Podcasts about ERP

Send us Fan MailThis week's enterprise software developments continued to emphasize AI-driven automation, cloud partnerships, and operational intelligence across the enterprise. HUMAN Security expanded its agentic visibility capabilities for marketing and commerce teams, while Iterable introduced a new AI agent and Xactly launched a dispute management AI agent to automate finance workflows. SAP and Google Cloud announced deeper integrations, Appian unveiled new platform features alongside a partnership with Snowflake, and IBM introduced an AI-first development partner to accelerate enterprise application delivery. Additional announcements included Oracle NetSuite's SuiteCloud Agent Skills offering, the latest release of Precisely EngageOne RapidCX, Treasure AI's rebrand, and Parsec Automation's Connected Worker solution, highlighting continued investment in AI-powered productivity, workflow automation, and digital operations.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdL8bi0M_kUQuestions for Panelists?

Send us Fan MailMachinery manufacturing is among the most operationally complex segments of the ERP market, with business requirements varying significantly across OEMs, component manufacturers, distributors, field service organizations, and equipment rental companies. Many organizations also operate multiple business models under a single corporate structure, adding further complexity to ERP selection. As a result, choosing the right ERP system requires more than evaluating company size or feature lists. It demands a clear understanding of the organization's unique combination of manufacturing, distribution, service, and rental processes to ensure the platform supports both current operations and long-term growth.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top Machinery Manufacturing ERP systems in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_jGo2xmMERead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-machinery-manufacturing-erp-systems/Questions for Panelists?

On this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Plaid CFO Seun Sodipo. Seun explains how her team is using AI to improve speed, accuracy, and ambition; why finance leaders need both bottom-up experimentation and top-down direction; and how she approaches planning, network effects, and building a durable company.—SPONSORS:RightRev is a revenue recognition platform built for the AI economy, helping finance support usage-based pricing, credits, hybrid contracts, seats plus consumption, and whatever commercial model comes next. It gives product teams the freedom to keep innovating without outdated revenue systems slowing them down. Learn how RightRev can help at https://rightrev.com/cjPulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer posts 98% of transactions directly to its ERP, with the remaining 2% routed to a human for review. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered workflows that enforce expense policies at the point of sale, match receipts automatically, and reduce month-end close from weeks to hours. Thousands of companies, including Anthropic, Coinbase, and DoorDash, already run on Brex. Stop asking A-level finance talent to do B-level admin work. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtn—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seun-sodipo-1498b580/Company: https://plaid.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and Intro2:12 What Plaid does3:53 How Plaid makes money7:04 Eight months in, not new anymore8:57 Sponsors — RightRev | Pulley | Rillet11:48 Career path: Stripe, Glossier, Plaid14:32 Evaluating durability from the outside15:36 Rising expectations and AI17:23 Top-down vs. bottoms-up AI adoption20:06 Sponsors — Maximor | Brex | Anrok23:20 Coolest AI use case: sorting physical mail25:21 How her questions have changed27:11 AI should make you think deeper27:51 Finance AI Day explained31:23 A four-month journey to usable tools32:22 How AI changed her leadership style33:19 Skills that matter more now36:22 The Objective, Strategy, Tactics framework39:56 What planning reveals about an org41:36 Sequential vs. parallel planning45:38 Measuring the value of a network47:33 What people underestimate about Plaid48:56 Lightning round48:56 Screwed up: the reversed page order49:39 Advice to younger self50:32 Finance software stack51:43 Craziest expense: the photo shoots52:20 Credits

Neste episódio do Rural Talks, Fabrício Orrigo, diretor-executivo de produtos para Agro da TOTVS, explica por que a inteligência artificial no agronegócio não começa no algoritmo, mas na organização, integração e governança dos dados.Fabrício Orrigo, diretor-executivo de produtos para Agro da TOTVS ✅ Por que muitas empresas ainda têm um “bando de dados”, e não um banco de dados✅ Como integrar informações de máquinas, sensores, ERPs, drones e plataformas agronômicas✅ Por que o principal obstáculo para a integração de dados é mais comercial do que técnico✅ Como a inteligência artificial pode transformar o ERP de um registro do passado em uma ferramenta preditiva✅ Por que segurança, governança e soberania de dados serão decisivas para o futuro do agro✅ Como agentes de IA já começam a apoiar operações, análises e tomadas de decisão no campo Ao longo da conversa, Fabrício apresenta a atuação da TOTVS no agronegócio, desde a gestão de usinas e grandes grupos produtores até a comercialização de commodities, distribuição de insumos e integração entre sistemas e máquinas agrícolas. Ele também explica por que a maioria das empresas ainda não está preparada para extrair todo o potencial da inteligência artificial. Antes de construir agentes, é preciso organizar a casa, estruturar os dados e definir processos confiáveis. A conversa ainda passa por conectividade, cibersegurança, escassez de mão de obra, adoção de tecnologia e casos práticos de IA aplicados ao monitoramento de lavouras, pesagem autônoma, análise de imagens e gestão agrícola.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Joe House to have a mega redraft of the 2012 and 2013 NBA draft classes. Then, Justin Verrier joins the pod to break down the standoff between Trailblazers owner Tom Dundon and the city of Portland. (0:00) Intro (2:36) NBA 2012 & 2013 Mega redraft (01:33:52) Trailblazers vs. Portland Host: Bill Simmons Guests: J. Kyle Mann, Joe House, and Justin Verrier Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo SAP GROW. AI cloud ERP for any size business. SUPER TROOPERS 3, only in theaters August 7. Get tickets MEOW! https://www.searchlightpictures.com/super-troopers-3#get-tickets The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When someone you care about has OCD, your instinct is to help. You reassure them, check the locks one more time, answer the same question again, or help them avoid whatever is making them anxious. It feels supportive in the moment — but those well-intentioned actions can quietly strengthen OCD instead of weakening it. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains the difference between supporting someone with OCD and accommodating the disorder. He also shares practical ways loved ones can set healthy boundaries, respond without feeding compulsions, and become part of the recovery process instead of the OCD cycle.At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you're ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nobody sees the pressure you're carrying...but it's changing the way you live.   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Ivan Tchatchouwo, CEO & Co-Founder of The Zone, a mental wellness platform helping athletes and high performers build resilience. Together, they explore the hidden psychological cost of performance, perfectionism, pressure, identity, and why success doesn't protect us from anxiety or self-doubt.   Ivan opens up about: • His journey from collegiate athlete to mental wellness entrepreneur. • How pressure, injuries, and losing confidence impacted his mental health. • Why elite athletes often suffer in silence despite their success. • The lessons high performers need to avoid burnout, perfectionism, and self-criticism.   This conversation also dives into: • Why excellence can quietly turn into self-criticism. • The hidden stigma around seeking mental health support in elite sports. • Why nobody is paying as much attention to you as you think—and how that realization can change your confidence. • Practical strategies for managing anxiety, staying present, and performing without losing yourself.   Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, student, or someone who constantly feels pressure to perform, this episode offers practical insights to help you build confidence, reduce anxiety, and redefine what healthy success really looks like.  

How can wholesale distributors plan for growth when interest rates, tariffs, global conflict, artificial intelligence, and changing buyer behavior are all moving at once?Kevin Brown and Tom Burton examine the economic and technology forces shaping manufacturing and wholesale distribution. They discuss Federal Reserve policy, consumer confidence, Section 301 tariffs, supply chain visibility, AI-native business models, agentic purchasing, and the growing role of robotics in industrial operations.What You'll Learn:Why the Federal Reserve has limited options for responding to inflation caused by geopolitical price shocksHow Section 301 tariffs could affect inventory planning, margins, sourcing, and supply chain strategyWhat new industry survey data reveals about distributor confidence, demand recovery, tariffs, and technology adoptionHow businesses can move from basic AI assistance toward an AI-native operating modelWhy agentic AI could reshape how contractors and other B2B customers research products, request quotes, and place ordersHow humanoid and purpose-built robots may change industrial labor, workplace safety, and the protective equipment marketEpisode Highlights:00:00 – Looking at the upcoming 200th episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution13:40 – Why the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and why some policymakers still favor an increase29:15 – What declining consumer confidence could mean for spending, employment, and distributor demand38:40 – How Section 301 tariffs are changing inventory valuation and supply chain planning47:25 – Why global shipping chokepoints are creating new risks for oil, freight, and product availability54:20 – What electrical distributors say about demand recovery, tariffs, margins, AI, and data center growth1:03:30 – The stages of AI maturity and what it means to build an AI-native enterprise1:12:10 – How agentic AI could transform the traditional wholesale distribution buying process1:20:35 – Humanoid robots, purpose-built machines, and the future of industrial safetyTools, Frameworks, and Strategies MentionedLeadSmart Meridian 360 enterprise growth platformSmart CRM and CRM-ERP integrationLeadSmart Revenue ExpanderHidden revenue detection and trapped-potential analysisAI maturity stages, from AI-assisted to AI-nativeAgentic AI purchasing and automated orderingInventory visibility and supply chain analyticsHuman-centered sales automationSection 301 tariff analysisClosing Insight:The companies that succeed through the next phase of wholesale distribution will understand more than what is happening inside their ERP. They will connect customer, sales, marketing, e-commerce, inventory, and operational data so their teams can make faster and better decisions.Subscribe to Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution for weekly insights into the economy, technology, supply chains, manufacturing, and distribution growth. Visit AroundTheHornPod.com to explore previous episodes and sign up for the newsletter. To learn how LeadSmart Technologies helps distributors connect their data and uncover hidden revenue opportunities, visit LeadSmartTech.com.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

