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Sam Gupta
Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ Inc
Toronto, Canada
Sam Gupta has been an ERP thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades, with the primary focus on financial systems and ERP. He has been part of large transformation initiatives for fortune-500 corporations but now spends his time consulting with SMEs as a Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ.
He is involved with digital transformation projects ranging from enterprise technology selection, integration, upgrade, implementation, and training.
Sam regularly speaks at industry conferences and contributes his experiences through many popular blogs and publications.
He also hosts a podcast called WBSRocks focused on business growth through digital transformation and ERP where he interviews top influencers and executives from ERP, Supply Chain, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, and Accounting.
Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking Travels From: Toronto, ON
Speaking Topics: ERP, CRM, Enterprise Software, Digital Transformation, Business Systems, E-commerce, Supply Chain, Industry 4.0
ERP Thought Leadership Driving Digital Transformation
August 09, 2021
Webinar : How to Successfully Approach ERP Software Implementation
August 09, 2021
The Marriage of ERP and eCommerce
August 09, 2021
Featured Topics
Why defining business architecture is important before investing in IT or technology?
They say garbage-in-garbage-out when it comes to implementing digital systems. While business architecture may come across as a technical term, the true essence of business architecture is to map the blueprint of your current processes and vision while decoupling the technical solutions. It is similar to drawing a blueprint of your house on a piece of paper before you start constructing it. This exercise helps in identifying the right digital solutions and prevents significant financial risks.
How to start on the e-commerce journey for the first time and grow?
Most manufacturers rely on traditional methods of selling and shy away from modern techniques such as e-commerce. While traditional models existed for ages, they didn't require you to be razor-sharp with your focus, as word-of-mouth wasn't as expensive. And even if you didn't have your business model as refined, you probably survived, and you might argue that you grew to your desired rate. However, e-commerce requires you to refine your business model and understand your ideal customer profile deeper. Or you could be out of cash before you even realize it.
Industry 4.0 Requires a Connected Business System Architecture
Collecting data is easy, but gleaning insights from data have always been challenging. And actionable instructions or the orchestration layer built based on the gleaned insights is even more difficult. But this is where the real value of industry 4.0 initiatives is when machines and software can learn the context in real-time and take actionable steps that will positively impact the bottom line.
ERP Maintenance Fee Negotiations: Capping Annual Increases Early
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February 23, 2026
Last Updated on March 3, 2026 by Shrestha Dash ERP maintenance fees represent one of the largest and least scrutinized components of total enterprise software ownership cost. For a mid-sized organization with $2 million in annual software licenses, maintenance typically starts in the 18–22% range
ERP Implementation Failure Lessons: The $1 Billion Wake-Up Call
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February 18, 2026
Last Updated on March 3, 2026 by Shrestha Dash In the last five years, publicly reported ERP implementation failures have exceeded $1 billion in documented financial losses. Industries include corporate, healthcare, manufacturing, and government sectors. That figure only includes cases where costs w
ERP Implementation Credibility Damage: The Lamb Weston Case
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February 16, 2026
Last Updated on February 26, 2026 by Shrestha Dash In April 2024, Lamb Weston Holdings disclosed that a failed SAP S/4HANA implementation had cost the company $135 million in lost sales in a single quarter. The stock price collapsed 19.4%. Securities class action lawsuits followed. The CIO was repla
ERP Reimplementation Failure Risk: Lessons From Birmingham’s Oracle ERP
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February 11, 2026
Last Updated on February 25, 2026 by Shrestha Dash Birmingham City Council’s Oracle ERP saga has become one of the most extensively documented ERP reimplementation failure risk in UK public sector history. The original Oracle implementation, which triggered financial chaos when it went live, f
ERP Master Data Failure: How SPAR Group’s Warehouse Integration Collapsed Its Operations
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February 09, 2026
Last Updated on February 23, 2026 by Shrestha Dash When SPAR Group launched its SAP S/4HANA implementation at its KwaZulu-Natal distribution center in February 2023, executives expected operational excellence and supply chain transformation. Instead, the widely reported ~$100 million implementation
Epicor Cloud Migration: A Decision Framework for On-Premise Customers
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February 04, 2026
Last Updated on February 19, 2026 by Shrestha Dash Epicor’s announcement to sunset on-premise development for Kinetic, Prophet 21, and BisTrack has created a decision point for roughly 20,000 organizations globally. While Active Support continues through December 31, 2029, this timeline requir
ERP Change Management: Driving User Adoption & Minimizing Resistance
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February 02, 2026
Last Updated on February 10, 2026 by Shrestha Dash ERP implementations fail at alarming rates. Research indicates that approximately 70% of ERP projects fail to meet their original business goals, with an estimation of 25% failing catastrophically. The root cause is rarely technical. Even the most s
ERP Go-live failure: Why Faulty Implementation Schedules Cost Millions
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January 28, 2026
Last Updated on February 10, 2026 by Shrestha Dash The decision of when to launch an ERP system ranks among the most consequential choices in implementation projects. Get the timing right, and organizations transition smoothly with minimal disruption. Get it wrong, and the ERP go-live failure can re
ERP Data Migration Failure: Lessons from SAAQ’s Digital Platform
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January 26, 2026
Last Updated on February 10, 2026 by Shrestha Dash In February 2023, Quebec’s Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) launched SAAQclic, a digital platform intended to modernize driver licensing and vehicle registration services for millions of Quebecers. Within days, the s
ERP Migration Risks: Lessons from Forced ERP Transitions
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January 21, 2026
Last Updated on January 27, 2026 by Shrestha Dash ERP migrations represent some of the highest-risk technology initiatives organizations undertake. When migrations are strategic choices driven by business needs and executed with adequate planning, they frequently deliver substantial operational impr
HubSpot vs Zoho CRM Independent Review
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December 25, 2024
HubSpot CRM, compared to Salesforce, has a somewhat simpler data and process model, making it a better fit for SMBs focused on content-centric marketing workflows. On the other hand, Zoho CRM is tailored for smaller professional services companies like marketing agencies, tech startups, and software
