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
697 episodes
WBSP698: Grow Your Business by Understanding ActiveCampaign’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
The marketing automation landscape is split between platforms designed for B2C and those built for B2B, each with unique challenges and priorities. While B2C businesses often require high email volumes to engage customers at scale, B2B strategi...
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Episode 698
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1:02:08
WBSP697: Grow Your Business by Learning ERP trends for 2025 w/ Robert Kramer
As we approach 2025, ERP systems are undergoing significant transformation, driven by the push toward modernization and cloud adoption. Vendors are offering enticing migration strategies to help businesses move away from legacy systems, promisi...
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Episode 697
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59:43
WBSP696: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Large Company ERP in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
Selecting an ERP system for large enterprises—companies generating over $1 billion in revenue—is a complex and high-stakes decision shaped by their scale, operational intricacies, and global footprint. While the lower enterprise segment often f...
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Episode 696
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22:12
WBSP695: Grow Your Business by Understanding Bloomreach’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
The intersection of marketing automation and CMS platforms raises an important question: does merging the two create a more seamless, tailored experience, or does it confine the platform to a specific industry? Some solutions, like Episerver, h...
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Episode 695
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1:01:14
WBSP694: Grow Your Business by Understanding Braze’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
In the crowded marketing automation space, where countless platforms offer seemingly similar capabilities, real-time customer interaction is a key differentiator—especially for B2C industries. While many solutions claim to enable real-time enga...
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Episode 694
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1:01:31
WBSP693: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Mid-Sized Business ERP in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
Selecting the right ERP system for mid-sized businesses in 2025 requires a nuanced understanding of the segment, as companies generating between $100 million and $1 billion in revenue have vastly different needs depending on their scale. The lo...
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Episode 693
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21:25
WBSP692: Grow Your Business by Learning Quantum Technology Trends w/ Kieran N. Blanks
Quantum technology is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in computing, communication, and sensing, with AI acting as a key catalyst for its growing demand. As machine learning and large-scale computations push the limits of classical proc...
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Episode 692
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1:01:34
WBSP691: Grow Your Business by Understanding Klaviyo’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Marketing automation is a highly competitive space, with numerous tools designed for different industries and platforms. Within the Shopify ecosystem alone, businesses can choose from at least a dozen options, including Shopify's own built-in s...
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Episode 691
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58:24
WBSP690: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 ERP Systems for Small Business in 2025 w/ Sam Gupta
When assessing ERP solutions for small businesses, it’s essential to recognize that these companies have distinct operational needs and constraints. While revenue can be a useful benchmark, factors such as industry type, business model complexi...
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Episode 690
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26:15
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
