WBSRocks: Business Growth with ERP and Digital Transformation Sam Gupta

Send us a Text Message.In contrast to service-oriented industries, product-focused sectors prioritize inventory management over human resources and employee satisfaction. This difference calls for specialized ERP systems tailored to their needs. Manufacturers, distributors, and all players in the production cycle prioritize their products as the key distinguishing factor. Service-oriented firms that offer consultancy to these product-centric entities represent the minority in this scenario.In...

Send us a Text Message.Supply Chain has become as much a buzzword as supply chain systems. What are supply chain systems? Are these systems designed to process transactions or enable collaboration? Should they cater to sourcing, product management, or logistics? Should they host processes such as ESG, trade promotions management, or upstream vs downstream processes?In today's episode, our guest, Eric Linxwiler, discusses supply chain transformation stories and concepts. He distinguishes how t...

Send us a Text Message.Within the domain of real-time transportation visibility platforms, there are noticeable resemblances as each emphasizes comparable capabilities. However, distinctions become evident; certain platforms specialize in specific transportation modes, while others boast multi-modal proficiency. Geographic coverage also varies, with some predominantly serving North America and others exclusively focusing on Europe. While some operate independently as standalone applications, ...

Send us a Text Message.Similar to how a business model can't be purchased off-the-shelf, enterprise architecture is not something you can acquire ready-made, either. Numerous factors come into play when defining architecture and determining suitable locations for inventory, allocation, and collaboration. Considerations for architecture may vary depending on factors such as speed requirements or financial control specifications per transaction. In the context of S&OP systems, a significant...

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 been historical consideration for these functions to be inherently part of the ERP, leading to debates on whether they should be hosted elsewhere. I...

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 enterprise performance. While any enterprise decisions are never easy, what makes it challenging is that very little consensus exists on the role of e...