HubSpot vs Salesforce CRM Independent Review 2025
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December 23, 2024
HubSpot CRM, compared to Salesforce, has a somewhat simpler data and process model, making it a better fit for SMBs focused on content-centric marketing workflows. On the other hand, Salesforce serves companies of all sizes, featuring a startup-friendly version and excelling in managing complex CRM
Top 10 Non-Profit CRMs In 2025
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December 16, 2024
Defining the needs of non-profit organizations as challenging would be an understatement. Many assume that non-profits are less complex than for-profit businesses due to their perceived lack of extensive commercial transactions. However, non-profits often face even greater challenges because of thei
Top 10 Large CRMs In 2025
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December 11, 2024
Large companies, like other market segments, have specific needs that call for specialized capabilities. As they move beyond the mid-market segment, these organizations must unify their global workloads within a single system to enable cohesive governance and effective global planning. Their workflo
Top 10 Mid-Sized CRMs In 2025
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December 09, 2024
Mid-market companies, like any other market segment, have distinct complexities that require tailored CRM capabilities. Having outgrown small business CRMs, they now face challenges that were less relevant in their earlier stages. This realization allows them to justify a larger implementation budge
Top 10 CRMs For Small Businesses In 2025
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December 04, 2024
As smaller businesses outgrow the startup phase, they often need to consolidate data silos. But, with their limited budgets (and somewhat misaligned functions), complete consolidation may be challenging at this stage. Unlike startups, which generally struggle to build a consistent go-to-market strat
Top 10 CRMs For Startups In 2025
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December 02, 2024
CRMs are often the first software that startups adopt, though their scope varies. For some companies, a CRM primarily tracks customer interactions, while for others, it serves to drive revenue. Generally, startup organizations tend to be lean, with minimal layers of management. Sales territories and
Top 10 EAM Systems In 2024
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November 27, 2024
Similar to other horizontally overlapping categories transcending industries, the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) category is broad, covering a range of solutions, some integrated with hardware vendors while others deeply buried inside ERP systems. The range of use cases might differ based on the
Top 10 Marketing Automation Systems In 2024
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November 25, 2024
Marketing Automation. The noisiest category ever – due to lower barriers to entry. Generally, falling within the CRM systems category, specifically handling upstream marketing efforts. One key component is email marketing, but they also include SMS marketing and omnichannel capabilities, often int
Top 10 Field Service Systems in 2024
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November 20, 2024
Unlike most other industries, field service industries have their own “personalities,” with varying business processes depending upon the micro-vertical. An example of these micro-verticals could be traditional field service categories such as appliance repair – or home cleaning (think field w
Top 10 Plastic Extrusion ERP Systems In 2024
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November 18, 2024
Plastic extrusion companies. Used in various industries such as construction, automotive, aerospace, medical, packaging, consumer goods, electronics, and agriculture, they specialize in the manufacturing process called plastic extrusion. Because of its material efficiency, continuous production, and
IFS vs Odoo ERP Independent Review 2024
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November 13, 2024
Similar to other upper mid-market ERP solutions like Infor LN, QAD, or Sage X3, IFS boasts extensive functionality that is tailored for companies that are heavy in asset and field service operations. On the other hand, Odoo caters to smaller companies transitioning from QuickBooks or Xero, streamlin
Epicor Kinetic vs Odoo ERP Independent Review 2024
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November 11, 2024
Epicor Kinetic boasts a sophisticated data model, particularly surpassing entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica or NetSuite. On the other hand, Odoo caters to smaller companies transitioning from QuickBooks or Xero, streamlining operations from various add-ons, spreadsheets, and applications. Epico
Infor M3 vs Odoo ERP Independent Review 2024
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November 06, 2024
Infor M3 targets companies surpassing particularly entry-level ERP systems like Acumatica, Infor CSI, or NetSuite. On the other hand, Odoo caters to smaller companies transitioning from QuickBooks or Xero, streamlining operations from various add-ons, spreadsheets, and applications. Infor M3 also de
NetSuite vs IFS ERP Independent Review 2024
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September 16, 2024
NetSuite caters well particularly to globally spread small to mid-market companies seeking robust financial capabilities with localization in numerous countries. It also offers solutions tailored to specific business models. On the other hand, similar to other upper mid-market ERP solutions like Inf
Government Grants in Canada, Q1 2026 Update: Funding ERP, Software, and Technology Projects
Linkedin
March 13, 2026
Digital transformation projects can be expensive. ERP implementations, software modernization, and automation initiatives require significant investment. Fortunately, many governments offer funding programs designed to support technology adoption and productivity improvements.
AI-Readiness 2026: What You Need to Do Before Undertaking AI Initiatives
Linkedin
January 01, 2026
AI adoption is accelerating, but most initiatives fail to scale. Nearly 80% of AI projects stall before delivering business value. The causes are consistent. Poor data quality. Unclear processes. Architectural misalignment. Overstated vendor claims. AI does not fix these weaknesses.
Century Business Solutions Partners with ElevatIQ to Deliver Credit Card Processing within Acumatica
PRWeb
October 08, 2020
The partnership between Century Business Solutions and ElevatIQ will allow merchants to process payments directly within Acumatica, providing new productivity gain, lowering processing fees and increasing data security.
WBSRocks is a community and a media company focused on digital transformation and business growth. It runs several initiatives including a podcast, clubhouse rooms, happy hours, Twitter chat, slack, and LinkedIn communities, and a network of LinkedIn influencers.
WBSRocks helps companies that are looking to create white-labeled communities and podcasts around their target audience utilizing our network. These communities help companies in expediting content development, growing their network, and recruiting and building relationships with their target customers and influencers.
WBSRocks is capable of managing the end-to-end process of community development including recruiting the target customers, launching a white-labeled podcast, building the audience and buzz around the podcast, inviting them to speak on the podcast, interviewing them on the topic aligned with brand offerings, promoting on podcasting and social media platforms, and finally nurturing relationships to find leads.