On parle IA prédictive cette semaine dans tech 45' avec Alexandre Pasquiou, CEO et cofondateur de Neuralk AI. Sa startup s'attaque à un angle mort de l'intelligence artificielle : les données tabulaires des entreprises, CRM, ERP ou fichiers Excel, et si on pouvait prédire en analysant toutes ces datas le churn client ou la fraude ? Neuralk compte parmi ses investisseurs les fondateurs de Hugging Face ou Gladia, 2 startup françaises déjà passées sur ce podcast. Je suis Seb Couasnon, tu aimes ce RDV hebdo ? Mets-nous des étoiles, laisse un avis, abonne-toi et n'hésite pas à m'écrire sur X ou LinkedIn

Le sujet :L'IA va changer le monde du business. Ce n'est plus une prophétie mais une certitude. La question est de savoir déceler les gagnants des perdants.Face à l'explosion du nombre de SaaS créés avec l'IA, l'évolution des process avec l'agentique et l'émergence de licornes spécialisées, comment reconnaître les bons des mauvais élèves ?L'invité du jour :Paul-Antoine Tual accompagne les PME et ETI dans leur transformation IA. Au micro de Matthieu Stefani, il analyse comment les entreprises ont pris le virage de l'intelligence artificielle pour identifier les futurs gagnants et les secteurs menacés par une bulle imminente.Les références :Junyr, l'ERP européen avec son usine à agents : www.junyr.appArticle avec l'étude complète de la maturité IA du Top 10 du CAC 40 et du Nasdaq (les palmarès détaillés et la méthodologie) : paulantoinetual.fr/blog/cac-40-vs-nasdaq-top-10https://deathbyclawd.com/Chapitres :00:00:00 : La transition est en cours00:06:12 : Les modèles d'IA deviennent des commodités00:09:12 : Les IA peuvent être interdites : on entre en eaux troubles00:11:29 : L'avènement de l'agentique : quels secteurs seront ravagés ?00:21:39 : La grille de lecture pour un investisseur : comprendre quelles entreprises vont survivre00:28:38 : Les questions à se poser impérativement avant d'investir dans une entreprise en 202600:33:32 : Les menaces existentielles sur les grandes entreprises de l'IA00:41:11 : Ce qui va changer dans 2 ans00:44:44 : Les Big Tech sont-elles survalorisées ?00:49:34 : Pourquoi l'intégration de l'IA est une condition de survie pour les entreprises00:57:51 : Quelles entreprises sont à l'abri en cas d'éclatement de la bulle ?Merci à notre partenaire Fundora de soutenir la Martingale.Allez sur fundora.fr et prenez le contrôle de vos investissements.Fundora est une plateforme d'investissement. La valeur de vos placements peut augmenter ou diminuer. Votre capital est assujetti à un risque.La libre antenne de votre podcast préféré, Allo La Martingale, a désormais son propre flux ! Abonnez-vous sur Spotify, Apple Podcasts ou votre plafeforme audio favorite pour ne manquer aucun nouvel épisode. Pour s'abonner à la newsletter, c'est ici : https://lamartingale.io/ La Martingale, c'est aussi un assistant IA qui vous apporte des réponses éclairées issues des interventions des experts passés au micro du podcast. Pour tester, direction https://beta.lamartingale.ioLa Martingale est un média d'Orso Media. Vous souhaitez entrer en contact avec a rédaction ? Ou nous soumettre une collaboration ? Ecrivez-nous ici : https://orsomedia.io/contactHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Someone with OCD can show up to work, keep up with school, maintain relationships, and appear completely fine... while still spending hours trapped in mental compulsions no one else can see. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath questions whether “high-functioning OCD” is even a useful label, explains how it can minimize serious internal distress, and argues that the better question is whether OCD is shrinking your life, shaping your choices, or stealing your peace—even when everything looks normal from the outside.At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you're ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailIf you think you don't have to worry about duplicate vendors because your Accounting System or ERP catches them – just know – that you probably have duplicate vendors.  Keep listening. Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team. Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:    Free Training Session:  8 Steps to Clean Your Vendor Master File Customized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-downloadVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

What does AI actually mean for distributors and wholesalers — and what happens if you wait too long to find out?In this episode, Karthik sits down with Jason Nyhus, President of North America at Shopware, to unpack one of the most critical inflection points in B2B e-commerce. Jason brings 20+ years of industry experience and a front-row seat to how AI and agentic commerce are reshaping the e-commerce landscape faster than most distributors and wholesalers realize — and why the industry is at an existential fork in the road around it.From agentic commerce and Shopware's Digital Sales Room to why ERP integration is the air every distributor breathes, Jason breaks down what it takes to build a B2B commerce strategy that fits your business — not the other way around. Plus, what the fastest-growing e-commerce platform in North America is doing differently with AI, and why the underdog mentality is still driving it forward.

JOIN THE MONEY MISSION:https://moneymissionja.comGet the Money Mission Workbook: https://amzn.to/4567eL2 Derrimon Trading Chairman and Founder, Derrick Cotterell, joins us after a failed ERP implementation led to a nearly 4 billion dollar write-off and more than 2 billion in group losses for 2025. Derrimon says the system has been corrected and its turnaround has begun, but the group is still making a loss and its auditors have flagged some issues. We'll ask what went wrong, who is accountable and why shareholders should trust Derrimon's numbers now.Plus, Petrojam has been absorbing part of the increase in global oil prices instead of passing the full cost on to motorists. But the Government says Petrojam will be reimbursed - will YOU ultimately pick up the bill? Taking Stock Analyst David Rose explains.And ANSA McAL has secured access to financing of up to US$500 million - the largest-ever Caribbean financing approved by IDB Invest. But what will that growth mean for ANSA McAL's debt and its shareholders? We'll discuss.******************OUR SEGMENTS: 0:00- Intro1:36 - What's Hot in Business9:16 - Discussion51:35 - Market Recap55:58 - The Analysts - Petrojam reimbursement 1:07:19 - The Analysts - Ansa McAL IDB Invest financing

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Send us Fan MailAutomotive manufacturers and suppliers are under growing pressure to improve speed, accuracy, and compliance while managing increasingly complex supply chains. Yet many organizations continue to rely on fragmented systems and manual processes that create delays, increase errors, and limit operational visibility. In this webinar, we explore how integrating Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) directly with ERP platforms such as Epicor ERP can automate order processing, reduce manual intervention, and improve data accuracy across the supply chain. Attendees will gain practical insights into how ERP-EDI integration accelerates order cycles, delivers greater real-time visibility, and establishes a scalable foundation for long-term digital transformation.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/unlock-o-amp-funding-modernize-ontario-automotive-operations-with-edi-and-erp-alignment/Questions for Panelists?

