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Case Study · 3Eye Technologies

From fragmented partner operations to one centralized system.

Partner Ecosystem Management / Channel Programs

Salesforce CRM · Partner Ecosystem Management · AdobeSign

Last-Mile Commerce

Demand → Digital Purchase

Partners

Storefront

Operations

Salesforce + MuleSoft + QuickBooks

At A Glance

180 Hours

Estimated Project Effort

Phase I

MVP Implementation

9–11 Weeks

Estimated Implementation

+2 Weeks

Hypercare & Stabilization

The Business

Scaling partner programs meant scaling the operations behind them.

3Eye is scaling its partner ecosystem and marketing programs to support continued growth.

As partner volume increased, vendor onboarding, approvals, document management, and MDP/MDF tracking were largely manual and distributed across NetSuite, static documents, and informal workflows.

This created operational friction, limited visibility, and placed unnecessary strain on internal teams.

Program

Partner Ecosystem Management

Delivery

Phase I MVP

Implementation

9–11 Weeks

Stabilization

+2 Weeks Hypercare

The Problem

Partner operations were spread across systems, documents, and manual workflows.

Manual onboarding

Vendor qualification, approval, activation, and onboarding were largely manual.

Static documentation

Vendor data capture relied on static PDF-based processes.

Limited visibility

Partner and vendor status, contracts, and MDP/MDF utilization had limited visibility.

Scaling friction

Increasing partner volume created operational friction and additional strain on internal teams.

Discovery

The first step was defining how the pieces should work together.

Stack reviewed 3Eye’s current-state workflows across NetSuite and other systems, validated relationships across Accounts, Vendors, Contracts, and MDFs, and defined responsibilities across Salesforce, PEM, and the eSignature solution. The goal was to establish clear scope and a configuration strategy before the build.

The Stack Approach

MVP first. Built for what comes next.

01

Understand

Review current workflows, data, and system responsibilities.

02

Architect

Align Salesforce PEM and CRM with 3Eye’s vendor approval, activation, onboarding, and GTM processes.

03

Build

Configure Salesforce PEM as the system of record for vendor lifecycle and partner program operations.

04

Connect

Use AdobeSign for file-based eSignature processes.

05

Validate

Conduct testing, UAT, feedback resolution, and end-user training.

06

Launch

Deploy the approved Salesforce configuration and validate core workflows through go-live.

Stack Blueprint

A centralized operating model for the complete partner lifecycle.

01

Business

Vendor onboarding & lifecycle managementPartner & vendor visibilityPartner program managementMDP/MDF tracking
02

Data

Vendor and partner informationOnboarding documentationContract datesPartner classification and statusMDP commitments and utilization
03

Platform

Salesforce CRMPartner Ecosystem Management (PEM)
04

Automation

Stage-based gatingApproval checkpointsContract-date remindersPost-activation task assignmentBasic dependency sequencing
05

Integration

AdobeSigneSignature
06

Outcome

Centralized vendor lifecycle managementStructured data captureImproved document and contract visibilityImproved partner transparencyScalable foundation for future phases

Inside The Build

Structured partner operations, visibility, and control in Salesforce.

Vendor Lifecycle Management

A standardized lifecycle across: Intake / Qualification → Internal Review → Approved → Active → Onboarding. Dynamic Forms replace static PDF-based processes and support required vendor information and documentation.

Partner & Vendor Visibility

Salesforce centralizes partner and vendor records, lifecycle status, eligibility, participation, and related documentation.

MDP / MDF Management

Salesforce supports MDP commitments, budget allocation, and high-level MDP/MDF utilization visibility.

Partner Visibility

Vendors can view status, agreements, documentation, approved MDP plans, and utilization through the partner-facing portal experience.

Reporting & Dashboards

Standard Salesforce reporting provides visibility across vendor approvals, onboarding, MDP progress, contracts, and orders.

Before / After

From manual, distributed workflows to centralized lifecycle management.

Before

Manual vendor processes

Onboarding, approvals, documents, and MDP/MDF tracking were largely manual.

Static documents

Vendor data relied on static PDF-based processes.

Limited visibility

Partner/vendor status, contracts, and MDP/MDF utilization were difficult to track centrally.

Distributed systems

Processes were spread across NetSuite, static documents, and informal workflows.

After

Centralized lifecycle management

Salesforce manages vendor intake, qualification, approval, activation, and onboarding.

Structured data capture

Dynamic Forms replace static PDF-based processes.

Centralized visibility

Partner/vendor status, documentation, participation, and MDP/MDF information are managed in Salesforce.

Improved partner transparency

Vendors can access status, documents, approved MDP plans, and utilization.

Clear system boundaries

Salesforce manages operational processes while NetSuite remains the financial system of record.

Under The Hood

Technical architecture

Salesforce

Salesforce CRM
Partner Ecosystem Management (PEM)
Dynamic Forms

eSignature

AdobeSign

Financial System of Record

NetSuite
Salesforce–NetSuite integration is out of scope for Phase I.

What Changed

A centralized foundation for partner operations.

Centralized vendor lifecycle management

Vendor qualification, approval, activation, and onboarding are managed in one system.

Structured vendor data

Standardized forms replace ad hoc PDFs.

Improved document and contract visibility

Vendor documentation is centrally stored, and key renewal dates are tracked.

Centralized MDP/MDF tracking

Commitments, allocations, and utilization can be tracked in Salesforce.

Improved partner transparency

Vendors can view status, documents, and MDP utilization.

Foundation for future phases

The solution creates a foundation for future enhancements including deeper reporting, automated expense syncing, ERP integration, and expanded partner functionality.

Stack Intelligence helped us transform fragmented partner processes into a structured, scalable system with full visibility.

Partner Program Leadership

3Eye Technologies

Stack Take

Standardize before you scale.

01

Standardize before you scale.

A growing partner ecosystem needs structured processes behind it.

02

Make the system of record clear.

Salesforce manages operational partner and vendor processes while NetSuite remains the financial system of record.

03

MVP first. Build for what comes next.

The Phase I approach prioritizes standard Salesforce capabilities, usability, and speed to launch while creating a foundation for future enhancements.

Built With

Salesforce CRMPartner Ecosystem Management (PEM)Salesforce Dynamic FormsAdobeSign

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