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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, v ...
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Welcome to ‘Digital Supply Chain Talk for SMEs’, your weekly dose of insightful discussions and fun facts about the ever-evolving world of digital supply chains. This podcast is designed for SMEs in Manufacturing, Distribution, Wholesale, eCommerce/Retail, tech implementors, and anyone interested in the SAAS ecosystem of inventory/stock management. Each week, we dive deep into the intricate world of inventory management, ERP systems, fulfilment processes, and the broader digital transformati ...
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Hey there! I'm Steve Hutt, the host of eCommerce Fastlane – your go-to podcast for proven strategies and actionable insights to accelerate your Shopify store's growth. As a seasoned ecommerce entrepreneur, I'm passionate about empowering online retailers to boost traffic, conversions, and lifetime customer value. One reviewer described the show as having an "impressive level of content that is accessible for beginners, but even more rewarding for deep e-commerce experts who want to get into ...
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Send us a Text Message. Data is everywhere, but to be able to effectively use it, you need to understand their sources, limitations, and how you might be able to fill up gaps in your internal data with externally available datasets. The lifeblood of retail business runs on finding the right sites. But doing that is not easy because of the unavailab…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 achieve advanced capabilities such as inventory management and allocation. There has …
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Debbie Pearce, the Founder and CEO of CartStars, an exclusive, invitation-only community tailored for top leaders in ecommerce and retail. In this episode, Debbie shares her inspiring journey to the United States and how her experiences have profoundly influenc…
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Send us a Text Message. 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, several decisions could have a catastrophic impact on operational efficiency and en…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 across the supply chain. The establishment of networks posed challenges due to va…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we’re excited to have Vikas Jha, the Vice President of Engineering for Conversational Commerce at Bloomreach. In this episode of eCommerceFastlane, we dive into the exciting world of AI and how it's changing online shopping. Our guest is Vikas Jha, who leads the conversational commerce team a…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we’re excited to have Bill Glass, the Co-founder of AltruPay. In this episode of eCommerceFastlane, we talk with Bill Glass, the Co-founder of AltruPay. We explore the tricky world of payment processing for businesses in high-risk industries like firearms and CBD. Bill explains how AltruPay h…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of eCommerce Fastlane! I’m thrilled to bring you a conversation that’s packed with insights, challenges, and innovative strategies from the world of e-commerce and outdoor gear. Today, we have a very special guest joining us – John Roman, the Founder and CEO of BattlBox. If you’re not familiar with BattlBox, you’…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have John Roman, the Founder and CEO of BattlBox. Join our host, Steve Hutt, as they dive into the complexities and execution risks of building retail operating systems and ERP solutions. Learn how Good Day OS, an innovative alternative to NetSuite, simplifies ERP by embeddin…
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Send us a Text Message. 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. But that’s not all. Issues such as politics and power struggles may throw off any …
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of Amazon selling with a true industry expert. I’m thrilled to introduce our guest, Dan Brownsher, the Founder and CEO of ChannelKey. Dan’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From his roots in mobile advertising to becoming a top Amazon seller, he’s no…
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Send us a Text Message. 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&OP capabilities, their inflexible data structures for transactions impede analytical workfl…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Emmett Kilduff, The Co-Founder and CEO of The Fortia Group. Emmett brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on the art of deal-making in the e-commerce world. He emphasizes the importance of taking a slower, more thoughtful approach to attract potential buy…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we have two amazing guests: Andrew Curtis, the CEO of Clearco, and Tim Marinello, the COO of The Adventure Challenge. Clearco is changing the game for ecommerce businesses by giving them new ways to get funding to grow. Andrew explains how Clearco helps all kinds of ecommerce entrepreneurs wi…
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Send us a Text Message. Organizations engage in a multitude of projects, each with its own unique attributes—whether they are internal or external, short or long-term, billable or cost-centric. These projects also differ across industries, with specific scheduling and reporting requirements. Construction projects, for instance, exhibit significant …
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Send us a Text Message. ERPs have historically overlooked the requirements of IT teams. However, it's important to acknowledge that industries heavily reliant on ERPs may possess smaller IT teams. On the contrary, in other sectors, particularly those without extensive inventories, IT teams could essentially constitute the entire operations team.Jus…
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Send us a Text Message. Non-profit entities encounter unique ERP challenges that set them apart from inventory-focused businesses. Their varied structures, encompassing intricate elements like membership categories, grants, and complex workflows, differ widely across sectors. For example, educational and healthcare non-profits may require distinct …
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Send us a Text Message. Consulting companies generated trillions of dollars by orchestrating the movement of data and crafting ETL codes. This was essential to safeguard the operational systems from the potential impact of analytical workloads on performance. Operational systems handled transactional heavy lifting, while analytical workloads focuse…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Udayan Bose, the Founder and CEO of NetElixir. In this episode, we explore the evolution of digital marketing and the challenges businesses face with the growing lack of transparency and control on platforms like Google and Meta. Udayan reveals how NetElixir is breaking …
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Send us a Text Message. Cloud ERP systems vary widely, ranging from those concealing outdated backends as cloud-based solutions to more extreme cases that utilize on-premises code bases in data centers, merely claiming a 'web link' qualifies as the cloud. To unravel this complexity, it's essential to comprehend the diverse layers and factors that c…
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Send us a Text Message. Mom-and-pop businesses have a mindset that if they are able to manage the books, then they are good. But to build a scalable business, you need to implement the FP&A process sooner rather than later. The FP&A process can help with the forward-looking statements and planning the cash flow. It might also help identify the red …
