Bill Barto | B2B Online Chicago

B2B Online Chicago 2025

April 28 - 30, 2025

Chicago Marriott Downtown

Bill Barto

IT Manager of Strategic Technologies The Toro Company

Bill Barto is the Manager of Strategic Technologies for the Underground and Specialty Construction division for The Toro Company. This division designs, manufactures and markets best in class lines of directional drills, vacuum excavators, trenchers, mini-skid steers, and performance parts that are distributed through a dedicated worldwide dealer network. In this role he leads a team focused on creating and supporting backend and customer facing applications that enable sales, marketing, and business processes.

The Underground and Specialty Construction digital transformation began in 2017 with the implementation of a sales force automation product, with the goal of capturing 360° views of customer, product, and channel partners. Building on this goal, His team has implemented numerous solutions, including tightly integrated launches of Commerce, Sales, Service, CPQ and Marketing applications. The work continues as they look to expand and enhance their digital footprint.

Day 1: Bridging Digital Innovation & Preparing For The Next Generation Of Buyers

11:10 AM Workshop 2: Enhancing Customer Autonomy: Implementing Effective B2B Self-Service Solutions

B2B buyers and channel partners don’t want to wait—they want control. The best companies aren’t just offering self-service; they’re building integrated digital ecosystems that let customers and partners manage everything from orders and repairs to warranty claims and real-time inventory in one customer-centric experience. In this workshop, we’ll pull back the curtain on how leading enterprises are connecting multiple platforms, data sources, and services to create frictionless, high-impact self-service solutions that drive loyalty, efficiency, and revenue. 

We’ll showcase real-world examples of companies that have built best-in-class digital self-service ecosystems, enabling dealers, distributors, and customers to: 

✔ Submit and track repair and warranty claims 

✔ Place and manage orders with full visibility 

✔ Access real-time inventory, pricing, and service updates 

✔ Engage in frictionless communication across key touchpoints 

Key Takeaways: 

  • Designing for Multiple User Types – Balancing the needs of channel partners, customers, and internal teams. 
  • Driving Operational Efficiency – Reducing service bottlenecks and improving customer satisfaction. 
  • Integration at Scale – Connecting various data sources and platforms for a seamless experience. 
  • Real-World Success Stories – Insights from companies delivering transformative self-service solutions. 

Join VASS at B2B Online Chicago to discover how the right self-service strategy can drive autonomy, efficiency, and stronger customer relationships in today’s digital-first world.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Bill.

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