WBSRocks: Business Growth with Enterprise Software and Digital Transformation

Send us a textWhile there are several process manufacturing solutions out there, they all differ in their capabilities. Some are designed for growers and processors, while others are friendlier for distributors and DTC companies. The process manufacturing verticals have unique nuances, such as the hierarchy of serial and lot numbers. The serial numbers need to be managed at the UoM, case, and license plate levels. The pharma distribution may also have requirements such as DSD and route accounting with e-signature required for the delivery and then e-signature required at each process step for pharma compliance. So where does ECi Deacom fit, and how is it different from the other process manufacturing solutions 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 ECi Deacom’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including their depth with pharma and process manufacturing capabilities with features such as lot and serial number traceability, DSD accounting, recipe, and nutrition label printing. We also covered some of their weaknesses, such as multi-entity accounting and rigid structure for their chart of accounts.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 needs of the services industry might differ substantially, especially when you think of subscription, revenue recognition, and ASC 606 compliance capabilities. The ERP systems designed for the service industry might be very deep with grant and fund accounting, having payment terms and multi-element allocation at the line item level on the contract, and HIPAA compliance capabilities. These industries also have very unique requirements, such as the integration with best-of-breed CRM and project management software flavored with the capabilities of these industries. And that’s where Sage Intacct really shines.In today's episode, we invited Mike O’Brien from Sage Intacct from the ERP community. We discussed the target market and its capabilities for many different industries. We also discussed their roadmap and which features and capabilities their customers can expect in the next few years.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 textIs the controller a lead accountant? Are they responsible for preparing financial reporting for a business unit? Are they responsible for planning, budgeting, and spending? Do they work with the CFOs to manage both strategic and tactical activities? Are they also responsible for IT projects such as ERP implementation? Are they also responsible for FP&A? Is there a difference between a controller and a comptroller? Does the role vary depending on the size of the organization and geography? But most importantly, what are the KPIs that a controller needs to serve their responsibilities?In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for a live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss the top KPIs for controllers and the VP of Finance. We discussed the differences between these roles and how the roles might differ per geography, size of the company, and industry. We also discussed the top KPIs that they need to be successful in their roles.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 ERP consultants might put all process and food verticals under one umbrella, there are massive differences among these verticals. And some of these verticals require substantially different capabilities. The food vertical that also caters to growers and processors are very different from plain vanilla food distribution. Grower accounting is unique and may require DSD accounting as well. So which customers would be the right fit for Aptean bcFood?In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Aptean bcFood’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including how the needs of growers differ from other food and beverage companies and why you would need grower accounting built as part of the package. We also discussed concepts such as catch weight, scale integration, and the compliance requirements around weight management.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 textThere are several strategies that you can explore while starting on your paid media journey. You can either go general or specific, depending on your target market and the audience. But the strategy that may work for B2C might not work for B2B unless it’s a consumerized B2B business. Also, once you start on the customer-driven content acquisition, you need to keep collecting data and experimenting until you have a clear working model.In today's episode, our guest, Rishabh Jain, discusses content-driven customer acquisition and content experimentation for eCommerce brands. He also discusses how brands can formulate their strategy while starting on the journey of paid media. Finally, he discusses why it is critical to have the purchase funnel and the customer journeys right to get ROI from the paid efforts.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 is a better choice? Go for a well-known horizontal solution. Or opt for a vertical solution that can provide the last mile functionality? What if you could get the best of both worlds? And that's where Aptean JustFood is super handy.  Built on the Microsoft BC platform, it provides one of the best interfaces out there. And then it has all the bells and whistles that you might need for the food business, including support from Aptean. So which customers would be the right fit for Aptean JustFood?In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of Aptean JustFood’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including the best-of-breed capabilities of Just Food solution, which would have the best of Microsoft and Aptean while getting support from Aptean. Finally, we discussed the food-specific features and how involved food traceability could get that only solutions such as Aptean JustFood could handle.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 retail industry is unique in its architecture. You have layers such as B2B and B2C. The B2C and FMCG industries have always had unique architecture, with their needs for the POS being the most important. The role of ERP was limited to just financial reporting. The order management layer always consisted of the OMS in a combination of WMS and TMS, with the POS forming the fabric for inventory, allocation, and fulfillment. Now with the needs of eCommerce, things are a bit challenging as the architecture needs to change. So how is Kibo changing that?In today's episode, we invited Mark Wright from Kibo Commerce, one of the hottest vendors in the microservices-based OMS solution. We discussed the strengths and weaknesses of Kibo along with its target market. We also discussed the latest and greatest features that Kibo has been working on in the past quarter.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 textMarketing could be a time sucker if you don't track your numbers. But if you track too much, you might come across as too salesy that your prospects might not trust you. Marketing is all about the right balance. So how do you find that balance? And what KPIs CMOs use to track the balance?In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss the top KPIs for CMOs. We discussed the best KPIs that CMOs should be measuring. Finally, we discussed how the KPIs might differ for a CMO depending upon the industry and the stage of their company. 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 textThere is typically a difference between open-source and commercial eCommerce platforms. While you might save a little bit on the licensing with open source, it might end up costing the same with payment processor integrations, etc. Also, there are several categories of eCommerce platforms in the market. A lot of them are owned by payment companies. But there are other platforms that are owned by agencies. Both of their pros and cons, but you need to decide what will be in your best interest. So where does X-Cart fit in the value chain?In today's episode, we are going to independently review X-Cart’s capabilities. We covered many grounds including how X-cart’s unique capabilities for automotive and their integrations with several payment providers. Finally, we covered their migration to a recent version and unique customizability that might be available through other platforms.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 textThe open-source systems could be as expensive as their commercial peers once you account for all the costs associated with deploying software. Also, not all open-source software is created equal. Some have great governance processes in their communities, while others struggle to enforce controls, causing issues during upgrades. The open source systems are also more suitable for companies that have internal development expertise or have access to developers for free, like non-profits or universities. But just because developers might be available, you might still need business consultants who can help you re-engineer your processes. So where does ERPNext fit in the ERP value chain?In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of ERPNext’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including the differences between Odoo and ERPNext. Finally, we discussed the specific nuances of ERPNext, such as their approach to open source, the size of their community, and their unique capabilities for the service-centric verticals.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.