Episode DescriptionJeff Berry, CFO at BluWave, joins Sean Mooney, Lloyd Metz, and Doug McCormick to explain how AI is creating practical ROI inside the office of the CFO. He breaks down the foundations that matter most—clean data, mapped processes, clear policies, prompting discipline, and AI-enabled tools that can reduce manual work without sacrificing control. The conversation covers real use cases across AP, AR, FP&A, reporting, forecasting, process documentation, and executive decision-making. This is a tactical look at how private equity-backed companies can turn AI from experimentation into operating leverage—hit play.Episode Highlights1:13 - Moving past AI exhaustion toward practical ROI and real adoption4:38 - Jeff Berry's five-part framework for AI in finance and accounting7:42 - Why structured CRM and ERP data creates better business insight17:17 - Mapping finance processes before using AI to improve them20:32 - Cutting 40–50 monthly hours from AP workflows with AI-enabled tools26:05 - Using Claude Code to build FP&A models and debt schedules faster38:14 - Shifting finance from producing data to acting on better insightsFor more information on the podcast, visit bestbutneverfinal.buzzsprout.com and embark on your journey to private equity excellence today.Visit us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-but-never-final-podcast/Visit us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bestbutneverfinal/For information on Oridian Capital Partners, go to https://oridiancapital.com/For information on ICV Partners, go to https://www.icvpartners.comFor information on BluWave, go to https://www.bluwave.net

Alejandro Pérez bootstrapped Komet Sales, a cloud-based ERP and e-commerce platform for the floral industry, from his parents' house to a successful private equity exit, 18 years, 6 months, and 18 days later. No VC, no hype, no shortcuts. Just a guy who fell in love with an "unsexy industry" and built something real by creating value.In this episode, Alejandro and I go deep on what it takes to build a business the right way and walk away from it without losing yourself in the process. We talk about the six years he spent running an agency making no money, chasing money, before realizing money was the wrong goal. We get into the years bootstrapping Komet, the moment an acquirer told him his company was undervalued because he wasn't paying himself a real salary, and why he hired a banker for the sale when he didn't need to. We also talk about how he handed over his CEO title to an outside operator without feeling attached, why he put the majority of his exit into Bitcoin, and how two heart attacks reshaped his relationship with time and success.Alejandro has a pure abundance mindset. He's the most positive person I've ever met, and by the end of the conversation, you'll understand where that comes from.This is a conversation about building something quietly, selling it well, and staying unshaken no matter what happens. If you've ever wondered what a clean, grounded founder journey actually looks like, this one's for you._______(01:31) How he priced his classmates' papers at 14(06:29) At 21, he just wanted to build, not monetize(07:35) Six years of chasing money before the reframe(08:35) How Komet Sales almost got named after a cleanser(15:00) Starting Komet after his divorce, at his parents' house(19:48) How long it took to find product-market fit(22:14) The acquirer call that changed how he paid himself(25:07) The dream number he never expected to get(27:04) The Vistage moment that changed how he saw his company(31:36) Deciding to sell during a mushroom trip in the Amazon(35:14) Why he hired a banker instead of selling directly(38:00) 18 years, 6 months, 18 days to sell(38:58) The Sunday test for loving your job(39:46) Life-changing money, then straight into Bitcoin(42:11) Why an abundance mindset made him more money(46:06) A year traveling the world with his son(48:22) The Bitcoin inheritance platform he's building next(50:38) Building for fun vs building to make payroll(53:04) The CEO lab coat and letting go of identity(54:44) Two heart attacks, converted into rocket fuelShow notes:Find show notes of each episode on ProfitLed.fm. Connect with our host:Follow Melissa on LinkedIn where she shares stories & lessons from her founder journey weekly.Connect with Melissa at melissakwan.com and subscribe to  'your founder next door', Melissa's weekly newsletter on what it's like to build a company without an abundance of resources and friends in high places.Follow @themelissakwan on Instagram and YouTube where she shares short videos of business advice and other truth-bomb sound bites.This podcast was brought to you by eWebinar:Find out how you can turn pre-recorded videos into interactive experiences with chat so you can run your demos, onboarding calls, and training sessions on autopilot, 24/7, without being there. Hop into a demo at eWebinar.com, no salesperson required.

Et si on pouvait prédire la fuite de ses clients ou une possible fraude ?Alexandre Pasquio est le CEO et cofondateur de Neuralk AI. Sa startup s'attaque à un angle mort de l'intelligence artificielle : les données tabulaires des entreprises, CRM, ERP ou fichiers Excel. Après un doctorat en neurosciences à l'INRIA, Alexandre lance Neuralk en 2023.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

PwC's Christian Sachse joins us to talk all things logistics. Discover recent trends such as automation, AI, nearshoring, and sustainability.Download the episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠===== In this episode, Christian Sachse of PwC Germany shares what supply chain leaders must prepare for in logistics, from automation and AI to sustainability, nearshoring, labor shifts, and resilience. He explains how planning, visibility, and control towers support better execution.  ===== Guest 1: Christian Sachse, Director, PwC Christian Sachse is a Director at PwC Germany, where he leads the transportation practice within PwC's global Center of Excellence for Logistics Transformation. With a career spanning over a decade in SAP logistics consulting — progressing from ABAP developer to senior leadership roles at firms including IBM, Deloitte, and PwC — he brings deep expertise in SAP Transportation Management and end-to-end supply chain optimization to global organizations across automotive, manufacturing, retail, chemicals, and beyond. In today's discussion, he shares his perspective on the future of supply chain technology and innovation.Host 1: Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAP  Oyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP's digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.   She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master's degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.  ===== Show Links:PwCSupply Chain Management:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠       Follow Us on Social Media : Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, Oyku Ilgar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠      SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠    Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes! 

If your child has OCD, you've probably spent countless hours trying to make their intrusive thoughts go away. It's an understandable instinct, but it's also one of the biggest misconceptions about OCD.In this episode, I'll unpack the common misunderstandings parents have about OCD intrusive thoughts and explain why many well-intentioned responses can accidentally keep OCD going. We'll talk about why recovery isn't about eliminating intrusive thoughts, why logic and reassurance rarely work, how OCD follows predictable themes and core fears, and what ERP is actually designed to do.When you understand how intrusive thoughts really work, you'll stop chasing the content of OCD and start helping your child build the skills that lead to lasting recovery.Whether your child struggles with harm OCD, contamination OCD, moral OCD, relationship OCD, or another theme entirely, this episode will help you respond with more confidence and less fear.

Is Medication Right for Your OCD? A Psychiatrist Breaks Down SSRIs, Dosing, and What Actually WorksIf you've ever wondered whether medication could help your OCD or anxiety, or you've tried an SSRI and felt like "nothing worked," this episode is for you. Matt Codde, LCSW sits down with Dr. Melissa Quinn, a triple board certified psychiatrist who specializes in OCD treatment, for a full breakdown of how medication actually works, why so many people are underdosed, and how medication and therapy work together rather than against each other.Dr. Quinn walks through SSRIs, clomipramine, augmentation strategies, and common myths (including the cannabis conversation you don't want to miss), while Matt reframes ERP through the Restored Minds lens of emotional integration rather than symptom elimination.

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https://youtu.be/KUPg9BuYSaM David B. Jones, CEO and Partner of Mercer Assessments, is helping organizations attract the right A-Players by making labor markets more efficient through defensible human capital insights. By combining psychometric science, workforce analytics, and AI-enabled technology, David helps employers identify, develop, and retain the right talent while empowering people to discover careers where they can thrive and make meaningful contributions.  In this conversation, David introduces The R.E.A.P.E.R. Framework—Review the Situation, Explore Alternatives, Agree a Course of Action, Execute the Plan, and Refine the Approach. He explains why organizations should begin every challenge with a thorough situation review, how collaborative decision-making creates alignment before execution, and why continuous refinement drives long-term organizational success. David also discusses how AI is reshaping talent management, why organizations need real-time workforce insights instead of static reports, and how Mercer Assessments leverages technology while preserving the integrity and defensibility of human capital assessments. — Attract the Right A-Players with David B. Jones  Good day. Steve Preda here with the Management Blueprint Podcast. Today, my guest is David Jones, the CEO and partner of Mercer Assessments, focused on providing defensible human capital insights and foresight in the fields of talent acquisition, leadership development, and organizational productivity. David, welcome to the show.  Thank you, Steve. Great to be here.  Well, I’m excited to have you here, especially because you are the first guest—maybe not completely from the Middle East because we had a couple of guests from Israel—but definitely from Dubai, where you are. Maybe that is also impacting the answer that you’re going to give to my question. So here is my first question. What’s your personal ‘Why’, and how are you manifesting it in your business, Mercer Assessments?  Yeah. Well, I mean, I think obviously a lot of skills around resilience and being able to think about how you maintain your own personal well-being, but also the well-being of the workforce, is something which has come to the fore in the last couple of weeks, for sure, living in Dubai. But I think very much of my North Star—by educational background, I’m a labor market economist. Although I’ve worked in HR and talent management for pretty much all of my career, I think I’m always thinking about how to make markets more efficient.  I think the labor market, in some ways, and what it takes to become efficient, is very similar to a fish market, a stock market, or any other market that you can think of. What you need to be able to make the best decisions is really good data, really good up-to-date information, both on the supply side and on the demand side.Share on X I think a lot of what we do at Mercer Assessments, and a lot of what we do in talent management more generally, is really about trying to do that. Trying to help individuals understand what their strengths are.  Trying to match them to specific careers that will be more fulfilling for them in the long term and also help them be more productive for their employers. As well as helping employers understand what the important skills are for today and tomorrow, and how they can predict how people will perform in certain environments. So really trying to bring the supply side and demand side together. I think, notoriously, labor markets have very bad information.  Typically, most people get their career guidance from their parents or their grandparents, which can be great for aspiration but doesn’t always necessarily keep them up-to-date in terms of what’s happening in today’s workplace. So I think this is really my anchor, if you like, where a lot of what we do in our innovation, our technology, or our engagements with clients typically comes back to this point. Fundamentally, how do we make labor markets more efficient and more functional for all of the stakeholders?  Yeah, that’s fascinating. So would you say that if you are doing this well, then more people will feel fulfilled in the roles that they work in?  I mean, I think that’s definitely the aspiration, right? That’s definitely what you would hope to do. I think, as individuals, I’m sure we can all think of those really, really great days where you think that you nailed it at work, and you think that this is something where you can make a really specific contribution. It just feels good, and all those people around you have the benefit of that. It becomes something which is infectious for those around you.  I think it’s important for the economy on a macro level, right? I think if we are able to provide opportunities, provide career paths, and help people understand what their unique strengths are, then this is something which helps to promote productivity and positivity more generally, right? At the individual, team, family, and societal level, it affects all sorts of dimensions.  So maybe this is kind of a side question, but I’m really wondering, is this AI revolution, as we’re going through it, influencing your work, and is it changing the requirements of employers?  Yeah. I think we’re in a very interesting time. I mean, I’m not a futurologist. I’m not a prophet. I’m not somebody who makes these sorts of big predictions about the future. But I think the case for AI, to some extent, is still unproven in terms of what it’s actually delivered to date. I mean, I think there’s obviously a lot of investment. There’s a big impact on the environment. But I don’t think we’ve had something really groundbreaking discovered by AI at this point that’s new.  It seems to be quite backward-looking in many ways, based on ingesting data from all the novels that you have on your shelf and that I have on my shelf. Maybe they’re going to ingest this podcast in the future. I don’t know. It doesn’t seem that there’s been a unique breakthrough that humanity has not been able to, or would not be able to, achieve by itself. And yet, I think the promise and the anticipation of what AI can do is quite compelling, right?  I think the way that it is impacting the labor market especially… Ironically, it’s impacting probably software developers the most today. It’s interesting that a lot of people in white-collar fields, professionals maybe, are also feeling like it’s changing the way they’re working. So there’s a big debate, I think, about whether it’s going to be an augmentation or whether it’s going to be a replacement of some sorts of tasks. I think one thing you can say with certainty is that the concept of a job is definitely going to change. If you look at the roots of the word—the etymological roots of the word “job” in the English language—it literally means “a task” rather than a role as such. Yeah. So I think we’re going to get this greater atomization of people’s roles. What used to be bundled together as one job is now going to be much more atomized into specific skills, specific tasks.  The opportunity there is that we all get to do more of the things that we find more fulfilling and less of the repetitive, dangerous, or dull types of things that we have to do in our jobs sometimes.Share on X But I think it has some second-order impacts in terms of how people develop their careers and the competence and confidence that people, particularly when they’re junior in their jobs, need time to build—the ability to operate at a higher level. So I think we’re all going to have to be leaders in lots of ways, even leaders in our own work.  Yeah, I agree with you. That’s fascinating. So, David, let’s talk about the framework. What would be a framework? Think of something that allows you to be more effective in your job—something maybe that you personally discovered or that you and your colleagues developed. Something that helps you be more effective in creating those labor market matches, finding the right candidates, and assessing them. Something that you can describe in three, four, or five steps, or maybe three or four ways of looking at things. Anything that comes to mind?  So there are a few things. I did miss a few things because I think—I don’t know if you’ve heard the news. We’re recording this, and I think the British prime minister has just resigned today. This is, I think, our seventh prime minister in 10 years. I’m sure each one of those prime ministers had their own framework in terms of what they wanted from their political leadership and how they were going to operate in government.  So I think we’re definitely operating in a much more VUCA world, right? This mnemonic is about being volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. I think, to some extent, that means that having a framework has to be something that is constantly being amended, reviewed, and updated in many ways. A lot of what we do in assessment—we have very clear statistical frameworks where we look at particular behaviors or particular characteristics, and we try to make sure we measure them. But I thought maybe that was too detailed and too comprehensive.  So one of the things we do when engaging with our clients is that we have a sort of consulting approach. It’s like a cycle. We start by reviewing the situation, so it’s like a situation appraisal, if you like. We use this internally as well in Mercer Assessments. So we try to understand what’s happening, what’s going well, and what we’re concerned about—just trying to get any data or information that we can.  Then it's important, particularly with a team or with a client, to explore what the priorities are, what's important, and what is causing them the most thought or requiring the most energy to address.Share on X So reviewing, exploring, and then agreeing on a course of action. Making sure that there’s consensus or, if you’re in an organization, making sure you’ve got the budget and the endorsement from headquarters or senior management. Then I think you can go into a planning stage. Making sure you’ve got a focus on execution and that you know what has to happen and when.  Then I think you can go into the ability to have that as a cycle and review or evaluate the plan itself. Is it on track? Is it on time? Is it on budget? Is it achieving its objectives? You can continue on this sort of reflexive cycle. So if you were to do that, it becomes quite sinister. The mnemonic becomes R.E.A.P.E.R., like the Grim Reaper or like “reap what you sow,” because you review, explore, agree, plan, execute, and then review again.Share on X So it can become, hopefully, a virtuous cycle, but it can also become an ongoing process.  I love it. So Yeah. So if you refine, maybe the last one is refined, and then you avoid repeat— Yes. Yeah.  Yeah. Oh, great.  That’s good. Yeah, I like it. Yeah, love it. So basically, what you’re looking for is helping your customers with an initial problem and then helping them generally improve their organization by continuing to refine and add to it, making it better over time.  Yes, correct. Yeah.  So it turns into a recurring engagement.  Yes, that’s the hope. Well, yeah. I mean, hopefully, if you have that relationship with the client and also with your team, you have this ability to recognize what you’ve achieved together, but you can also plan what you want to do differently next time.  So you’re the CEO of Mercer Assessments, which is the Dubai operation. Is this just a geographic branch of the Mercer Group, or is it a separate business that operates in multiple geographies?  Yeah. So actually, it’s a new venture for Mercer globally. My background is that I was one of the founders of a company called The Talent Enterprise, which was acquired by Mercer just over two years ago. It had also made an acquisition of another company before that called Mettl. So we were more of a talent assessment type of company.  We would do talent acquisition, talent development, leadership development, things like high-potential identification, succession planning, and these types of applications. Employee engagement as well, things like employee well-being assessments and stuff like this. The psychometric assessment field. So if you or your listeners are good at Greek, you would know that “psychometric” means “measurement of the mind.”  Yeah, right. So this is really what we’re trying to do. We’re accredited by the British Psychological Society to say that the tools we have, use, or develop have validity, reliability, and are statistically stable within the sorts of bounds that you would expect when measuring human beings.  It can never be perfect, but it’s considered to be predictive. Mettl was more focused on skills assessment. That was one of their big areas of focus, along with educational assessment. So coming together as Mercer Assessments, we’re now part of this big global organization. Although we’re based in the Middle East, we’re now working in Asia, Europe, North America—we’re just starting to do more work in North America—and Australasia. So this is the sort of big, hairy, audacious plan that we have.  That must be pretty intense if you’re working around the clock, essentially working around the globe. Then Mercer is… It can be.  Yeah, it can be. Even working in the Middle East, you have different working weeks. Some of our clients work on Sundays. But we have a good team. We have a big team. We have great technology. So we have scalable ways of doing it.  So what drives growth in this business?  I think it is changing. If you were to ask me that question even two years ago, I would say it’s to do with the change, the transformation, or the aspiration of the client, of the organization. If they’ve got a new operation, or they’re expanding, or they need to develop new skills, or they need to make sure their productivity and positivity are enabling them to keep up with their competitors, then these things would often trigger the sorts of interventions that we help our clients with.  That’s still true to a large extent, but what's changing a lot is what you were talking about earlier—to do with AI and expectations from technology. So I think what we're doing a lot more of now is real-time decision support.Share on X It used to be that our deliverables would look like a PDF report. They would say, “Okay, this is Steve. We’ve assessed Steve. These are Steve’s strengths. These are his areas for development. This is the sort of team or the certain type of colleague that he would thrive working with.  These are the people or the situations that he might struggle with.” That type of static report. Then either we or the client—sometimes if you’re looking at large numbers of people—you’d have to do a lot of spreadsheet work or a lot of PowerPoint work and say, “Okay, now we need to match that with your strategic objectives.” So I think what’s happening now is we’re focusing a lot more on the data.  Our technology is providing much more of a dashboard report, so Steve can access his results straight away because that’s actually when Steve is most interested in them and they’re most relevant—not two weeks later when you schedule a coach or someone to give him feedback. You’re interested as soon as you finish the last question. You want to know, “Okay, what does this say about me?” We can add lots of AI layers to that to help you implement it or understand it. Then for the organization, we now provide much more of a dynamic dashboard-type report.  So if, I don’t know, the CFO leaves this afternoon and the CEO calls the CHRO and says, “Okay, who are the internal candidates for this role?” You can come up with an answer. It doesn’t have to be something where you say, “Let me check my filing cabinet,” or, “Let me put a PowerPoint together for you and get back to you later this week or next week.” You can actually do that type of matching within the platform that we have. We have our own platform called Lighthouse, and it really helps you match individuals or teams to certain tasks or to certain ventures or aspirations that the organization might have.Share on X  Yeah. So instead of providing individual reports for individuals, you now operate this platform for your clients, and then they can look up the people involved in changes. So how is it different to scale the business with this type of approach? What makes it more complex?  Yeah. So on the one hand, it can help us a lot as our own organization because we can be much more pervasive 24 hours a day across the different time zones that we operate in. If you’re our client, you don’t always have to rely on having a meeting or a call with us in person. You can go and find that answer yourself. It’s quite an intuitive process and platform. You can access it and get value from your own data. I think that’s the key thing that I’m trying to emphasize that’s changed.  Clients are now impatient with SaaS platforms in particular when they’re not able to access their own data directly. So there’s a little bit of disintermediation going on in the enterprise software business as a whole. That’s the key trend that I’m trying to highlight here. But it also helps us to be more scalable. Just to take a step back to the previous discussion about AI, I think when it comes to using AI in your business, the key strategic choice is what you’re not going to use AI for.  For us, we made the choice actually three or four years ago that we’re not going to use AI in the assessments themselves. Not today. Maybe in five years’ time or ten years’ time we might change our mind, and we’re constantly reviewing that. But we need these defensible assessments. We need to be able to say, “This is fair and objective, and we’re coming with an external point of view that is transparent and defensible in every sense of that word.”  Yeah. You don’t want to hallucinate assessments for clients or even run the risk of that happening, right?  Yeah, absolutely. And there are some companies that have done that, right? I mean, there are lots of cases you can find where companies have said, “Hey, we just need a five-minute video, and I can tell you everything you need to know about this person, and you can make decisions about their career and all sorts of stuff,” right? I’m not saying we won’t get there in the future, but I just don’t think that’s good enough at the moment.  And I think with a lot of things that you do with chatbots now, if you’re judicious about it, you might be able to say, “Well, actually, that’s interesting, but it’s not good enough,” right? It’s not a finished product. It’s not something that I can execute on. What we can do is add a lot of value around the assessment. So we can do things like AI-based development planning, right?  When someone wants to see their results—and people normally want to see their results almost immediately after they’ve finished their assessments—you can start to say, in the flow of work, in the client’s environment, whatever their learning partners or learning architecture may be, “Okay, here’s a development plan for you,” customized and curated within that environment for your strengths, how to emphasize them, and also for any development areas or new learnings that you want to address.  We can also do things like AI-based proctoring, right? We can give the client a risk report on an application and say, you know, how genuine is this? What other software does Steve have open on his laptop? Is there a shadow in the room? Where are his eyes going? Is he looking at someone else? Is he getting help from someone else? Is this really Steve? All these sorts of things, right? We can do that. We can also develop customized case studies for the organization around its specific tasks and challenges that the organization has.  So you can come up with very specific, job-related assessments. AI can add a lot of value to all of these things. It can provide greater scale and a greater ability to sustain our growth. But with the core of what we do today, we’re saying, “Look, you need to be able to trust us.” And we want to be able to show you the answer. If you have a question about any of our assessments, we can check. There’s an audit trail, and we can show you the answer. It’s not just, “The computer came up with this idea. We don’t know.” But that’s intellectual property, and you know that it works, and you’re sticking with it. You don’t allow AI to bastardize it, basically, yeah, which makes sort of sense. So, David, what is one thing that you’re actively trying to figure out in your business right now? That’s a great question. I mean, there’s lots of things. I think a lot of them come around, you know, what is this threshold between what we do as humans and what we use AI or other technology to help us do? And I think that threshold is constantly being reviewed. A lot of it is to do with how do you make growth sustainable. We have had massive growth in the last five or six years, and that’s a great thing.  But I think it means you have to make sure the foundations of your organization are strong so that you can move from one to another. I mentioned earlier that we’re just starting to focus on North America as one of our new markets, and I was very keen that we didn’t do that until this point or even next year because we’re not the organizational equivalent of The Beatles, right? Like, we can’t just expect to turn up in a big, sophisticated, very strong, highly cultured market and be able to expect that we’re going to do things like we’ve done them everywhere else, or that we don’t need to think about how we communicate with those prospects and those clients.  So that’s a really big step for us. And how we manage data, I think, is probably the key thing. Fundamentally, if I was to come back to answer your question, I think it’s how we manage data because I think clients are becoming much more sophisticated, much more impatient with people who curate their data. They say, “Look, you know, we know we’re generating lots of data inside the organization,” right? Which is typically what we do, right? It’s people data.  Normally in most work environments, you can tell when somebody opens their laptop, or you can tell when they walk in the office door, or you can tell sometimes even what they’re doing inside the working space, right? Their ID has got an RFID in it or something like that. So there’s lots of data that’s constantly being generated inside the organization, and clients want to get value from that data. And having a sort of third-party proxy come in and say, “Hey, we can do your payroll for you,” or “We can send a questionnaire to people once a year, and that can let you know whether they understand health and safety or they’re engaged in their workplace,” it’s not really satisfactory anymore, right?  The clients are saying, “Okay. I want to be able to get value from my data, and I want to be able to see that. I want the analytics. I want to ask questions that are not able to be prescribed at the beginning.” “And I want to be able to do these queries in real time.”  So essentially, would that require you to get integrated with your clients to some degree so that you can process the data in real time as it emerges? It’s really interesting because I think what I’m hearing from my clients is they’re actually frustrated with that. In the sort of classic SaaS world, which we’ve had in organizations now for 20, 30, maybe even 40 years, you integrate the big internal ERP systems or CRM systems, and you integrate them, and then you have to sort of work within their framework, right? And you might see a report that’s already pre-programmed, but you don’t necessarily see the data, right? If you wanted to say, “Okay, what’s the trend today over the 24-hour clock?” or “How is it changing in June compared to May?” or “How does it relate to the temperature?” or whatever, right?  You can come up with all these questions that you might not be able to predict and then plan and have a sort of pull-down standard report. So to do that, you need access to the data. And I think clients are saying, “This is our data.” This data belongs to us. We want to be able to see that directly, and we want to be able to use that as a decision-support tool, and not necessarily just have a report.”  Yeah. So they’d rather own the data and apply your tools to their data without you necessarily having access to the data or something like that?  Yeah. It’s also a source of differentiation for them, right? Because they know that if… I’m not going to mention these companies. I’m sure you and all your viewers know the big brands. It’s interesting what’s happening with their share prices recently, right? They’re all maybe suffering a little bit from a decline in their share prices, on average. It’s basically a standardized way of doing things, right?  There’s pretty much the same way that any corporation in any part of the world is going to do it because that’s the way you get efficiency through that software. But if an organization says, “Actually, we’ve got an insight into something that we think is unique and differentiated, and we want to make decisions in a slightly different way, or make them faster,” that’s a point of competitive advantage.  Does that mean they wouldn’t want you to apply their idea to other customers because it’s their unique property? They’d just want your tools to help them process their data. They don’t want to share it with you.  Yeah. There are clients like that. We do deal with very sensitive industries, and sometimes government departments, where we have to be able to certify that type of approach. I think that’s likely to become more common in the future as people become more sensitive and more aware of the value, the opportunity, and the threat of what can happen with their data.  Yeah. I mean, some people say that information is now ubiquitous. It’s the questions that are really important because that’s how you communicate with AI. Maybe the question itself can be proprietary know-how—knowing how to ask the right kind of question. They don’t want…  No. I mean… Yeah, I agree. Completely. Yeah. You’re absolutely right. Again, to go back to assessments, we’ve recently released a whole bunch of assessments that measure skills in AI as a domain. We’ve got all sorts of technical and non-technical AI assessments. Obviously, one of the skills that we look at is prompt engineering. If you’ve used some of the generative AI platforms, you’ll always get an answer.  They’re pre-programmed to give you an answer, and most of them are also pretty polite. They fluff up your ego a little bit and say, “Hey, great question.” “That was really interesting.” Then they’ll give you an answer. You need to be aware of that. You need to probe and make sure you’ve not just got an answer—you’ve got the answer. Or at least the best answer that makes sense for you. Then you’ve quality-checked it.  You’ve taken it from one platform, put it into another platform, and then into a third platform. Whatever you’ve done, you need to have that awareness and those specific skills to get the most value out of it. It’s very dangerous, and I think we can all see it. I’m sure your inbox is like my inbox. You get emails from people and think, “Okay, well, that’s not an email from a person.” It’s a bulleted email. It’s not personal. It’s not directed at you. Sometimes it’s hard to understand what it even means.  Yeah. You’re right. So David, who is the ideal customer for you that can most benefit from your solution?  That’s a good question. Personally and professionally, I like clients who challenge us. I like clients who ask questions that make us think in a different way, so we can hopefully give them value and really answer those questions. I think that’s important for us to develop. Clients who are looking for new insights or different foresights that help them in their business—those are the kinds of clients we’re looking for. Definitely the ones who are pushing the envelope and helping take us forward in terms of quality.  So if those types of people are listening to this show and would like to learn more about what you do and how you might be able to help them, where should they go? Where can they find out more?  Yeah, absolutely. You can find me on LinkedIn. I’m David B. Jones on LinkedIn. There are a lot of David Joneses. I think David Jones is the most common name for a British man—even more common than John Smith—so there are a lot of us around. But you’ll be able to find me as David B. Jones. You can also find Mercer Assessments. You can find out more about us through those channels. I’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide more information.  Is there a website people should check out? Do you have a separate website for Mercer Assessments?  We do. Mercer Assessments is part of the mercer.com website. That’s where you’ll find more information. There are also a number of books we’ve published on particular subjects to do with assessment, talent, and leadership development more generally. Those are all available on Amazon as well.  Okay. So if you’re out there and you’re looking to have a more sophisticated view of your people and their aspirations and how they fit the type of work that you want them to do, and you’d like to understand more deeply, then check out Mercer Assessments, David B. Jones. Actually, it’s easy to just put in “David Jones Mercer,” and David will pop up that way.  Check out the books that David and his colleagues have published. And if you enjoyed this conversation, then make sure you follow us on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. And David, thanks for coming to the show and sharing your experience and insights. I mean, it seems to me that you have a much more nuanced approach than most talent assessment or performance assessment organizations, and you have a lot more tools at your disposal. It’s a combination of technology and professional expertise. So that’s fascinating. Thanks for coming on the show. And if you enjoyed this conversation, make sure you follow us because we come out every week with exciting entrepreneurs like David. I will. I will. Thank you, Steve. Important Links: Davidi's LinkedIn David's  website

