WBSRocks: Business Growth with Enterprise Software and Digital Transformation

Send us a textSelecting an ERP system for the automotive industry involves unique challenges due to its consumer-centric nature, leading to intricate and unpredictable processes. Consumer behaviors impact the entire automotive value chain, necessitating continuous innovation and modifications to products. This dynamic environment underscores the importance of collaboration and joint planning, influencing compliance and global trade processes. Understanding critical success factors is crucial, as choosing an ERP system not tailored to the industry may result in overengineering and adoption challenges. In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 automotive ERPs in 2024. He also discusses the crucial needs of automotive companies and how to identify the systems designed for them. Finally, he describes the pros and cons of each solution and where each of them might be a fit.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

Send us a textFor large companies, the ERP system selection process extends beyond functional specifications, focusing on handling immense transactional capacity and cross-functional process throughput. Software-enabled process evaluation mirrors resource planning, emphasizing meticulous capacity planning for smooth operations. The pivotal decision in cross-functional process throughput involves choosing between isolated and tightly integrated processes, considering factors like human resources interactions and reconciliation overhead. Varied implementation strategies emerge, with some favoring tightly integrated methods while others opt for slightly more best-of-breed approaches. Large enterprises face challenges such as evolving desired states and extended implementation horizons, treating ERP as the corporate financial ledger while allowing subsidiaries flexibility. Navigating these complexities prompts the question: which systems prove optimal, irrespective of architecture?In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 large company ERP in 2024. He also discusses the crucial needs of large enterprises and how to identify the systems designed for them. Finally, he describes the pros and cons of each solution and where each of them might be a fit.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

Mike Bowers, industrial data expert, discusses the state of industrial data today. Topics include evolution of technologies like JSON and SQL, importance of data collection from edge devices, and adoption of newer methods for real business value in manufacturing systems.

Send us a textSurpassing the $100 million revenue mark presents a significant challenge, where reliance on ad-hoc planning and siloed processes can lead to financial performance issues. Companies aiming to move beyond this stage require robust process integration and global financial and operational synergies. In the mid-market, tailored system solutions become crucial, with notable diversity, especially among upper mid-market companies nearing $1 billion in revenue. Ideal systems for mid-market businesses, whether upper or lower end, must balance advanced capabilities, scalability, and alignment with specific growth trajectory needs and constraints.In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 ERP systems for mid-sized businesses in 2024. He also discusses the crucial needs of mid-sized businesses and how to identify the systems designed for them. Finally, he describes the pros and cons of each solution and where each of them might be a fit.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

Send us a textAs businesses progress beyond the startup phase, ERP adoption becomes integral, yet disjointed solutions persist, even within an ERP-inclusive architecture, often centered on financial reporting and basic transactions. Streamlining ad-hoc processes and unique data models from the earlier stage is essential to avoid financial challenges at the next inflection point, especially with the expansion of departments leading to overlapping responsibilities. The importance of batch capabilities becomes apparent, addressing increased workload from reconciling disconnected data silos and managing ad-hoc processes, prompting a closer look at process re-engineering and tightly integrated processes, particularly in inventory management. The tactical perspective of executives, guided by current priorities and immediate needs, raises the question of which ERP systems best suit smaller businesses at this transitional stage.In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 ERP systems for small businesses in 2024. He also discusses the crucial needs of small businesses and how to identify the systems designed for them. Finally, he describes the pros and cons of each solution and where each of them might be a fit.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

Send us a textWhat exactly is an ERP? It's essentially a bundled suite of various offerings. However, simply combining various offerings doesn't automatically qualify a collection of software as an ERP. The determining factor is the level of embeddedness that categorizes software as an ERP. Moreover, the components included within an ERP may vary depending on the industry. While finance and accounting typically form the core requirements for an ERP, the approaches differ—some integrate HCM and FP&A, while others incorporate PLM, WMS, and TMS. So, where does Unit4 stand in terms of capabilities, and how does it stack up against other ERP systems?In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Unit4’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including their unique suite approach because of their combination of ERP, HCM, S2P, and FP&A. We also discussed the differences between service-centric and product-centric ERP and how they each differ in their process and cross-functional integration.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

Send us a textIn the dynamic journey of startup growth, the shift from smaller accounting systems becomes pivotal as initial revenue milestones are surpassed. As startups navigate these challenges, the manageable impact on the bottom line highlights the unique characteristics of systems tailored to the financial constraints and operational realities of this critical growth phase, making the quest to identify systems for this transitional period an essential consideration.In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 ERP systems for startups in 2024. He also discusses the crucial needs of startups and how to identify the systems designed for startups. Finally, he describes the pros and cons of each solution and where each of them might be a fit.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

AI expert Bryan DeBois discusses how Autonomous AI differs from Predictive and Generative AI, its potential in industrial applications, challenges faced by manufacturers, and the importance of connecting equipment to the Internet for growth strategies.

Send us a textDespite the outward similarities shared among various ERP systems, the construction industry imposes distinct and specialized requirements that necessitate tailored capabilities. Construction projects involve a dynamic interplay of factors, such as project timelines, resource allocation, and compliance with specific regulations, which differ significantly from those encountered in other sectors. ERP solutions designed for the construction industry address these unique challenges by incorporating features like project management modules, job costing, and resource scheduling. The ability to integrate financial data, monitor project progress, and manage procurement processes in real time is crucial for construction companies seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and successfully navigate the complexities inherent in large-scale projects. Therefore, in the realm of ERP systems, recognizing and accommodating the specific needs of the construction industry is pivotal for ensuring optimal performance and project success.In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 construction ERP systems in 2024. He also discusses changes in ranking from 2023. Finally, he describes developments with each of these systems and how that contributed to their changed rankings in 2024.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform. 

Send us a textWhen considering the array of choices in TMS software, the options are abundant. TMS systems exist that cater to diverse modes and geographies alongside those tailored for specific business models. On the surface, distinguishing between them may prove challenging. If you are reviewing TMS options, you are likely to come across Shipwell, especially in the NetSuite and MS Dynamics ecosystems. So, what are Shipwell's capabilities, and how does it measure up against other supply chain suites in the market?In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Shipwell's capabilities. We covered many grounds, including their unique capabilities with machine learning and scheduling capabilities considering demand and supply from carriers from their network. We also discussed the differences in their presence in various ecosystems, such as NetSuite and MS Dynamics ecosystems.For more information on growth strategies for SMBs using ERP and digital transformation, visit our community at wbs. rocks or elevatiq.com. To ensure that you never miss an episode of the WBS podcast, subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform.