Anna Harkins, Author at CDS Visual

About Anna Harkins

Anna Harkins is the General Manager of CDS Visual, where she helps manufacturing OEMs transform how they grow aftermarket revenue, accelerate quote‑to‑order cycles, and scale workforce productivity. She works closely with digital, aftermarket, and operations leaders at industrial manufacturers. Anna brings a pragmatic, executive perspective shaped by real‑world challenges of modern manufacturing—from unlocking engineering data to enabling digital customer and service experiences. Her work focuses on aligning digital strategy with measurable commercial and operational outcomes. Anna regularly shares insights on how manufacturers can turn complexity into competitive advantage.

Reimagining Distributor Engagement: Why Manufacturers Need More Than a Traditional Partner Portal

Anna Harkins2026-08-04T06:22:43+00:00

Table of Contents The problem with partner portals. Why distributor networks [...]

Reimagining Distributor Engagement: Why Manufacturers Need More Than a Traditional Partner PortalAnna Harkins2026-08-04T06:22:43+00:00

Why Every Manufacturer Needs a B2B Digital Portal, and How It’s Transforming Customer and Distributor Relationships

Anna Harkins2026-05-18T02:53:30+00:00

Why Digital Portals Are the Cornerstone of Modern Manufacturing Commerce [...]

Why Every Manufacturer Needs a B2B Digital Portal, and How It’s Transforming Customer and Distributor RelationshipsAnna Harkins2026-05-18T02:53:30+00:00

From Downtime to Uptime: How a Spare Parts Portal Helps Food Processing Equipment Manufacturers Delight their Customers by Delivering Faster Service

Anna Harkins2026-04-29T06:47:38+00:00

Unplanned Downtime Doesn't Just Cost Money, It Erodes Customer Trust [...]

From Downtime to Uptime: How a Spare Parts Portal Helps Food Processing Equipment Manufacturers Delight their Customers by Delivering Faster ServiceAnna Harkins2026-04-29T06:47:38+00:00

Five Goals Every Industrial Manufacturer Should Have on Their 2026 Roadmap to Accelerate Sales and Improve Efficiency Across Equipment Lifecycles

Anna Harkins2026-04-28T18:47:38+00:00

Leading Industrial Equipment Manufacturers are Reimagining How They Engage with [...]

Five Goals Every Industrial Manufacturer Should Have on Their 2026 Roadmap to Accelerate Sales and Improve Efficiency Across Equipment LifecyclesAnna Harkins2026-04-28T18:47:38+00:00

10 Ways Modern Spare Parts Management Software Can Help Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Delight Customers in 2026 – Part 2

Anna Harkins2026-04-28T18:46:56+00:00

Spare Part Management Software is Transforming Sales and the Customer [...]

10 Ways Modern Spare Parts Management Software Can Help Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Delight Customers in 2026 – Part 2Anna Harkins2026-04-28T18:46:56+00:00

10 Ways Modern Spare Parts Management Software Can Help Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Delight Customers in 2026 – Part 1

Anna Harkins2026-04-29T06:51:52+00:00

Here’s Why Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Should Prioritize Their Customers’ Experience [...]

10 Ways Modern Spare Parts Management Software Can Help Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Delight Customers in 2026 – Part 1Anna Harkins2026-04-29T06:51:52+00:00

Why a Digital Exploded View Parts Catalog is Essential for Modern Industrial Manufacturers

Anna Harkins2026-04-28T18:47:28+00:00

Why Digitizing Your Spare Parts Catalog Should Be a Priority [...]

Why a Digital Exploded View Parts Catalog is Essential for Modern Industrial ManufacturersAnna Harkins2026-04-28T18:47:28+00:00

The Industrial Spare Parts Market is Growing: Will You Seize the Opportunity to Capture More Revenue?

Anna Harkins2026-04-28T18:47:53+00:00

As the Spare Parts Market Grows, Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Are [...]

The Industrial Spare Parts Market is Growing: Will You Seize the Opportunity to Capture More Revenue?Anna Harkins2026-04-28T18:47:53+00:00

CDS Visual Launches Mentor 3.0: The Connected Worker Platform Closing the Gap Between Work Instructions and Real-Time Insights

Anna Harkins2026-04-28T18:47:17+00:00

WATERTOWN, MA., Oct. 21, 2025: CDS Visual, a Dover company, is [...]

CDS Visual Launches Mentor 3.0: The Connected Worker Platform Closing the Gap Between Work Instructions and Real-Time InsightsAnna Harkins2026-04-28T18:47:17+00:00

Genuine Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts: How After-Sales Leaders in Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Can Win Back Customers and Drive Revenue

Anna Harkins2026-04-29T06:50:34+00:00

How Aftermarket Competitors are Seizing the Spare Parts Opportunity [...]

Genuine Parts vs. Aftermarket Parts: How After-Sales Leaders in Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Can Win Back Customers and Drive RevenueAnna Harkins2026-04-29T06:50:34+00:00

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