Most AP automation projects don't fail because of the solution purchased — they fail because of a few predictable, easy to fix issues inside the AP process. Whether you're looking for a new AP automation solution or trying to rescue one you already have, the same failure points show up again and again. Today, I'm breaking down the real reasons AP automation fails and the simple fixes that prevent these breakdowns so you can choose the right solution — or finally make your current one work the way it should. #apautomation #invoiceautomation #automation #automationpitfalls T he Automation Traps Nobody Warns You About https://youtu.be/Ulz6gjdYgGk Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V Learn more about Internal Controls in AP; Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HdV9JIterJ-bf6TwMset_z_ Looking for Automation insights: Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-Hf_cZwQOcDZrYV4dA0oDVby Avoid common AP automation mistakes that cause project failure. Learn how to fix ERP integration issues and reduce manual data entry. Many finance teams struggle with AP automation because they overlook critical technical requirements early on. This guide breaks down why standard implementation plans fail, specifically focusing on the disconnect between software capabilities and existing ERP integration needs. If you are preparing to implement new systems, understanding these potential pitfalls is essential for a successful transition. We also examine the hidden impact of manual data entry requirements that often persist after automation goes live. By identifying these gaps in your accounts payable process before you commit to a vendor, you can ensure your project delivers actual efficiency gains rather than new operational headaches. Subscribe for weekly finance automation breakdowns, and comment below if you have faced integration issues with your current software. AP automation failure often stems from predictable errors made during the planning phase. Learn to secure your project. Many finance teams rush into purchasing software without fully vetting how the product aligns with their existing ERP integration. This oversight creates a disconnect that forces staff to continue performing manual data entry long after the system goes live. If you are responsible for digitizing your accounts payable process, you must identify these gaps before signing a contract to ensure the technology actually saves time. This breakdown highlights specific project pitfalls that cause automation initiatives to stall. By focusing on the technical requirements that vendors often gloss over, you can protect your budget and avoid the operational headaches that plague poorly planned deployments. Understanding these critical AP automation mistakes is the best way to guarantee your team sees an immediate return on investment. Subscribe for weekly finance workflow breakdowns, and comment below if you have struggled with ERP compatibility issues in your current system.

