WBSRocks: Scaling Growth with AI, Enterprise Software, and Digital Transformation
WBSRocks podcast features in-depth conversations on AI-enabled business models, 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
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WBSP552: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Non-Core Cross-functional ERP Business Processes in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
The wide range of ERP business processes may initially seem overwhelming, but not all of these processes are equally important, and their significance can vary significantly based on how they are integrated into the ERP system. While core ERP p...
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WBSP551: Grow Your Business by Learning Why Implementing Mature ERP Capabilities Requires Organizational Readiness w/ Matt Ellis
Understanding why ERP implementation is more challenging today requires going back to fundamentals. The traditional business models, described by frameworks such as Porter’s value chain, assumed a one-directional flow of information. But as cus...
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WBSP550: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Core Cross-functional ERP Business Processes in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
ERP systems primarily revolve around processes, and there is an ongoing debate about the extent to which an ERP system should encompass these processes. This is where the distinction between core and non-core processes comes into play. Core pro...
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WBSP549: Grow Your Business by Understanding Mobe3's Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
ERP systems have come a long way with their cloud-native capabilities. Even the legacy ERP systems are trying to be as close as possible to cloud-native systems. The WMS space has been trying to catch up with cloud-native capabilities with a ve...
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WBSP548: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 6 Components of Organizational Readiness for ERP Implementation in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
The outcome of ERP projects is often determined even before they commence, highlighting the paramount importance of the readiness phase. This phase is critical because most challenges in ERP projects stem from misalignment. Misalignment can ari...
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WBSP547: Grow Your Business by Understanding FreightPOP's Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
There is a very thin line between a multi-carrier shipping add-ons and a TMS solution, even though both might position themselves as a TMS solution. Also, among the multi-carrier shipping add-ons, there are very few that can support both capabi...
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WBSP546: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Most Common Non-Core ERP Modules in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
In the context of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, it is crucial to grasp the distinctions between non-core modules and core modules. Non-core modules are typically less closely integrated with the general ledger and can exist outsid...
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WBSP545: Grow Your Business by Understanding 3Gtms' Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Most companies started the ware of acquiring parcel companies during COVID. They had to combine all modes, including TL, LTL, and parcel. Also, while not all TMS may have the same technical capabilities for cloud-native, loading and dispatch ca...
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WBSP544: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Most Common ERP Modules in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
Gaining insight into the ten most prevalent ERP modules assists in determining which modules should be incorporated within the ERP system and which can be implemented using best-of-breed solutions. These modules are typically closely integrated...
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WBSP543: Grow Your Business by Understanding Project44's Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Among a million supply chain visibility platforms out there, how do you decide who does what? One critical difference is whether the data provider is tracking the entire supply chain or just the carrier data. The one that tracks carrier data is...
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WBSP542: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Real-time Transportation Visibility Platforms in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
In 2023, the transportation industry is witnessing a transformative shift towards real-time visibility, and it's no surprise that the top 10 platforms leading this charge are making waves across the sector. These platforms are revolutionizing t...
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WBSP541: Grow Your Business by Learning the Opportunities and Limitations of the Salesforce Platform w/ Hunter Austin
Salesforce started as a CRM but then grew in many different areas. It has grown to the extent that it has become almost like a platform. But even though Salesforce might come across as you can build pretty much anything on the platform, there a...
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WBSP540: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Supply Chain Suites in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
In 2023, when you delve into the realm of supply chain suites, you'll discover a landscape filled with highly specialized solutions tailored to specific industries. These suites are not one-size-fits-all; instead, they are meticulously designed...
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WBSP539: Grow Your Business by Understanding E2 Open's Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
While several companies claim to have supply chain tower capabilities and visibility platforms, very few of them own a network. Also, companies that might own a network might not be open, requiring vendors to opt in each time with every custome...
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WBSP538: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Supply Chain Business Network Platforms in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
Supply chain planning and management have witnessed a significant transformation in recent times, largely attributed to the emergence of industry-wide networks. The intricate web of connections among supply chain stakeholders has proven to be a...
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WBSP537: Grow Your Business by Learning Restructuring and Turnaround Strategies for Retail Businesses w/ Michael Appel
While everyone would talk about the importance of understanding your customers, it’s even more critical when working with stressed and distressed businesses. Most CEOs, when they are given an assignment for fixing a distressed business, all sta...
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WBSP536: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 S&OP Systems in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
Supply chain management is a complex field that relies heavily on the seamless integration of various software components. One of the common challenges faced by supply chain professionals is the distinction between the planning and execution as...
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WBSP535: Grow Your Business by Understanding MercuryGate's Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
While the ERP space has seen some independent companies, the independent term is even more important in the TMS and WMS space. This is because the large majority of the TMS platforms are owned by managed transportation and supply chain companie...
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WBSP534: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 WMS Systems in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
If you're in the market for a Warehouse Management System (WMS), you're about to embark on a journey through a vast landscape of options. The world of WMS is brimming with diverse solutions, each designed from a unique perspective, offering spe...
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WBSP533: Grow Your Business by Understanding Kinaxis' Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
The planning systems serve a critical function in architecture. They are not meant to be a replacement for an ERP. They are also not supposed to host the ERP processes inside them. The planning systems could vary per industry and sometimes coul...
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WBSP532: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 TMS Systems in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
If you're in the market for a TMS (Transportation Management System) solution, the sheer number of options available can be overwhelming. The landscape of TMS systems in 2023 is vast and diverse, making it challenging to identify the ones that ...
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WBSP531: Grow Your Business by Learning Why Trademarks are Critical for eCommerce Merchants w/ Paul Rafelson
There is always a fine line in running a business. eCommerce businesses take trademark and IP issues very lightly until they are involved in a transaction where business buyers might see them as a risk if their brand assets are not protected. e...
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WBSP530: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Project Management Systems in 2023 w/ Sam Gupta
If you're currently on the hunt for project management software, brace yourself for an array of choices that can easily overwhelm you. Evaluating these options is a crucial step.In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the ...
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WBSP529: Grow Your Business by Understanding Infor WMS' Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
The WMS systems come in various shapes and sizes. While it may not be appropriate for every business model, getting a WMS pre-integrated still matters. WMS integration is extremely hard, especially for the high volume businesses. It might also ...
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WBSP528: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top KPIs for the Director/VP of IT, a Live Interview w/ a Panel of Experts
What are the roles and responsibilities of the Director/VP of IT? Also, the role has changed substantially with cloud technologies. Additionally, each industry may have different expectations from the Director/VP of IT role. So are IT directors...
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