CEO / Principal Consultant
ElevatIQ Inc.
December 01, 2015
ElevatIQ is a digital transformation consulting firm with a focus on business process automation, customer experience, continuous improvement, and marketing automation. ElevatIQ helps with the procurement of business systems (such as ERP and CRM) and provides implementation assistance for the systems produced by tier I publishers. Through its partnership model with several edge software providers, ElevatIQ is your one-stop shop for all your business transformation and digital needs.
Tags: Digital Transformation, ERP, Customer Experience
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20 ERP System Examples for Different Business Sizes and Types
SelectHub
August 08, 2025
To find the right ERP fit, you first need a clear understanding of how your business works today and how you want it to work in the future. Gupta recommends doing a gap analysis — looking at your ideal way of operating and comparing it to what the ERP system can actually do.
Webinar : How to Successfully Approach ERP Software Implementation
SelectHub
July 15, 2021
A panel of experts answers everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask about implementing ERP and other enterprise software for optimal results
WBSP823: Scale Growth by Understanding the State of ERP in 2026, an Objective Panel Review
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March 04, 2026
Send a textFor decades, ERP systems have formed the operational backbone of enterprise organizations, enabling process consolidation, reducing data silos, and enforcing financial discipline. However, these benefits came with structural tradeoffs. Implementations were lengthy. Data models became rigi
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WBSP822: Scale Growth by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Dec 2025, Ep 40, an Objective Panel Discussion
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March 03, 2026
Send a textThis cluster of enterprise software announcements highlights how vendors are rapidly embedding AI, expanding ecosystem integrations, and strengthening vertical depth to drive measurable operational outcomes. From Camunda’s integrations with ServiceNow to Pipefy’s launch of next-genera
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WBSP821: Scale Growth by Learning the Top TMS Systems In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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March 02, 2026
Send a textTransportation management has evolved into a strategic control point for cost optimization, service reliability, and long-term supply chain resilience. As freight networks grow more fragmented and execution complexity increases, selecting a TMS is no longer about basic load planning or fr
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WBSP820: Scale Growth by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Nov 2025, Ep 39, an Objective Panel Discussion
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February 24, 2026
Send a textThis week’s enterprise software announcements reflect a broad, coordinated push toward AI-native experiences layered across collaboration, operations, finance, and core business platforms. Salesforce’s latest version of Slack, Oracle’s role-based AI agents for Fusion Cloud, and SAP?
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WBSP819: Scale Growth by Learning the Top WMS Systems In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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February 23, 2026
Send a textWhen evaluating WMS systems for 2026, it is essential to recognize that this is a structurally best-of-breed category rather than an extension of ERP or eCommerce platforms. This analysis deliberately excludes lightweight warehouse workflows embedded in broader systems, which are primaril
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WBSP818: Scale Growth by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Oct 2025, Ep 38, an Objective Panel Discussion
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February 17, 2026
Send a textThis week’s enterprise software developments underscore a widening gap between rapid AI-driven platform innovation and the unresolved execution risks embedded in large-scale ERP programs. On one side of the ledger, Mendix and OutSystems both advanced their agentic AI roadmaps with new r
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WBSP817: Scale Growth by Learning the Top HCM Software In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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February 16, 2026
Send a textHCM operates under a different operational gravity, shaped by higher data sensitivity, greater regulatory exposure, and people-centric workflows that do not map cleanly to financial or supply chain logic. HR data carries a uniquely elevated risk profile, and processes such as payroll, ben
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WBSP816: Scale Growth by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Oct 2025, Ep 37, an Objective Panel Discussion
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February 10, 2026
Send a textThis week’s enterprise software headlines highlight a market simultaneously accelerating into agentic AI while still wrestling with the structural and legal fallout of past transformation failures. On the innovation front, Genstore’s $10M seed round, Tray.ai’s launch of the Tray Age
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WBSP815: Scale Growth by Learning the Top Marketing Automation Systems In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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February 09, 2026
Send a textWhile most modern CRMs offer basic marketing automation, those native modules are typically optimized for simple campaign execution and lead nurturing and often lack the depth, specialization, and innovation velocity of dedicated platforms. This list therefore prioritizes best-of-breed sy
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WBSP814: Scale Growth by Understanding DualEntry’s Capabilities, an Objective Panel Review - Part I
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February 04, 2026
Send a textAI-native ERP platforms are fundamentally redefining what buyers should expect from enterprise systems, not just in how they automate work, but in how they are architected, implemented, and governed over time. In this independent, evidence-based review of DualEntry—one of the most visib
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WBSP813: Scale Growth by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Oct 2025, Ep 36, an Objective Panel Discussion
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February 03, 2026
Send a textThis week’s enterprise software news highlights a widening gap between glossy innovation narratives and the hard operational and governance realities shaping buyer risk. On the innovation side, BlackLine’s launch of Verity for the Office of the CFO, Tray.ai’s Agent Hub, Genstore’s
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WBSP812: Scale Growth by Learning the Top Retail Digital Transformation Trends In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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February 02, 2026
Send a textThe top retail digital transformation trends for 2026 capture a fundamental shift from incremental modernization to structural re-architecture, driven by the collision of macroeconomic headwinds and on-the-ground operational strain. Geopolitical volatility, persistent inflation, and a coo
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WBSP811: Grow Your Business by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Oct 2025, Ep 35, an Objective Panel Discussion
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January 27, 2026
Send a textThis cluster of announcements illustrates how enterprise software vendors are converging on monetizable AI, composable ecosystems, and domain-specific depth rather than headline platform reinvention. Product expansions such as BillingPlatform’s RevenueIQ suite, Epicor’s outcomes-based
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WBSP810: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 CRM Systems In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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January 26, 2026
Send a textWhen evaluating the CRM category, our analysis intentionally moves beyond CRM modules embedded within ERP systems and instead focuses on best-of-breed CRM platforms and the full spectrum of capabilities that define modern customer engagement. This includes not only core operational CRM fu