Most organizations treat AI the same way they treated ERP implementations. They buy the technology, build the infrastructure, run the pilots, and call it done. But that's exactly where the wheels fall off.In this week's episode of the Only Constant, Alessandro Prieto discusses with Nellie Wartoft how treating AI as a digital worker rather than a tool changes the entire approach to adoption, why work redesign must happen in parallel with technology deployment, and what organizations that are winning the AI race are doing differently.Connect with:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com

Enterprise technology has long promised to unlock operational potential, but the trade-offs between monolithic ERP systems and fragmented best-of-breed stacks continue to slow organizations down in ways most leaders don't fully account for. In this episode of Enterprise Unleashed on Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Wiley Jones (Co-founder at DOSS) are joined by Jindra Zitek (Partner and Head of Scale at Stripes), a former McKinsey consultant and C-level operator whose career spans Chobani, HelloFresh, and a range of board and advisory roles across industry. Together, they unpack what it actually takes to build operations that are truly AI-ready, and why the answer starts with people long before it reaches technology. Jindra draws on firsthand experience leading through hypergrowth and crisis to make the case that both ERP consolidation and best-of-breed ecosystems carry a hidden coordination tax, one that only gets more expensive the longer organizations avoid naming it. He challenges leaders to stop framing AI as a job automation tool and start treating it as a lever for dignity and purpose, giving people the ability to focus on the work that actually requires human judgment. The conversation lands on what separates organizations that experiment successfully from those stuck in pilot purgatory: shared business objectives, cross-functional coalitions, and guardrails that free people to move fast without losing control. Wiley grounds the discussion in what Doss is seeing in practice, where the complexity of edge cases is finally collapsing, and where the real work of comprehension still cannot be skipped. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro  (02:29) Jindra Zitek's background across McKinsey, Chobani, and HelloFresh (04:16) Lessons from family, farming, and leadership (06:09) Why people should come before systems (10:28) The trade-off between ERP and best-of-breed tools (15:24) The hidden cost of technology choices (17:09) How company DNA shapes technology strategy (20:57) Eliminating the human tax of broken systems (21:49) Automation should enable people, not replace them (25:57) The rise of agentic operations (28:57) Building trust and control with AI systems (31:34) Measuring real ROI from AI investments (35:17) Building cross-functional teams for AI success (37:30) Creating guardrails for enterprise AI adoption (40:40) The first workflow to transform with AI (42:10) Finding business problems AI can solve (47:56) How AI changes workflow design and implementation Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Jindra Zitek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jindrazitek/ Connect with Wiley Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wileycwjones/ Learn more about DOSS: https://www.doss.com/ Learn more about Stripes: https://www.stripes.co/ Learn more about Supply Chain Insights: http://www.supplychaininsights.com Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Subscribe to Supply Chain Now on your favorite platform: https://supplychainnow.com/join Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- Peak Reality Check: What Shippers, Analysts, and AI Models Are Predicting for 2026: https://bit.ly/4aTlsRv WEBINAR- From Volume to Resilience: How Automotive Supply Chains Are Adapting to a New Market Reality: https://bit.ly/4f6SUGA WEBINAR- The Automotive Industry's Next Digital Breakthrough: https://bit.ly/4vhUwT4 WEBINAR- From Disruption to Stability: Building Resilient Logistics Solutions in a Rapidly Changing Global Market: https://bit.ly/3TguZMt This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and Wiley Jones, and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/beyond-erp-tradeoff-building-ai-ready-operations-1614 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailThe apparel manufacturing industry represents one of the most operationally diverse segments in the ERP landscape, making software selection significantly more complex than comparing feature lists alone. Custom apparel manufacturers, fashion brands, uniform producers, sportswear companies, and private-label businesses each operate with distinct product structures, production processes, sourcing strategies, and supply chain requirements. As a result, an ERP system that is an excellent fit for one apparel manufacturer may be poorly suited for another. Understanding these operational differences is essential to selecting an ERP platform that aligns with an organization's business model, growth strategy, and long-term operational needs.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top Apparel Manufacturing ERP systems in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BrAS3LTm1QRead: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-apparel-manufacturing-erp-systems/Questions for Panelists?

