WBSRocks: Scaling Growth with AI, Enterprise Software, and Digital Transformation

Send us Fan MailThe small job shop market is also flooded. With unique software that could be perceived as different. From the mainstream ERP systems. The JobBOSS2 system is one example. That was created by jamming together the best of E2 Shoptech and JobBOSS. JobBOSS was known for easy to use QuickBooks-like functionality. For smaller shops, but had a much superior UX. E2 Shoptech, on the other hand, had robust features and was behind in its technology.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of ECi JobBoss’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including the changes in the ECi portfolio and how they might impact the ECi product. Finally, we reviewed its data model and which segment the solution fit the most.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 Fan MailThe foundation of retail business relies on having access to good quality data. Without the right data, retailers make uninformed decisions, such as raising their prices or targeting expensive channels that are likely to fire back. The problem is much worse when they might have multiple systems, as getting true insights from this architecture is much harder. So what do retailers need to do to operate in a hybrid environment where the traditional methods of running a retail business are likely to fall short?In today's episode, our guest, Kathy Aronson, shares her insights on centralizing data for retail companies. She talks about why data sharing is critical for retail channel partners, and the retailers need to think beyond the four walls of retail. Finally, she discusses why data could help retail brands lose their marketshare when they don’t make decisions based on data.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 Fan MailRework issues could eat up all of your margins. There could be several reasons why there might be rework orders. The rework could be quality issues in the production process. Or they could be because of the issues with incoming raw materials. So what are the best practices for reducing rework in the manufacturing industry?In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for a live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss Manufacturing Rework best practices. We discussed the triggers and process boundaries for manufacturing rework. Finally, we discussed the best practices to reduce it.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 Fan MailHow hard could it be to choose a payment provider? And what could go wrong with eCommerce integrations? Well, if you don't understand how to integrate them, you could be locked out of your account.  You might not be able to access your funds for the products you may have sold. But that all might be necessary if you want to protect yourself from fraud. So how would 2Checkout help?In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry experts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to conduct an independent review of 2Checkout/VeriFone’s capabilities. We covered why payment providers are the hardest to work with among eCommerce technologies. Finally, we discussed how different payment processors differ and why companies will need a payment processor such as 2Checkout/Verifone despite their negative reviews and clunky 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 to your favorite podcasting platform.

Send us Fan MailDo you know an ERP from Germany, but it is not SAP? Do you know an ERP system that has a similar look and feel as the other manufacturing software such as Infor or Aptean? Do you know an ERP system that has similar workflows built up as NextWorld? Do you know an ERP system that might not be as penetrated in North America? If you have guessed Abas ERP, 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 Abas ERP’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including its origin, architecture, and target market. Finally, we analyzed several user reviews to explore the strength and weaknesses of the solution.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 Fan MailBuying a machine is an expensive investment that most companies would think twice before thinking about replacing. Also, replacement decisions could be complex as various factors need to be considered including buy vs maintain, and the overall cost of ownership for both of these decisions including taxes. If you are thinking of replacing, machinery dealers could not only help you maintain but might be able to sell at the carrying costs on your balance sheet, if not for profit.In today's episode, our guest, Noah Graff, shares insights about the business model of machinery dealers. He also talks about the best practices of working with a machinery dealer. Finally, he compares different machines and how a different strategy might be required for each of these cases.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 Fan MailHow hard could job sequencing be? Isn't it all about the order of the jobs?  Yes, but there could be several rules that could be used depending on your strategy. Earlier due date, Longest Processing Time, Shortest Processing Time, First-Come, First Serve, and Least Setup Hours - to name a few. So what are the best practices when it comes to job sequencing?In today's episode, we invited a panel of cross-functional experts for a live interview on LinkedIn who brings significant expertise to discuss Job Sequencing best practices. We discussed how the competing priorities could be problematic for the shop floor and how job sequencing rules affect the outcome for on-time delivery. Finally, we covered several stories related to job sequencing.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 Fan MailDo you know a CMS platform that is often installed alongside commercetools and SFCC? Do you know a CMS platform that is completely headless and not part of the suite like HCL Commerce? Do you know a CMS platform that is designed for a best-of-breed composable experience? Do you know a content modeling platform in the headless world? If you have guessed Amplience, 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 Amplience’s capabilities. We covered why it’s so popular among other headless platforms and why most enterprise companies end up using it regardless of the choice of their eCommerce platforms. Finally, we covered why it would require changing the mindset and consulting help to come up with the data model.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 Fan MailDo you know an ERP that has one of the strongest functionality for pharma? Do you know a pharma ERP that is targeted at SMB wholesale distribution customers? Do you know an ERP that might have pre-baked functionality for CSOS reporting? Do you know an ERP that has POS and eCommerce built as part of the ERP? If you have guessed Blue Link ERP, 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 Blue Link ERP’s capabilities. We covered many grounds, including its superior design compared to another tier 4 systems. Finally, we covered its pharma-specific functionality and why it would be a heavier lift for pharma companies to develop this functionality on top of the vanilla ERP systems.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 Fan MailLogistics planning requires an understanding of constraints and building relationships with carriers. While your KPIs might appear OK on the surface, there might be other issues such as packages arriving damaged or the carriers sub-contracting most of their operations. Understanding the root cause of these issues requires you to simplify your KPIs. But ensure that KPIs are well communicated and understood by everyone involved. As they say, change for the sake of change is not good. Similarly, creating KPIs just for the sake of tracking is not good. In today's episode our guest, Meagan Elkes, shares insights about the On Time Delivery performance issues. She also talks about how OTD and carrier performance is correlated and how the declining performance may be a sign of issues with the other one. Finally, we discussed concepts such as lane design, supply chain planning, and network mapping.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.