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WBSP809: Grow Your Business by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Sep 2025, Ep 34, an Objective Panel Discussion
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January 20, 2026
Send a textEnterprise software vendors are tightening execution around AI enablement, workflow depth, and operational recovery rather than pursuing broad platform reinvention. Acquisition activity—from Sage moving to acquire Fyle, to SYSPRO acquiring DATASCOPE, Zendesk completing its acquisition o
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WBSP808: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 ERP Systems In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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January 19, 2026
Send a textBefore reviewing the top ERP systems for 2026, it is essential to align on how ERP systems are defined in this analysis: the focus is on individual ERP products, not the vendors that own them. This distinction matters because products within the same vendor portfolio can receive materiall
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WBSP807: Grow Your Business by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Sep 2025, Ep 33, an Objective Panel Discussion
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January 13, 2026
Send a textERP and adjacent platform vendors are simultaneously deepening vertical specialization, expanding AI distribution, and accelerating ecosystem-led growth. M&A activity from Advantive acquiring PINPoint, SYSPRO acquiring DATASCOPE, and Sage moving to acquire Fyle reinforces a continued
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WBSP806: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top ERP Vendors In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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January 12, 2026
Send a textBefore reviewing the top ERP vendors for 2026, it is critical to align on what “ERP vendors” actually represent in this analysis: companies, not individual ERP systems. This distinction is essential because most vendors operate multi-product portfolios that span different company size
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WBSP805: Grow Your Business by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Aug 2025, Ep 32, an Objective Panel Discussion
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January 06, 2026
Send a textAI commercialization and regulatory scrutiny are reshaping the market. Product announcements from SAP, Unit4, Deltek, Sage Intacct, and NetSuite highlight continued investment in cloud distribution, verticalized functionality, and embedded AI—often via hyperscaler marketplaces and agent
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WBSP804: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 15 Digital Transformation Trends In 2026 w/ Sam Gupta
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January 05, 2026
Send a textDigital transformation trends for 2026 reflect a convergence of sustained macroeconomic pressure and meaningful shifts in enterprise-level decision-making, requiring organizations to adopt a more disciplined, systems-oriented approach to technology and investment. While the external envir
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WBSP803: Grow Your Business by Learning Why Your ERP Strategy Is About to Break: AI is Rewriting the Playbook w/ Sandeep Chopra
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December 31, 2025
Send a textAI-native ERP systems are rapidly reshaping the enterprise software landscape by challenging long-standing assumptions about how ERPs are selected, implemented, and evolved over time. As AI becomes embedded directly into configuration, development, and daily workflows, practices once view
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WBSP802: Grow Your Business by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Aug 2025, Ep 31, an Objective Panel Discussion
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December 30, 2025
Send a textA mix of product launches, acquisitions, funding rounds, and legal developments illustrates how enterprise software vendors are simultaneously accelerating innovation while navigating increasing market and regulatory complexity. Salesforce’s updates to Marketing Cloud Next and Agentforc
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WBSP801: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Public Sector CRMs w/ Sam Gupta
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December 29, 2025
Send a textPublic sector organizations operate under a fundamentally different set of constraints and expectations than their private-sector counterparts, making CRM selection a strategic decision rather than a purely technical one. Before reviewing our Top 10 Public Sector CRMs in 2025, it is impor
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WBSP800: Grow Your Business by Learning from Enterprise Software Stories - Aug 2025, Ep 30, an Objective Panel Discussion
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December 23, 2025
Send a textA wave of funding announcements, acquisitions, and product launches highlights how quickly AI, data, and customer engagement technologies are converging across the enterprise. Significant financings for PhysicsX, Vultr, and Vellum signal strong investor confidence in platforms that suppor
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WBSP799: Grow Your Business by Learning the Top 10 Higher Education CRMs w/ Sam Gupta
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December 22, 2025
Send a textHigher education institutions operate in an environment where academic mission, financial sustainability, and long-term stakeholder relationships must coexist—placing unique demands on enterprise systems. Before reviewing our Top Higher Education CRM Systems in 2025, it is essential to
The Brainstorm: Pricing Strategies That Increase E-Commerce Revenue
Industrial Media, LLC
November 22, 2021
Most companies struggle to take advantage of effective pricing strategies because they are either too afraid of the pricing implications or might not have access to the infrastructure to experiment and measure.
Pricing is psychological and could have a material impact on revenue if not utilized effectively. Also, pricing could have much deeper implications in improving the relationships with your channel partners or regulating your inventory. But how do you optimize pricing to take full advantage of it?
The Brainstorm: How to Master E-commerce Sessions
Industrial Media, LLC
November 17, 2021
E-commerce requires you to have a deep understanding of your KPIs and funnel, but there are nuances to these KPIs. In fact, doing this once may not be enough as your customer behavior is likely to change over time. There are several KPIs that play a role. But one of the most important is the number of sessions from your visitors and how they are correlated with the conversion rate. Mastering the sessions will help you better command your KPIs, which will result in higher sales from your digital channels.
The Brainstorm: Overcoming Channel Conflict
Industrial Media, LLC
October 22, 2021
With a new channel popping every day for e-commerce, managing channel conflict is becoming harder. Also, if you have been selling through distributors traditionally, one of the most significant risks for manufacturers is not to impact the existing revenue through distributors.
So if you don't have a comprehensive plan for your channel conflict and if your distributors view your e-commerce efforts as a threat to their business, you may not only derail your e-commerce efforts. But you might also end up impacting your existing revenue.
The Brainstorm: Measuring & Increasing Average Order Value
Industrial Media, LLC
October 19, 2021
Getting more revenue from existing customers who already know and trust you is much easier than acquiring new customers. Also, getting visitors who are already on your site to buy more would always be easier than attracting new visitors as you have complete control over their journey without any competitive forces. For this reason, the average order value is such an important metric. But before implementing any strategies for increasing the average order value, make sure that you have a deep understanding of their journeys and that complimentary offering will add real value to their buying experience.