On this special episode of Run the Numbers, CJ Gustafson revisits standout moments from past conversations with Alex Immerman, Curt Sigfstead, Daniel Kang, Adam Ante, and David Laptor. Together, their advice reveals how great CFOs earn trust, challenge founders, speak up when the data says something is wrong, and become true strategic partners without relying on the power of the purse strings.—SPONSORS:Anrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtnRightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform that lets your product team ship new pricing without asking finance for permission, and your sales team close deals without creating downstream chaos. Check out their free tool at calculator.rightrev.com It scores your rev rec process, shows what's exposing you to risk, and tells you exactly where to focus before it bites you in the rear end. Check it out at https://calculator.rightrev.comPulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer cut their close in half, took audit findings from seven to zero, and cut back-office costs by 70% in six months. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered agents that capture expenses automatically, enforce policy before the spend happens, and close your books in minutes instead of weeks. 35,000+ companies like OpenAI, Coinbase, Anthropic, and DoorDash already run on Brex. It's time to get Brex AF. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metrics—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNCJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and Intro3:27 Alex Immerman's favorite CFO interview question4:54 What a weak answer looks like5:26 When the hard calls actually matter6:37 Walt and Roy Disney7:36 Liked even when making unpopular calls8:43 Sponsors — Anrok | RightRev | Pulley11:35 Curt from Clio: ego in the bottom drawer13:52 CFO as supporting cast15:10 Backbone vs. ego: when to use each16:23 Daniel Kang: don't use the purse strings as power17:36 Earn the seat, don't demand it18:52 Money is one arrow, not the whole quiver20:39 Sponsors — Rillet | Maximor | Brex23:54 Adam Ante: finance people pigeonhole themselves26:46 The CFO can sit in any meeting27:30 First 90 days: listen before suggesting28:46 David Laptor: listen, observe, think, speak30:50 Build a culture where speaking up is welcomed31:51 Curt from Clio: don't come in as a know-it-all33:08 Earn trust through curiosity33:46 Beware of all-green dashboards35:28 What would CJ say to Ballmer?37:14 Parting thoughts from Ben38:00 Credits

Choosing an ERP system is one of the most stressful decisions a finance or IT executive will have to make in their entire careers. It has a high failure rate so getting it wrong can cause unexpected damages and costs. Luckily, learning from others' mistakes can save a lot of time, headaches, and expense by getting it right the first time.Connect with us!https://www.erpadvisorsgroup.com866-499-8550LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/erp-advisors-groupTwitter:https://twitter.com/erpadvisorsgrpFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/erpadvisorsInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/erpadvisorsgroupPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/erpadvisorsgroupMedium:https://medium.com/@erpadvisorsgroup

In dieser Folge sprechen Sin To und Annette Garcia Lorenzo mit Johann Stadler von Hilti und Andreas Madlencnik von SAP über Datensouveränität, hybride Cloud-Landschaften, globale Skalierbarkeit und KI im Supply-Chain-Kontext.Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠===== Wie gelingen Datensouveränität, hybride Cloud-Architekturen und globale Skalierbarkeit in der Supply Chain? Sin To und Annette Garcia Lorenzo sprechen mit Johann Stadler (Hilti) und Andreas Madlencnik (SAP) über Private Cloud, Public Cloud, PLM, ERP, Manufacturing Execution und KI, für alle, die Industrie, Daten und End-to-End-Prozesse strategisch weiterdenken. ===== Guest 1: Johann Stadler, Head of Large Projects & Manufacturing IT, Hilti GroupJohann Stadler is an experienced leader in Business & IT with a strong background in managing multiple departments across Europe, Asia and America. He plays an active role in shaping Hilti's corporate strategy, oversees the tactical dimension, realization, and operations in Large Projects and Manufacturing IT. He has a proven track record in delivering IT solutions and processes essential for leveraging Hilti's corporate strategy.Guest 2: Andreas Madlencnik, Business Development Manager PLM | Middle Eastern Europe | Supply Chain ManagementHost 1: Sin ToSin To brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP's supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team.Host 2: Annette Garcia-LorenzoAnnette García Lorenzo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working at SAP since 2001, with over 8 years of experience in the Product Lifecycle Management and Manufacturing space. As Adoption Lead for PLM and SAP IPD, she helps SAP customer and partners make the most of our solutions, while channelling their feedback back to SAP product management. She is an active speaker, blogger, and podcaster on the topics of PLM and Manufacturing.===== Show Links:SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠www.sap.com/scm⁠Follow Us on Social Media : Johann StadlerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannstadler/ Andreas MadlencnikLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-madlencnik/ Annette Garcia-LorenzoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-garcia-lorenzo/ Sin To: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208 SAP Digital Supply Chain:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/ Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!  ===== Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro Warum Geschwindigkeit, Qualität und Kostenoptimierung entscheidend werden00:01:00 Thema der Folge: Datensouveränität im Cloud-Zeitalter00:02:00 Was ist eine hybride Systemlandschaft?00:04:00 Vorteile hybrider ERP-Landschaften für Konzernbereiche00:06:00G eopolitik, Supply Chain und regionale Anforderungen00:09:00S trategische Vorteile von Public- und Private-Cloud-Kombinationen00:11:00 Herausforderungen: Integration, Materialstammdaten und SAP BTP00:13:00 CAD-zentrisches PLM vs. ERP-nahes PLM00:16:00 Engineering- und Supply-Chain-Perspektiven zusammenbringen00:19:00 MES als Software-as-a-Service00:22:00 KI im PLM- und Supply-Chain-Kontext00:25:00 Context Awareness, Halluzinationen und vernetzte Daten00:28:00 Blick in die Zukunft der Supply Chain00:32:00 Fast Five00:33:36 Outro

When OCD symptoms suddenly get worse, it's easy to believe you've lost all the progress you've worked so hard to make. But a flare-up doesn't erase your recovery. Stress, major life changes, fatigue, and uncertainty can all make OCD louder without meaning you're back where you started. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains why OCD flare-ups are a normal part of recovery and how to respond without falling back into compulsions.At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you're ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Bodybuilding Taught Me About Mental Health (No One Talks About This)   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova sits down with Christina Williams—IFBB Professional Bodybuilder, performance coach, entrepreneur, and Head of U.S. Partnerships & Business Development at Wictory. Together, they explore the hidden mental health struggles behind elite performance, body image, perfectionism, resilience, and what it truly takes to succeed when the pressure never stops.   Christina opens up about: • Her journey from childhood adversity to becoming an IFBB • Professional Bodybuilder and coach. • The unseen anxiety, pressure, and perfectionism that come with competing at the highest level. • How body dysmorphia affects athletes long before—and long after—they step on stage. • The heartbreaking setbacks, burnout, and life-changing moments that reshaped her purpose.   This conversation also dives into: • Why success doesn't always silence self-doubt. • The emotional cost of constantly being judged for your appearance. • How identity, purpose, and values help you navigate failure and keep moving forward. • Why athletes, high achievers, and perfectionists need support just as much as physical training. • Practical lessons on resilience, mental performance, and finding meaning beyond achievement.   Whether you're an athlete, someone living with anxiety, perfectionism, body image struggles, or simply trying to keep going through life's hardest moments, this episode offers hope, perspective, and powerful reminders that your worth is never defined by a result.  

Send us Fan MailOCD in kids can hide in plain sight and it rarely looks like the stereotypes. If you've ever watched your child get stuck on a “not right” feeling, repeat a question for reassurance, or redo a routine until it clicks, you already know how confusing and exhausting it can be for the whole family. We sit down with licensed clinical social worker Sierra Dator to translate what's really happening in the OCD cycle, using clear language parents can actually use at home.We break down obsessive compulsive disorder into its two moving parts: obsessions (sticky, intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (the actions or mental rituals that bring short-term relief). A big focus is the stuff you can't see, like internal checking, mental counting, and quiet rituals that keep parents guessing. We also draw a practical line between generalized anxiety and OCD, including why OCD thoughts can feel stranger, more random, and harder to dismiss, and why giving the pattern a name can reduce shame instead of creating it.From assessment tools like the Yale-Brown checklist to the treatment that works best, we get specific about exposure and response prevention (ERP therapy), why it's considered the gold standard for pediatric OCD, and what it looks like when you're pacing ERP for a child's development. We also talk about parents as part of the process, how progress can “snowball” once one symptom shifts, and why early intervention can keep OCD from getting entrenched over the years.If you know a parent who's quietly worried, share this with them, then subscribe and leave a review so more families can find evidence-based OCD help.This podcast is meant to be a resource for the general public, as well as fellow therapists/psychologists. It is NOT meant to replace the meaningful work of individual or family therapy. Please seek professional help in your area if you are struggling. #breakthestigma #makewordsmatter #thingsyoulearnintherapy #thingsyoulearnintherapypodcastIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health concerns, please contact 988 or seek a treatment provider in your area.If you are a therapist or psychologist and want to be a guest on the show, please complete this form to apply: Podcast Application FormFeel free to share your thoughts at www.makewordsmatterforgood.com or email me at Beth@makewordsmatterforgood.comSupport the showwww.bethtrammell.com

