Why Pipe Manufacturers Need Salesforce Service Cloud + Field Service Lightning

Pipes are the lifelines of infrastructure—powering water supply, sewage, oil, gas, and industrial systems. Whether PVC, steel, or plastic, manufacturers operate in a volume-driven and distribution-heavy business.

But challenges persist:

 

  • Managing massive dealer and distributor networks across regions
  • Warranty claims and service requests for industrial projects
  • Downtime in extrusion lines, rolling mills, and welding equipment impacting supply
  • Strict quality and compliance regulations (pressure ratings, corrosion standards)
  • Increasing sustainability and recycling expectations

 

Traditional CRMs fail to address these complexities. Salesforce Service Cloud + Field Service Lightning (FSL) help pipe manufacturers digitize dealer ecosystems, automate SLA compliance, and run predictive service operations.

 

Challenges in Pipe Manufacturing

  1. Dealer & Distributor Ecosystems

    • Pipes distributed via wholesalers, builders, contractors.

  2. Warranty & SLA Management

    • Project-based warranties vary by usage and installation.

  3. Equipment Downtime

    • Extruders, mills, and welders must run continuously.

  4. Compliance & Quality Standards

    • Pipes must meet ISO, ASTM, and government codes.

  5. Field Workforce Management

    • Service teams needed for installation issues and project claims.

 

How Salesforce Service Cloud Helps

  • Centralized Case Management: Dealer complaints, warranty claims, and project issues tracked.
  • Entitlement & SLA Automation: Validates project and equipment warranties instantly.
  • Omni-Channel Support: Portals, email, chat, and phone integrated.
  • Knowledge Articles: Product manuals, compliance certifications, installation guides.
  • Analytics Dashboards: SLA and compliance reporting.

 

How Salesforce FSL Helps

  • Skills-Based Scheduling: Assign experts for steel welding or PVC extrusion issues.
  • Mobile App (Offline): Useful for on-site project inspections.
  • IoT Integration: Extrusion machines monitored to avoid breakdowns.
  • Asset Tracking: Tracks installation history and project warranties.

 

Example

A PVC pipe manufacturer used Salesforce IoT + FSL. Predictive alerts on extrusion lines reduced downtime by 27%, dealer complaints dropped, and warranty claims were automated.

 

Why Perigeon?

  • Salesforce Partner with industrial + construction materials expertise.
  • Delivered dealer portals, predictive IoT service, SLA dashboards.
  • Integration with ERP, MES, and compliance systems.

 

📩 Contact Perigeon to digitize your pipe manufacturing service operations with Salesforce.