The Brainstorm: Personalization Strategies Vital to E-commerce Success
Industrial Media, LLC
October 08, 2021
Most people think of personalization strategies as hand-written letters or their names printed on the product. Some e-commerce practitioners, on the other hand, might suggest gathering as much personalized information as possible such as their gender, age, etc., to tailor the experience. But personalization is much deeper than that. Personalization requires you to have a deep understanding of your customers and their journeys. The deeper the understanding, the more personalized the experience will be. And the more personalized the experience, the more sticky effect your customers will have with your brand.
The Brainstorm: Customer Journey Mapping Essential to E-commerce Success
Industrial Media, LLC
October 04, 2021
Unlike the traditional world, e-commerce requires you to forecast each step of your customer groups and predict their behavior. This study forms the foundation of customer journey mapping. It is similar to organizing your store based on the buying behavior of your customers. And just like your store experience, if your visitors don't find what they are looking for in a timely manner, it's very unlikely that you will ever win them as a customer. For this reason, customer journey mapping is essential for your e-commerce success.
The Brainstorm: Why Companies Struggle to Identify Their Ideal Customer Profile
Industrial Media, LLC
September 24, 2021
Most companies struggle to identify their ICP just because no two customers are the same regarding their needs and expectations. But its purpose is to identify the right customer groups who will benefit most from your offerings. Of course, depending upon your strategic drivers, whether your goal is to gain a larger market share or earn the most profits, the ICP could differ. But the success of e-commerce efforts depends upon how accurately you can identify your ICP.
The Brainstorm: Successful E-Commerce Discount Strategies
Industrial Media, LLC
September 20, 2021
Traditionally, e-commerce was a B2C-centric initiative with websites full of popups and promotions. These promotions were critical for e-commerce efforts as that's what incentivized customers to take the purchase action in the absence of that personal touch present in the traditional channels. But for promotions to work, you need a comprehensive discounting strategy to help you meet your sales objectives and turn the inventory at the right pace without obsolete or expired products.
The Brainstorm: How to Improve Conversion Rate
Industrial Media, LLC
September 17, 2021
While there is much talk about the importance of the conversion rate for e-commerce, it could mean different things to different industries. For example, some industries are more than happy to get their customers' email addresses, while others may not be as happy until they swiped their credit cards. But one thing is sure: without aligning on the definition of conversion rate and how that would translate into earning some revenue, you might not get very far with your e-commerce efforts.
From four experts: Best Practices for ecommerce deployment
Digital Commerce 360
September 09, 2021
There are many things to consider—costs, scalability, feature sets critical for customer experience and conversion rates, to name a few—when deploying a B2B ecommerce site and related business growth strategy. Four industry experts—Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ, Eric Landmann of Earthling Interactive, Kris Harrington of GenAlpha Technologies, and Dave Meyer of BizzyWeb each offer detailed advice on best practices in ecommerce deployment. Their comments here are from a recent WBSRocks podcast hosted by ElevatIQ.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Customer Experience, eCommerce
The Brainstorm: SEO Strategies
Industrial Media, LLC
September 02, 2021
You may be missing out on a piece of internet real estate if you don't have your SEO strategy figured out. As businesses become more digital, the competition to get your customers' attention will only become harder and more expensive. So the only thing that is in your control related to your digital strategy would be the "virtual real estate" called SEO, only if you own it.
The Brainstorm: E-Commerce Planning Budget
Industrial Media, LLC
August 26, 2021
When it comes to budgeting for E-commerce initiatives, it is no different than planning for a new store or a business unit. Most businesses think of E-commerce initiatives as easy as setting up a website, but unless you plan for all the necessary costs, you might not have clear visibility into the success of your e-commerce efforts.
The Brainstorm: E-Commerce Customer Service Strategies
Industrial Media, LLC
August 20, 2021
When it comes to customer service, you will often hear how important it is to provide extraordinary service. But in reality, consistency matters more than perfection. To provide a consistent service aligned to customers' expectations through digital and facilitate it through physical channels, you need a reliable and personable e-commerce infrastructure.
The Brainstorm: Shopping Cart Issues
Industrial Media, LLC
August 09, 2021
In 2021, 50% of US consumers abandoned online purchases due to additional costs and the checkout experience. To avoid these issues, you need to provide a frictionless experience and map their journeys precisely the way they would expect. A poor experience can lead to higher bounce rates and lower conversion, affecting the success of your e-commerce investments.
The Brainstorm: E-commerce Software Licensing & Contracts
Industrial Media, LLC
August 04, 2021
Enterprise software systems have come a long way with the advancements in technologies and software delivery models such as cloud computing. These delivery models make software and e-commerce websites accessible to SMB manufacturers. But if you don't understand the nuances of e-commerce software licensing and contracting in the new model, you might receive unexpected bills and face legal headaches. So make sure you understand licensing implications before signing any long-term contracts for your e-commerce platform.
The Brainstorm: E-commerce Deployment Strategies
Industrial Media, LLC
July 22, 2021
Traditionally, most businesses deployed their e-commerce websites in their data centers. So, while you didn't have to worry about the yearly licensing costs, it was your responsibility to take care of the speed, security, and upkeep of your hardware. With the advancements in technology, there are tons of subscription options available for business owners. But understanding the pricing and how each of its variables affects your site's performance could be tricky.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Data Center, eCommerce
The Brainstorm: E-commerce Quotation Strategies
Industrial Media, LLC
July 15, 2021
Traditionally, most customers relied on salespeople to provide the quotes for their requests. However, they now like to research their options before engaging with a company. An e-commerce quoting system, also known as a configurator, provides them guided buying experience and assists with their research.
The Brainstorm: E-commerce Product Filters
Industrial Media, LLC
July 06, 2021
Unfortunately, most manufacturers leave technical issues such as product filters to their IT teams while being laser-focused on their advertising spend and messaging. But your e-commerce investments will not succeed unless you take a comprehensive approach to your customer experience. And product filters play a crucial role in that.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Customer Experience, eCommerce
Web or Bust: Why E-Commerce is More Important than Ever for Distributors
Industrial Media, LLC
April 15, 2021
We talk a lot these days about what the “post-pandemic workforce” will look like. Will we recede back into our old habits or are some changes, implemented by necessity, simply here to stay?
