WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation
WBSRocks podcast features in-depth conversations on ERP, digital transformation, supply chain, eCommerce, enterprise software, and industry 4.0. 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, ERP and eCommerce vendors and solutions, and enterprise software mergers and acquisitions. Subscribe today to stay on top of digital transformation trends!
Episodes
622 episodes since 2020
WBSP623: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Discrete Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
The unique nature of discrete manufacturing necessitates specialized capabilities and approaches. Unlike process manufacturing, which is formula-driven, discrete manufacturing focuses on managing individual components and the quantity of finish...
September 17, 2024
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Episode 623
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28:49
WBSP622: Grow Your Business by Learning the Nuances of ECC to S/4 HANA Migration w/ Sana Asher
ECC to S/4 migration is never easy. There are several considerations, including differences in architecture, licensing arrangement, and change management. But if you have been creative with your licensing arrangement in the on-prem setting, you...
September 16, 2024
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Episode 622
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40:17
WBSP621: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Project Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Project Manufacturing, positioned at the intersection of manufacturing, construction, and professional services, poses unique challenges. While engineer-to-order setups may exhibit some similarities, pure project manufacturing involves highly s...
September 10, 2024
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Episode 621
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21:04
WBSP620: Grow Your Business by Understanding ServicePower’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Field service workflows intersect with a range of enterprise software categories, such as CRM, ERP, and TMS. These workflows display notable differences when analyzed across various industries. Residential services, for instance, require integr...
September 09, 2024
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Episode 620
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54:47
WBSP619: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Configure-to-Order Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Configure-to-order (CTO) manufacturing presents a distinctive category, with many businesses initially steering clear due to the challenges of product standardization overhead, which is particularly daunting for startups. Furthermore, the expec...
September 03, 2024
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Episode 619
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24:58
WBSP618: Grow Your Business by Learning the Importance of Exceptional Leadership for Business Transformation Initiatives w/ DeWayne Allen
What is Exceptional Leadership? Is it characterized by a potent blend of vision, empathy, and resilience? Does it transcend mere management, inspiring individuals and teams to reach heights they never thought possible? Exceptional leaders foste...
September 02, 2024
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Episode 618
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44:23
WBSP617: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing firms combine elements from multiple manufacturing models such as project manufacturing and make-to-order. These companies are recognized for their complex operations, serving industries like equipment manu...
August 27, 2024
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Episode 617
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24:01
WBSP616: Grow Your Business by Understanding ServiceTitan's Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Vertical software was once considered a niche market within enterprise software, primarily served by VARs and ISVs with limited growth potential, while OEMs thrived on platform and ecosystem-focused business models. However, this landscape has ...
August 26, 2024
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Episode 616
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58:34
WBSP615: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Make-to-Stock Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Unlike make-to-stock enterprises, make-to-stock companies typically focus on consumer needs, requiring strong supply chain planning and possibly eCommerce functionalities. These companies operate across diverse sectors, including both discrete ...
August 20, 2024
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Episode 615
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27:58
WBSP614: Grow Your Business by Learning the Nuances of Product Taxonomy and Enrichment for eCommerce Merchants w/ Vikram Saxena
eCommerce stack has evolved significantly with substantial overlap among different tools. Inventory is one layer that is shared by several systems, with each serving a very different perspective. When commerce refers to inventory, it only cares...
August 19, 2024
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Episode 614
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44:53
WBSP613: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Make-to-Order Manufacturing ERP Systems in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Within the expansive domain of manufacturing, make-to-order enterprises distinguish themselves with their specialized operations. Although they are often categorized alongside make-to-stock, engineer-to-order, and project manufacturing firms, m...
August 13, 2024
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Episode 613
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26:05
WBSP612: Grow Your Business by Understanding Infor Nexus' Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Only a handful of companies possess a truly robust network capable of fueling demanding AI and ML algorithms. This network is crucial not only for optimizing the supply chain but also for facilitating platform adoption. If suppliers are hesitan...
August 12, 2024
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Episode 612
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51:02
WBSP611: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Food & Beverage ERP Systems in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
They are distinct and require a specialized ERP strategy because of their unique product development, quality control, and production procedures. This varied sector includes manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, each requiring a customize...