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Kusha Kavandi, the Founder and CEO of Kazam. In this episode, host Steve Hutt is joined by guest Kusha Karvandi, founder of Kazam, to discuss the changing dynamics of selling on Amazon and how his AI-based software is revolutionizing Amazon advertising for brands. From n…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Vicky Pasche, the Founder and CEO of Dapper Boi. In this episode, Vicky shares the incredible journey of how she and her wife, Charise, identified a significant void in the market for non-binary clothing and launched Dapper Boi in 2015 through a successful Kickstarter ca…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Juan Meisel, the Founder and CEO of Grip. Grip launched in 2022 and has quickly become one of the fastest-growing companies in the perishable shipping industry. Their success is largely thanks to a strong focus on customer satisfaction and actively involving customers in…
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Send us a Text Message. While 2023 proved challenging for retailers, the positive aspect is that it didn't turn out as bleak as anticipated. The forecast for 2024 is still unclear, but there is optimism for a recovery. With restored economic confidence, retailers are ready to channel accumulated funds into postponed digital transformation trends in…
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Send us a Text Message. The assertion of a data platform serving as an ERP is not new. Many companies grapple with discerning the disparity between the two. The distinction is further muddled as data platforms become software-defined, emulating ERP functions. While data platforms traditionally reside in the architecture atop the transactional layer…
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Send us a Text Message. Specialized ERP systems tailored for the pharmaceutical industry surpass generic alternatives, ensuring shorter implementation times and increased success rates. Relying on ad-hoc arrangements can lead to unforeseen challenges, making pre-baked capabilities within the system's data model crucial for preventing issues with ve…
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Send us a Text Message. The medical device industry's unique challenges demand specialized ERP solutions, spanning consumable items and large CapEx equipment segments. Processes and regulations vary based on diagnostic or surgical use, complicating the ERP landscape. The sector faces increased scrutiny, making systems supporting comprehensive repor…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Brett Bernstein, the Founder and CEO of Gatsby. Discover how Gatsby's new accessible pricing model, akin to Klaviyo's, is revolutionizing the way brands of all sizes scale their marketing efforts. Brett will walk us through Gatsby's seamless 30-minute setup process, its …
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Send us a Text Message. The aerospace and defense industries grapple with unique challenges, including stringent quality and regulatory requirements, extended sales cycles, and uncertainties in supply chain planning. Tailored solutions are essential due to significant variations in manufacturing processes based on business models. Selecting an ERP …
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Tadej Bogataj, the Co-Founder of CartBoss, a company that is transforming the way eCommerce businesses leverage text message marketing. CartBoss offers a robust platform that enables you to send abandoned cart reminders and win-back messages, which not only boast impress…
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Send us a Text Message. Selecting 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 undersco…
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Send us a Text Message. For 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 pivota…
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Send us a Text Message. The newer technologies seem to have a claim of being easier without requiring the complexity of database programming. The reality is that newer technologies have a place, and they are suitable for those use cases. But that doesn’t make database programming nay inferior. They are both a place depending upon the need for trans…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're excited to have Ben Sharf, the Co-Founder of Platter. Platter is a game-changing company that's transforming how Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands optimize and manage their Shopify stores. Ben brings a fascinating background to his role, having been a Division 1 hockey player and an eComm…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're sitting down with Jason Wojo, the Founder and CEO of Wojo Media. Renowned for his expertise in scaling businesses through strategic advertising, Jason has overseen Wojo Media's impressive journey, helping over 1300 businesses achieve 6, 7, and even 8 figure revenues, cumulatively genera…
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Send us a Text Message. Surpassing 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 …
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Send us a Text Message. As 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…
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Welcome to another exciting episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we have with us Chris Panteli, the Co-Founder and CEO of Linkifi who shares his unique journey from running a fish and chip shop to revolutionizing the SEO landscape for ecommerce brands. In this episode, titled "Linkifi", Chris dives deep into the world of link building, explaining …
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're sitting down with Paul Jarrett, the Co-Founder and CEO of Bulu, join us for an insightful conversation. As the co-founder of a company that has navigated the twists and turns of the subscription box world with impressive agility, Paul has a wealth of experiences to share. From their ear…
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Send us a Text Message. What 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 …
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're sitting down with Chase Clymer, the Co-Founder and CEO of Electric Eye. In this episode we're going to unpack the critical topic of post-launch website optimization and the challenges of platform migration, particularly to Shopify. Chase will be sharing his wealth of knowledge on how to…
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Send us a Text Message. In 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 operationa…
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Send us a Text Message. Autonomous AI represents a frontier in artificial intelligence, encompassing a spectrum that differs from predictive and generative capabilities. Distinguishing between these facets, predictive AI anticipates outcomes based on historical data, while generative AI creates new content or scenarios. Autonomous AI, however, take…
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Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, we're sitting down with Neil Twa, the Co-Founder and CEO of Voltage DM, a pioneering ecommerce consultancy that guides entrepreneurs in building omnichannel empires. With over 17 years of experience spanning AI research at IBM, mobile technology at Sprint, and lead generation through global a…
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Send us a Text Message. Despite 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 regulati…
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Send us a Text Message. When 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 acro…
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Welcome back to eCommerce Fastlane, the go-to podcast guiding you through the twists and turns of digital retail. I’m your host, Steve Hutt, and today we've got a thrilling episode lined up for you! Joining us in the fast lane is Ashu Dubey, CEO and co-founder of Glean AI, an incredible generative AI platform that’s making waves in the ecommerce wo…
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Send us a Text Message. While distribution industries may not exhibit the same level of complexity as some other sectors when viewed through the lens of ERP, they undeniably present their own distinctive set of nuances. Managing the movement and coordination of goods within a distribution network involves a series of intricacies, such as inventory …
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