WBSRocks: Business Growth with Enterprise Software and Digital Transformation
WBSRocks podcast features in-depth conversations on customer experience, digital transformation, supply chain, eCommerce, industry 4.0, and enterprise software categories such as CRM, ERP, or analytics suites. The purpose of the show is to help CFOs, COOs, CEOs, and business owners with their daily commercial, operational, or financial challenges by taking a deep dive into business cases and processes, technology strategy and architecture, transformation initiatives, and business models. The show also offers an independent analysis of technology trends, various enterprise software vendors and solutions, and their mergers and acquisitions. Subscribe today to stay on top of digital transformation trends!
Episodes
688 episodes
WBSP689: Grow Your Business by Understanding Celonis’ Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
ERP systems have long struggled with visibility, making learning, adoption, and process optimization difficult for organizations. Traditional methods of visualizing business processes relied on stakeholder interviews, often leading to incomplet...
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Episode 689
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1:03:18
WBSP688: Grow Your Business by Learning SAP S/4 HANA Best Practices for High Volume Industries w/ Steele Arbeeny
Ensuring near-zero downtime for Fortune 100 companies handling millions of transactions requires a strategic approach that blends high-availability architectures, real-time failover mechanisms, and robust disaster recovery planning. Navigating ...
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Episode 688
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1:02:06
WBSP687: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 ERP Systems for Startups in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
When selecting an ERP system, startups must balance affordability and ease of implementation. With lean teams and revenue typically under $10 million, these businesses require solutions that allow basic transaction processing without complex im...
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Episode 687
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32:50
WBSP686: Grow Your Business by Understanding MailChimp’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Marketing automation has come a long way, evolving from basic email campaigns into sophisticated, multi-channel ecosystems that integrate SMS, ads, and websites. However, not all platforms cater equally to businesses of different sizes. Enterpr...
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Episode 686
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1:00:42
WBSP685: Grow Your Business by Learning Tech Trends for 2025 w/ Brian Jackson
With 2025 shrouded in uncertainty, one thing remains certain: executives must craft IT budgets that strike the right balance between innovation and financial discipline. Rapid technological advancements present a double-edged sword—overspending...
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Episode 685
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1:01:15
WBSP684: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Construction ERP Systems in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
Selecting the right construction ERP system in 2025 requires a deep understanding of a company’s unique operational needs, as no single solution fits all. While smaller firms may struggle with overly complex platforms, larger enterprises often ...
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Episode 684
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24:33
WBSP683: Grow Your Business by Understanding Smartsheet’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Collaborative project management is experiencing rapid growth, with several vendors now exceeding $1 billion in ARR, yet challenges around security, pricing, and usability persist. While these platforms promise seamless coordination, customers ...
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Episode 683
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1:02:33
WBSP682: Grow Your Business by Learning Why Understanding Software BOMs is Critical w/ Matt Van Itallie
The CrowdStrike incident has shed light on the hidden risks within software supply chains, prompting companies to reevaluate their security posture and the role of software bills of materials (SBOMs). While some may view this as an isolated eve...
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Episode 682
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55:52
WBSP681: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Distribution ERP Systems in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
When evaluating the top 10 distribution ERP systems in 2025, businesses must consider solutions tailored to their specific industry, operational model, and technological needs. Our rankings account for a diverse range of ERP products, recognizi...
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Episode 681
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42:04
WBSP680: Grow Your Business by Understanding Airtable’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
The media and entertainment industry has long resisted traditional ERP and project management software, favoring the flexibility of spreadsheets to accommodate its dynamic workflows. Standard enterprise solutions often felt too rigid, stifling ...
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Episode 680
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58:18
WBSP679: Grow Your Business by Learning Digital Adoption Platform Trends and Their Evolution w/ Krishna Dunthoori
The challenge of implementing complex enterprise systems has persisted for years, with early solutions like BPM struggling to reach full maturity. However, the rapid evolution of AI and the increasing availability of data are reshaping this lan...