For many organizations, the telecommuting trend was already used as a way to provide soft benefits for talent acquisition. Workers were already demanding flexibility in some sectors. We’ve already seen evidence that this trend will likely persist where there are investments in culture and retention.
Tags: CRM, Digital Transformation, Mergers and Acquisitions
ERP Trends: Future of Enterprise Resource Planning
SelectHub
December 16, 2020
An ERP software system is often one of the most significant investments a company will have to make. Not only is it a major financial decision, it’s also a practical one that can impact all parts of your business, like human resources, accounting, manufacturing, marketing and more. Buyers should research currently available solutions and ERP trends coming down the pipeline before selecting a system.
Manufacturing Trends: Leveraging Software and Tech to Maintain a Competitive Edge for 2021
SelectHub
October 26, 2020
From the artisans who bake a $20 loaf of bread to the plant managers who make sure you’re never more than 20 feet away from a phone charger, manufacturing companies of all types face similar challenges during times of disruption. To maintain a competitive edge, many organizations are turning to manufacturing software. But when the software itself is rapidly changing, it can be tough to know where to start. That’s why we spoke to several experts to put together a list of the latest manufacturing trends and how leveraging these technologies can help you stay ahead.
5 Things You Need to Know to Sell Parts Online
Heavy Duty Parts Report
September 17, 2021
The eCommerce part you see online is just the tip of the iceberg.
You need to design this with your ideal customer in mind making sure the experience is great and the site is easy to use.
The investment required to transition to a digital sales channel and sell parts online is not a net new investment but rather a reallocation of resources that you are currently using in the traditional model.
Take a crawl, walk, run approach to transitioning to a digital sales channel and get your customers involved early.
Align your digital sales channel with your ERP/Accounting Software and off-line operational systems.
Marketing Mistake: Had No Inbound Marketing
Naked Marketing Podcast
September 16, 2021
On today’s episode of the Naked Marketing podcast, I’m joined by Sam Gupta, the Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ Inc. an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business. Sam helps clients with systems and financial statements. The main industries he works with include manufacturing, distribution, and e-commerce.
Sam talks about his background and how he got started with his entrepreneurial journey. We talk about the most expensive problem that Sam’s business solves, helping businesses that are not able to scale. And, we chat about the financial benefits of standardizing processes and which industries can benefit the most from ERP.
Sam gets naked, sharing some of his marketing mistakes and the mistakes he’s seen in his two-decade-long career. He tells us which inbound marketing strategies have been most effective for him, as well as the role of emails, content and SEO in getting leads.
Sam Gupta’s Top Suggestions on How to Avoid Marketing Mistakes:
• Invest in inbound marketing, such as blogging and podcasting.
• Use personalized emails to nurture leads and stay top of mind.
• Invest in content marketing.
Finally, Sam advises, “…the best way to invest your marketing budget is in content to support your SEO because, unlike tradeshows, content is your intellectual property.”
What’s Your Digital IQ With Sam Gupta
Take Back Time Podcast
August 27, 2021
If we want to be productive, we must aim for continuous improvement. We need to realize that digital initiatives should be part of your continuous improvement plan. Digital IQ is very important, and our guest, Sam Gupta, explains why. Sam has been an ERP thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades, primarily focusing on financial systems and ERP. He spends his time consulting with SMEs as a Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ. In this episode, he joins Penny Zenker in discussing digital transformation initiatives for building and growing businesses. Tune in to learn more about his best practices!
EP 205: ERP with WBSRocks
The New Warehouse Podcast
August 23, 2021
On this episode, I was joined by Sam Gupta, Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ and the Founder and host of WBSRocks. Sam is a fellow podcaster and an ERP expert which is the focus of his consulting through ElevatIQ. I was a guest on Sam’s podcast, WBSRocks, and he has now come on my show to discuss ERP and how it relates to distribution and warehousing.
The Marriage of ERP and eCommerce
ET Podcast
August 19, 2021
Talking with many organizations in the manufacturing and distribution space, we hear all the time about organizations' internal systems not being integrated with one another. One of the biggest areas of concern we hear about is the marriage between ERP and eCommerce software that creates inefficiencies generating wasteful spending. We are elated to have Sam Gupta joining us this week on Exploration Tech to share his knowledge and experiences spearheading these challenges for the past 20 years.
Manage Supply Chain, People, Systems & Sales with an ERP
Nurture Small Business
August 17, 2021
A growing business needs processes and systems. When is the right time for an Enterprise Resource System? Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ shares his expertise on ERP systems and what to look for as well as pitfalls.
Sam is also the host of the WBSRocks podcast. His podcast takes a holistic and unique approach to crossing the chasm with business systems and technology. Special attention is given to the manufacturing, construction, and retail industries.
Business System Solutions with ElevatIQ's Sam Gupta
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
August 16, 2021
In this episode, we discuss the company's needs for ERP systems at various stages of their lifecycles. We also discuss the challenges associated with implementing an ERP system on its own. Finally, we discuss how consulting companies such as ERP system integrators can find their clients and build their thought leadership.
Episode 61: ERP Systems with Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ
The Job Shop Show
August 04, 2021
Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ joins us as we take a deep dive into ERP Systems. Why do you need one? How do you chose one? How does it help with business transformation? ElevatIQ consults with companies to assist with the procurement of business systems such as ERP and provides implementation assistance.
Sam is also the host of the popular program WBSRocks; a community and a media company focused on digital transformation and business growth. It runs several initiatives including a podcast, clubhouse rooms, happy hours, Twitter chat, slack, and LinkedIn communities, and a network of LinkedIn influencers.
"Marketing with Russ... aka #RussSelfie" with Sam Gupta - Ep. 125
Marketing with Russ Podcast
August 02, 2021
Please join me and my guest Sam Gupta for an awesome discussion.