August 06, 2024
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Episode 611
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24:46
WBSP610: Grow Your Business by Learning the Evolution and Future Roadmap of FP&A Technologies w/ Alexander Ladd
FP&A space has come a long way. While companies might struggle to understand the difference between an ERP and an FP&A tool, even FP&A tools differ substantially. And not all tools are likely to have the same capabilities. Some tool...
August 05, 2024
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Episode 610
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36:59
WBSP609: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 ERP Systems for Service-centric Industries in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Characteristically lacking inventory-focused operations, ERP systems designed for service-oriented industries require unique features and architecture. Unlike product-focused sectors, which heavily utilize inventory costing layers and MRP strat...
July 30, 2024
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Episode 609
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30:30
WBSP608: Grow Your Business by Understanding Anaplan's Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
While Anaplan may have coined the term "Connected Planning," many businesses still grapple with identifying the appropriate interconnected elements. Supply Chain suites opt for a unique strategy, integrating planning with network and retail-foc...
July 29, 2024
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Episode 608
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58:21
WBSP607: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 ERP Systems for Product-centric Industries in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
In contrast to service-oriented industries, product-focused sectors prioritize inventory management over human resources and employee satisfaction. This difference calls for specialized ERP systems tailored to their needs. Manufacturers, distri...
July 23, 2024
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Episode 607
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36:15
WBSP606: Grow Your Business by Learning from Supply Chain Transformation Stories and Concepts w/ Eric Linxwiler
Supply Chain has become as much a buzzword as supply chain systems. What are supply chain systems? Are these systems designed to process transactions or enable collaboration? Should they cater to sourcing, product management, or logistics? Shou...
July 22, 2024
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Episode 606
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37:20
WBSP605: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Real-time Transportation Visibility Platforms in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Within the domain of real-time transportation visibility platforms, there are noticeable resemblances as each emphasizes comparable capabilities. However, distinctions become evident; certain platforms specialize in specific transportation mode...
July 16, 2024
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Episode 605
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21:35
WBSP604: Grow Your Business by Understanding O9 Solutions' Capabilities, an Objective Panel Discussion
Similar to how a business model can't be purchased off-the-shelf, enterprise architecture is not something you can acquire ready-made, either. Numerous factors come into play when defining architecture and determining suitable locations for inv...
July 15, 2024
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Episode 604
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57:46
WBSP603: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Supply Chain Suites in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Critical roles within architecture are contingent on cross-functional integration. Supply chain suites limit ERP suites to financial reporting, whereas suites tailored for the retail sector necessitate coordination with WMS, TMS, and OMS to ach...
July 09, 2024
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Episode 603
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28:03
WBSP602: Grow Your Business by Learning Different Architectural Patterns Containing Several Supply Chain Technologies w/ Jonathan Porter
While there might be overlap between retail and manufacturing business models, they have uniquely different processes, driving the need for distinct architecture and master data governance. While designing business processes and architecture, s...
July 08, 2024
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Episode 602
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38:08
WBSP601: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Supply Chain Business Network Platforms in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Prior to the introduction of supply chain business networks, industries relied on research and survey-based methods for supply chain planning. Companies in the data business frequently encountered substantial errors, resulting in inefficiencies...
July 02, 2024
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Episode 601
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23:41
WBSP600: Grow Your Business by Learning From an Expert Witness Story of an ERP Implementation Failure w/ Eric Kimberling
Technology is easy only for salespeople who have never implemented a single software. Sales and marketing hype often cloud executives’ judgment, leading to catastrophic decisions from the get-go. The biggest factor is unrealistic expectations. ...
July 01, 2024
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Episode 600
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36:57
WBSP599: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 S&OP Systems in 2024 w/ Sam Gupta
Conducting inventory-centric operations without an S&OP system is almost unfeasible. Historically, businesses handled operations using intricate spreadsheets that consolidated data from diverse sources. Despite ERP systems asserting S&O...
June 25, 2024
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Episode 599
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21:38