WBSRocks: Business Growth with Enterprise Software and Digital Transformation

Send us a textDo you know an eCommerce platform that is designed for WordPress users? Do you know an eCommerce platform that may require several plugins to build a complex store? Do you know an eCommerce platform that is designed for SMBs and doesn't charge based on GMV? Do you know an open-source eCommerce platform that is written in PHP but is not Magento or OroCommerce? If you guessed WooCommerce, then you are right.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of WooCommerce’s capabilities. We covered how it compares with other open-source and commercial platforms. Finally, we covered the businesses that would be most benefited from WooCommerce and where they might be stretching their capabilities.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 to your favorite podcasting platform.

Send us a textDo you know an ERP system that is designed for manufacturing but is not from Infor or Epicor? Do you know an ERP system that may not support as many layers of BOMs that Infor or Epicor systems might be able to support? Do you know an ERP system that might struggle with diverse business models, such as a business that might do both construction and distribution? Do you know an ERP system that has a very similar look and feel to Infor? If you have guessed Aptean Made2Manage, then you are right.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Aptean Made2Manage’s capabilities. We covered many grounds including its similarity in look and feel with Infor. Finally, we covered its BOM structure, traceability, costing layers,and technology.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 textEvery vendor out there would love to get on the shelves of big-box retailers. But the conversation finishes as soon as they ask for the price list. It might finish even sooner if you don’t know how to find the right buyer and understand their interests before pitching to them. So what are the best practices to get the attention of retail buyers?In today's episode our guest, Gil Bar-Lev, shares insights about the challenges associated with getting products on retailers’ shelves. He also talks about how dropshipping works and how some people might confuse it with the wholesale model. Finally, he discusses different strategies in navigating larger procurement organizations and how to get their attention.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 textThe lot and serial numbers strategies can help improve customer experience and traceability. But over-implementing lot and serial numbers might fire back with the increased overhead and admin efforts. In some industries, the lot numbers could be so involved that you might require multiple lot and serial numbers as part of the same product. There might also be requirements for different BOMs that may contain traceable assembly. So what are the best practices when it comes to implementing lot and serial numbers?In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts to live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss Lot/Serial Control best practices. We discussed the layers of the lot and serial numbers and how they might be different in different industries. Finally, we discussed the unique lot and serial number requirements of industries such as defense, pharma, and custom manufacturing.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 textDo you know an eCommerce platform that targets very small eCommerce startups, just like Wix or GoDaddy? Do you know an eCommerce platform that had recently filed chapter 11 to restructure its debt? Do you know an eCommerce platform that may not have as high a transaction fee similar to Shopify? Do you know an eCommerce platform that is based in Austin, TX? If you guessed Volusion, then you are right.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Volusion’s capabilities. We covered its strengths such as not having as high transaction fees and its alignment with smaller businesses. Finally, we discussed its financial challenges and the problems users reported while using this platform.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 to your favorite podcasting platform.

Send us a textDo you know an ERP system that is designed for the lumber and building materials industry? Do you know an ERP system that is integrated with most modeling software in the building materials space? Do you know an ERP system that allows entering delivery # and carrier while receiving inventory in the warehouse? Do you know an ERP system that allows picking based on sales orders? If you have guessed BisTrack, then you are right.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of BisTrack’s capabilities. We covered many grounds including its alignment with the building materials distributors and why this vertical has very unique needs where a vanilla ERP might struggle. Finally, we covered different integration requirements such as with the estimation software and eCommerce platforms, and how critical that is for ERP systems in this industry.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 textWhile companies understand the importance of cash, they struggle to create processes and KPIs that will help them drive cash for the company. Cash is the ultimate lifeblood of the companies. And they could have cash issues because of so many reasons. The cash issues could be because of how you are allocating your inventory to each channel. They could also be due to the inability to map the cash cycle of the business. Finally, they could be because you might be hyper-focused on revenue.In today's episode our guest, David Safeer, shares why companies need to shift their mindset to cash-focused strategies. He also talks about cash-related topics such as variables that drive cash issues with businesses, the KPIs that mislead businesses and cause performance issues, and how sales strategies might result in cash improvement. Finally, he shared several stories where he was able to save cash for several companies through this mindset.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 comes to mind when you think of engineering change control? Well, if you are a small shop with a few changes per month (or relatively straightforward products), then you might not see as many change orders. But if you are a highly engineered shop or sell custom products, you might receive change orders even after shipping your products. Heavy on change orders? Then you must need a formalized engineering change control process. Otherwise, you might struggle a lot. So what are the best practices of engineering change control?In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for a live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss Inventory Replenishment best practices. We discussed the nuances of simpler replenishment strategies such as min/maxes to more advanced such as Kanban, bin, and MRP-centric replenishment strategies. Finally, we discussed the advancements in the inventory replenishment strategies such as DDMRP and how that differs from other traditional methods of inventory replenishment.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 textDo you know an eCommerce platform that can handle all your content and data needs for you? Do you know an eCommerce platform that is really targeted at B2B  companies and has pre-built integrations with several industrial B2B ERP systems? Do you know an eCommerce platform that has a similar go-to-market strategy as Optimizely? If you guessed Unilog, then you are right.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Unilog’s capabilities. We covered its strengths such as its unique services for content creation that are extremely friendlier for the buying groups. Finally, we discussed its pros and cons and its similarity with other B2B eCommerce platforms such as Episerver or Optimizely.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 to your favorite podcasting platform.

Send us a textDo you know an ERP platform that started with the investment from Unit4 as the subsidiary but ended up being on its own and calling itself an ERP? Do you know an ERP system that got its PSA capabilities from the Salesforce consulting firm Appirio, which is now part of Wipro? Do you know an ERP platform that is primarily targeted at service-centric industries? If you have guessed FinancialForce, then you are right.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of FinancialForce’s capabilities. We covered many grounds including its origin and alignment with Unit4 and how it shaped up the target market for FinancialForce. Finally, we covered its strengths, weaknesses, and target industries.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.