Sam has been a thought leader in the digital transformation space for nearly two decades, with the primary focus on financial systems and ERP. He has been part of large transformation initiatives for fortune-500 corporations but now spends his time consulting with SMEs as a Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ. Sam regularly speaks at industry conferences and contributes his experiences through many popular blogs and publications. He is always open to chat about technology and digital transformation topics on LinkedIn or Twitter.
How to go About Building a Tribe And Quickly Driving Growth
The Predictable B2B Success Podcast
July 27, 2021
In this episode, he shares how to go about building a tribe and quickly driving growth.
Some topics we discussed include:
Why build a community or tribe around your brand
The pros and cons of building a tribe
What is the best way to approach this
Metrics to use when building a community or tribe
Why be picky in recruiting members to your tribe
Why include a podcast in your community-building efforts
How Sam started this venture and what does community building look like today
How to leverage LinkedIn when building a tribe
How to create emotional experiences for the tribe to keep people coming back
Good practices to follow when building a tribe
and much much more …
ERP Thought Leadership Driving Digital Transformation | Real Talk Ft. Sam Gupta | Ep 37
Real Talk with Rob Tavi
July 21, 2021
Tune in to this episode of Real Talk ft. Sam Gupta and discover an ERP Thought Leader driving digital transformation! Advancing integrations with your organizations technologies are becoming an essential component of Enterprise Resource Planning. As technology evolves, system integrations are experiencing a revolution simplifying the communication between all of your organizations systems for maximum data output resulting in effective insights for growth while improving the customer experience.
Tags: Digital Transformation, ERP, Customer Experience
Cure your Growing Pains with Sam Gupta
Management Blueprint Podcast
July 19, 2021
Sam Gupta is the CEO and Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ, a digital transformation consulting firm focusing on business process automation, customer experience, continuous improvement, and marketing automation. We talk about human capital management, the art of incremental implementation, and why having the right people is crucial for digital transformations.
111: EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENTING ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Digital Enterprise Society
June 29, 2021
The average company has between 300 and 600 business processes, all of which need to be managed. Enter enterprise resource planning, the operational glue for your company. To help explain the ins and outs of ERP, today Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Sam Gupta, Principal Consultant and CEO at ElevatIQ. Sam unpacks the mechanics of ERP and explains how to successfully implement it into your work. He explains how supply chain problems, e-commerce challenges, and even career roadblocks can all be solved with the proper implementation of ERP.
Community Builder - w/ Sam Gupta
Grind Sell Elevate Podcast
June 28, 2021
Sam Gupta has 20+ years of experience as a digital transformation consultant with a primary focus on ERP and financial systems. He also has 10+ years with several startups, going through the entire cycle and exit process to a Fortune 100 company. Built brands such as ElevatIQ and WBSRocks from scratch. A frequent contributor to major trade publications.
How to scale business architecture with growth
Tali Hasanov Podcast
June 08, 2021
We covered several points in this interview:
- the importance of different systems in the enterprise architecture and the role they play
- how does the need vary of systems across industries
- the factors that are most important to select the right systems
- the current utilization of the enterprise systems and the challenges in adopting them
- and much more
Empowering Industry Podcast Episode 58: ERP & Community Driven Marketing with Sam Gupta
Empowering Industry Podcast - A Production of Empowering Pumps & Equipment
May 31, 2021
This week Bethany and Bekah talk about ways to manage anxiety when returning to the office.
Then Charli interviews Sam Gupta, ERP Thought Leader, Super Connector, and host of the podcast WBSRocks.
Solving ERP Selection and Implementation Challenges - The Faces of Business
The Faces of Business Podcast
May 12, 2021
In this week’s The Faces of Business Episode, our guest speaker was Sam Gupta. Sam is the Founder, Community Builder, and Host at WBSRocks. Apart from this, Sam is also the Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ wher he helps manufacturers with ERP selection, implementation, automation, and process development.
The conversation started with Sam giving an introduction about himself. He said that he belongs to a manufacturing family and his family is very business-centric as well. This is why since as a child he learned a lot about business and was aware of a lot of terms by the time he went to college.
After this, Sam said that he tried to work on some entrepreneurial ventures when he was in college, but those weren’t enough to feed his family. This is when he changed his direction of work.
Moving on, Sam shared how he got into ERP. He said that he initially worked in VRP and then DRP, however, after some fails he realized that it was not for him. This is when his whole entrepreneurial journey gave him a perspective and later he started his own company ElevatIQ.
TME Podcast Ep44 | Building a Manufacturing Community Online w/ Sam Gupta
The Manufacturing Executive By Gorilla 76
May 04, 2021
If you want to build thought leadership around a product category, you need to create a community. The longer your sales cycle and the more complex your product, the more critical your community.
But how do you build a community around your product and not around yourself?
In today’s episode, I talk about the keys to success on social media with Sam Gupta, Host, Community Builder, and Founder at WBSRocks.
Here’s what Sam and I discussed:
What an online community is
Different platforms for building community online
Focusing on your audience’s problems — not your product
Focus and Execution Lead to Business Success Featuring Sam Gupta
GOING SOLO Podcast
April 30, 2021
Although Sam worked as an employee for a number of years before he started his current business, he has a long history of entrepreneurship. Once he landed on a winning strategy, he became very focused on the analytics that supports his success.
Tags: Digital Transformation, ERP, Entrepreneurship
Spearheading Technological Innovations in SMEs with Sam Gupta
Be++ Podcast
April 29, 2021
Be++ featured ElevatIQ principal consultant Sam Gupta who talked about how to spearhead technological innovations in small and medium enterprises and the challenges that came along in penetrating this market space.
How to Prepare for Your First ERP Project - Sam Gupta
Spend Culture: CFOs on People, Cash, and Organizations
April 26, 2021
In this episode, Sam Gupta, the Principal Consultant at ElevatIQ and host of the WBS Rocks podcast joins us to discuss how growing companies can identify whether they are ready for an ERP, and also how to make the best decision on behalf of their organization.