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Episode 679
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59:51
WBSP678: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
Selecting the right manufacturing ERP system requires more than just reviewing rankings—it demands a careful assessment of how well a system aligns with your specific operational needs and long-term business strategy. While some ERP solutions e...
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Episode 678
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34:15
WBSP677: Grow Your Business by Understanding Monday.com’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Monday.com has carved out a strong position in the adaptive project management space, leveraging intuitive UI, flexible database structures, and seamless integrations to meet the evolving needs of modern teams. Unlike traditional project manage...
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Episode 677
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56:41
WBSP676: Grow Your Business by Understanding Pipedrive CRM’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
With free-tier offerings mask hidden costs and complex pricing structures, Pipedrive positions itself as a streamlined, value-driven alternative. Unlike HubSpot, which often surprises users with significant upcharges, or Zoho, which nudges cust...
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Episode 676
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54:09
WBSP675: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 WMS Systems in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
Selecting the right WMS requires a deep understanding of both business needs and the diverse capabilities of available solutions. Some WMS platforms are purpose-built, offering specialized functionalities as standalone systems, while others ope...
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Episode 675
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32:14
WBSP674: Grow Your Business by Understanding Zoho CRM’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
For businesses with complex sales processes, CRM platforms often require customization to meet specific needs, despite claims of high flexibility. Even market leaders like Salesforce encounter challenges in handling industry-specific demands, s...
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Episode 674
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57:24
WBSP673: Grow Your Business by Understanding Zendesk Sell’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Many SaaS vendors start by mastering a specific capability, often tailored to a particular department, before expanding their offerings to cover broader functionalities. While this strategy allows them to excel in their core area, the additiona...
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Episode 673
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56:57
WBSP672: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 TMS Systems in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
Are you searching for the perfect TMS solution to streamline your transportation operations? In this exploration of the top 10 TMS systems of 2025, we focus exclusively on best-of-breed platforms that stand independently of ERP, WMS, or other a...
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Episode 672
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22:52
WBSP671: Grow Your Business by Understanding Oracle CX Cloud’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
As AI drives personalization and customer traceability, enterprise CX solutions must offer robust integrations across all customer touchpoints, including sales, marketing, service, and beyond. Oracle Cloud CX has navigated a unique trajectory, ...
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Episode 671
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54:43
WBSP670: Grow Your Business by Understanding SAP C/4 HANA Cloud’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
The race to dominate the CRM space has seen enterprise software vendors adopting varied strategies, from launching proprietary solutions to acquiring niche players. While smaller vendors often excel in offering intuitive, specialized tools, the...
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Episode 670
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55:59
WBSP669: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 eCommerce Platforms in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
Selecting the right eCommerce platform requires careful consideration of diverse variables, especially when navigating between B2B and B2C needs. For B2B businesses, must-have features include account-specific tools, dynamic pricing capabilitie...
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Episode 669
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32:49
WBSP668: Grow Your Business by Understanding MS Dynamics 365 CRM/CE’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
The line between ERP and CRM systems can be difficult to define, as ERP vendors often claim to offer CRM solutions, while CRM vendors argue that ERP systems are outdated. The fundamental difference lies in their data models and database structu...
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Episode 668
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59:02
WBSP667: Grow Your Business by Understanding SupplyOn’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Industries such as automotive and aerospace require seamless interoperability across their value chains, given the highly interconnected nature of their supply chains. This demands not only the sharing of data at a macro level but also the abil...
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Episode 667
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54:10
WBSP666: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 CRM Systems in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
If you’re in the market for CRM systems or MarTech suites, identifying the top solutions is essential but can quickly become overwhelming. Many CRM products look alike in their marketing claims, yet they differ widely in functionality and fit f...
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Episode 666
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43:17
WBSP665: Grow Your Business by Understanding OMP’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
In industries such as metal, chemical, and paper manufacturing, supply chain planning requires highly specialized capabilities to address the complexities of their operations. These sectors rely on advanced features like variable routings, mult...
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Episode 665
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