingly mobile world, where development cycles need tobe measured in weeks, not months, you need a scalable, secure, agileplatform to meet the growing demand for apps from every department. Even complex business processes can be easily automated, streamlined,and simplified with apps tailored to the needs of any department.Salesforce App Cloud is your one-stop shop for building, running,managing, and optimizing apps using the same technology andexpertise that fuels our success. Apps have become core to the futureof every company and App Cloud is the platform you need to build anddeploy trusted apps for departments across your company.What will you do with App Cloud?GET STARTED TODAY
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ACCORDING TO IDC,* SALESFORCE APP CLOUD DELIVERS: * DC White Paper, sponsored by Salesforce, "The ROI of Apps: The Business Case for Salesforce App Cloud," June I ROI MOBILE APP IDEAS TO KEEP BUSINESS MOVING Social Intranet App Create a community of HR professionals to share best practices, job listin