We chat about ERP implementations gone wrong, how to evaluate a solution, and getting the right stakeholders on board to make your tech stack a success.
Most enterprise software categories, including ERP, CRM, HCM, eCommerce, and iPaaS, are already seeing a huge influx of new AI-native vendors, disrupting the market of traditional vendors, and creating newer market leaders.
Most applications will develop agentic control towers for building extensions just like marketplaces with traditional applications, creating newer revenue opportunities for partners.
AI-native vendors would disrupt most enterprise software categories, disrupting the markets of traditional vendors. Some of them could be the next Salesforce, NetSuite, or Snowflake.
AI Control Towers - A Key Differentiator for Enterprise Software Applications
Date : October 26, 2025
Most enterprise software applications and categories will build and introduce a control tower for AI governance, launching and building new agentic workflows, and compliance with regulatory bodies.
2024 will continue to be uncertain because of macroeconomic headwinds. The economy might swing in either direction. We might go for a recession or maybe for a recovery later in the year. Most organizations are likely to be conservative with their digital transformation investments. 2024 is also going to be a year to learn how AI will impact the way we conduct business. The fastest impact we are likely to see in content generation, thus driving faster adoption of digital technologies and channels.
Cost-focused transformations will be the theme for 2023
Date : October 03, 2022
With the inflationary pressures and imbalances in Supply Chain caused by the macroeconomic events, companies will be conservative with their digital transformation budgets. The only digital transformation initiatives that are likely to be approved are the ones that will help with the near-term needs. Or help with the cash savings for the company.
Digital Transformation: Customization of ERPs vs Maintenance Nightmares
Location: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/ Date : August 26, 2021 - August 26, 2021 Organizer: WBSRocks
The main challenge with ERP is that, no matter how good it is, it cannot address 100% of your organization's needs.
There will always be company-specific needs such as reporting or KPIs.
There are also likely to be several integrations that you might require, such as integrating your inventory forecasting or demand planning system or e-commerce.
These integrations and reporting requirements will drive changes to your core ERP functionality, such as exposing additional data fields through interfaces or on the screens.
While customizations provide great flexibility to tailor the experience to your needs, over-customizing could fire back due to increased technical debt and maintenance.
Also, the team that may have written the customization may move out, and the code may not be as documented as the OEM code.
If the customization is done by the vendor, they might not even share the source code with you, creating vendor lock, a much tighter lock than with the product or with the OEM.
In fact, a study by Panorama Consulting showed that 90% of ERP systems have at least minor customizations, while 36% have customizations that involve modifying over 50% of the code.
How to make a decision whether it is wise to customize an ERP or not?
Let's hear from experts Martin Davis (CIO/CDO), Ashish Parulekar, Aaron Spool, CPA, CFA, MBA, Michael Schlagenhaufer, Christiano Gherardini, and Sam Gupta as they share their expertise on customization of ERPs vs maintenance nightmares.
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E-commerce: Measuring and Increasing Average Order Value
Location: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/ Date : August 25, 2021 - August 25, 2021 Organizer: WBSRocks
In the sales world, especially with B2B and ABM, there has always been a heavy emphasis on increasing the deal size as getting more revenue from existing customers is always easier than the newer ones.
E-commerce isn't any different.
In the e-commerce world, this metric is called average order value (AOV).
Marketers use AOV to gauge if there might be more opportunities to increase the deal size with each transaction.
Measuring the average order value provides an opportunity to understand customer behaviors and how much they are spending on your products.
By studying how your clients are spending on every order, you can then organize marketing and pricing strategies to enhance it.
You need to check how much money your business is spending on advertising and how it is translating to the average order value.
Let's hear from experts Kristina Harrington, Steve Rice, Damon Pistulka √, Ben Searcy, and Sam Gupta as they share their expertise on increasing average order value.
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Location: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/ Date : August 24, 2021 - August 24, 2021 Organizer: WBSRocks
Most businesses outgrowing QuickBooks might end up defaulting to Sage.
Sage is also one of the most favored by accounting firms.
While there have been many debates about the 3rd spot among ERP vendors such as Microsoft, Sage, or Infor, Sage has the largest market share in the SMB space, even above SAP and Oracle.
Also, you might feel that Sage is perhaps not even an ERP, just because you may have tried some of their smaller products for accounting, such as Sage 100, 300, or 500, in conjunction with an MRP software.
But Sage's portfolio is one of the most comprehensive for the SMBs, with a variety of options available.
Sage also rules certain industry verticals such as construction and real estate.
Also, there aren't many good options in the mid-market process manufacturing space. That's where Sage X3 comes to the rescue with ruling markets such as agriculture, pharma, and food & beverage.
Similarly, Sage Intacct offers unique functionality for specific industry segments that may not be considered mainstream for the ERP market.
But how do you select the appropriate Sage product for your unique needs?
Let's hear from experts Andy Pratico, Phil Coerper, David Crysler, Sneha Kumari, and Sam Gupta as they provide an independent assessment of Sage.
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Location: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/ Date : August 12, 2021 - August 12, 2021 Organizer: WBSRocks
Managing change is hard, but defining change management is even more challenging. Everyone defines change management differently.
Project managers view change management as the process used to obtain approval for a project's scope changes.
Infrastructure professionals consider change management to be the process for approving, testing and installing a new piece of equipment, a cloud instance, or a new release of an application.
ITIL, ISO20000, PMP, Prince2 methodologies prescribe the process to gain approval and make changes to a project or operating environment.
The Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP), PROSCI, the Innovation and Organizational Change Management Institute (IOCMI), and others view change management from an organizational perspective.
While each group has its perspectives, they all address the human side of change in organizational contexts.
Let's hear from experts Christiano Gherardini, Paul Serafino, Marcia Williams, MBA, Amanda Prochaska - Mrs. Fix-It, Melissa Drew, Laura Goodrich, and Sam Gupta everything about change management.
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