What happens when tariffs, global shipping disruptions, AI infrastructure demands, and changing buyer behavior all hit wholesale distribution at the same time?On this episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, Kevin Brown and Tom Burton examine the economic, technological, and supply chain forces shaping manufacturers and wholesale distribution teams. They discuss inflation and interest rates, the transition to Section 301 tariffs, growing risks across major shipping routes, Amazon Business's expanding influence, the copper shortage behind AI data center growth, and why companies need a more disciplined approach to AI investment.What You'll LearnHow Section 301 tariffs could create greater planning certainty for distributors, even as import costs remain elevatedWhy disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal, and the Panama Canal could create a global supply chain “perfect storm”How distributors can compete with Amazon Business by solving complex problems and embedding themselves in customer operationsWhy AI efficiency may increase total energy and computing demand instead of reducing itHow revenue leaders in distribution can evaluate AI tools based on measurable business outcomes instead of promisesWhy employees who guide, challenge, and pressure-test AI produce stronger work than those who simply delegate tasksEpisode Highlights04:20 – How LeadSmart uses connected ERP and CRM data to uncover hidden revenue opportunities13:45 – What the Federal Reserve's inflation language could mean for interest rates and business planning23:10 – Why Section 301 tariffs may be more legally durable than previous tariff policies34:05 – The global supply chain risks developing around the Strait of Hormuz, Suez Canal, and Panama Canal43:20 – How Amazon Business reached $60 billion in merchandise volume and what distributors should do next52:15 – Why complex services, technical support, and customer integration remain powerful competitive advantages59:40 – Copper shortages, data center construction, and the infrastructure required to support AI growth1:10:05 – Why workers who actively direct AI agents outperform people who accept the first answerTools, Frameworks, and Strategies MentionedMeridian 360 HubLeadSmart's connected data hub brings information from across the business into one environment, giving leaders greater visibility into customers, teams, sales activity, and growth opportunities.GeniusFeed AI and Revenue ExpanderThese tools analyze business data to identify white space, wallet-share opportunities, customer risk, and hidden revenue. The discussion also explores how this type of predictive sales analytics could support M&A due diligence and business valuation.Make Complexity Your StrategyDistributors can protect their customer relationships by focusing on services that are difficult for large online marketplaces to replicate. These may include product customization, technical support, equipment commissioning, kitting, cutting, and on-site problem solving.Embed Into Customer OperationsVendor-managed inventory, on-site personnel, tool cribs, vending systems, and job-site inventory programs make the distributor a direct part of the customer's workflow.Jevons ParadoxAs technology becomes more efficient and less expensive, demand often grows faster than the efficiency gains. The hosts apply this idea to AI computing, data centers, energy consumption, and future infrastructure requirements.Outcome-Based AI AdoptionBefore investing in AI or sales technology, businesses should define specific outcomes they expect to achieve. Those outcomes should guide implementation, client success meetings, performance measurement, and technology budgeting.Closing Insight:AI, tariffs, e-commerce, infrastructure shortages, and supply chain disruption are creating a more complicated operating environment for wholesale distribution. The companies that succeed will be the ones that improve visibility, strengthen customer relationships, and connect technology investments to measurable growth.Subscribe to Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution for weekly analysis of the news and trends affecting manufacturers, independent sales agents, distributors, and the global wholesale supply chain.To receive the weekly newsletter, visit AroundTheHornPod.com.To learn how LeadSmart Technologies helps distributors connect sales, CRM, ERP, marketing, quoting, and customer intelligence data, visit LeadSmartTech.com.Leave a Review: Help us grow by sharing your thoughts on the show.Learn more about the LeadSmart AI B2B Sales Platform: https://www.leadsmarttech.com/Join the conversation each week on LinkedIn Live.Want even more insight to the stories we discuss each week? Subscribe to the Around The Horn Newsletter.You can also hear the podcast and other excellent content on our YouTube Channel.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok.

Chadwicks are showing technology can be upgraded without losing key institutional knowledge, while simultaneously upgrading onboarding in a tough market. A major milestone in its multi-year ERP modernisation program is taking place transforming its legacy Accustar platform into AccuPRO, a modern, cloud-hosted ERP system. AccuPRO has received a prestigious 2026 InterSystems READY Impact Award in the Supply Chain category.The initiative, supported by J2 Interactive, a technology consultancy specialising in enterprise modernisation To find out more about this and it's potential impact across Ireland I spoke to Colm Scannell, Chadwicks' IT director and Paul Cranston, J2 Director of Professional Services. Colm and Paul talk to me about their backgrounds, modernising Chadwick's IT, legacy systems and more.More about Chadwicks AccuPRO:For more than 40 years, Accustar served as the backbone of Chadwicks' operations, embedding decades of proven business logic and invaluable institutional knowledge. However, its terminal-based "green screen" interface could no longer meet modern requirements for usability, scalability, cloud readiness, or device independence, and onboarding new employees was time-consuming and costly. Chadwicks faced a critical challenge shared by many long-established enterprises: how to modernise a mission-critical system without losing the intellectual capital built into it or disrupting day-to-day business. The solution was AccuPRO, a web-enabled, cloud-hosted ERP designed to support Chadwicks' continued leadership and growth in the builders' merchant sector, while dramatically boosting back office and branch team user experiences.

Hay un debate que lleva tiempo flotando en toda la comunidad del desarrollo web, y en la de WordPress en particular: ¿tiene sentido seguir apostando por una plataforma tradicional cuando una IA es capaz de generar páginas enteras, con código personalizado e interfaces, en cuestión de segundos? Es una sensación perfectamente comprensible. Cuando ves lo que la inteligencia artificial puede hacer al vuelo, es natural preguntarse qué espacio le queda a WordPress. Pero, bajo mi punto de vista, el valor de WordPress no ha desaparecido: simplemente ha cambiado de lugar. En lugar de competir contra la IA, WordPress se está consolidando como el motor de ejecución y la base de datos sobre la que esa misma inteligencia artificial opera. Propiedad y soberanía de los datos La gran diferencia entre las soluciones no-code basadas en IA (o las plataformas SaaS empaquetadas que te alquilan su infraestructura) y WordPress es el control total. Con WordPress, la base de datos, los usuarios, los pedidos y los contenidos son 100% tuyos o de tu cliente. No hay locking. Ese concepto que antes se aplicaba a ciertos temas cerrados hoy lo trasladamos a la IA: no dependes de cambios drásticos en los precios de las APIs de empresas como ChatGPT o Claude, ni del cierre repentino de un servicio. La soberanía digital es un activo cada vez más crítico. Hay empresas que despidieron a mucha gente pensando que la IA lo haría todo, y muchas han terminado quebrando por eso. La IA necesita un backend confiable La inteligencia artificial es extraordinaria generando código y diseñando interfaces al vuelo, pero necesita una estructura sólida detrás para funcionar en el mundo real: la lógica de negocio, la persistencia, la gestión de usuarios y roles, las pasarelas de pago, las suscripciones y los flujos complejos. Un ejemplo real: la web de vozcaster.com la desarrollé entera con IA. Registré el dominio, la alojé en Cloudflare y le pedí a la IA que me creara un HTML estático muy mono, con colores bonitos y una tabla de precios dinámica con su selector anual. Todo rápido y precioso. Pero cuando llega el momento de la verdad —los usuarios, la seguridad, la gestión de suscripciones—, esa tabla enlaza a potencia.pro, donde todo lo gestiona WordPress mediante un plugin. La IA te resuelve la parte estática; la lógica de negocio y la persistencia en condiciones te las da una plataforma madura. Infraestructura lista para usar En lugar de construir desde cero un sistema de autenticación, una base de datos y un panel de administración para cada proyecto generado por IA, WordPress te ofrece toda esa arquitectura probada en batalla de forma nativa. Además, WordPress ya no es el simple generador de plantillas HTML o el gestor de blogs de antaño. Hoy cuenta con: APIs robustas gracias a su REST API y a soluciones como GraphQL. Un funcionamiento excelente como CMS headless, donde la IA alimenta los datos mientras la capa de presentación se gestiona externamente. Integración nativa con agentes de IA gracias al protocolo MCP, que permite conectar un sitio WordPress con modelos de inteligencia artificial para generar contenido, automatizar soporte o procesar datos de forma mucho más sencilla, precisamente por la madurez de la plataforma. Los flecos y los casos de borde Crear un prototipo visual con IA lleva minutos. Pero resolver los flecos finales —el cumplimiento del RGPD, las integraciones con ERP locales, la facturación compleja, los flujos de trabajo específicos— sigue requiriendo un sistema maduro. El repositorio de plugins de WordPress aporta esa flexibilidad para cubrir ese 1% de necesidades complejas que una herramienta automática suele pasar por alto. Es curioso: la IA arranca a toda velocidad, pero al llegar a cierto punto se frena, porque necesita hacer cosas que WordPress ya resuelve de forma simple por estar tan implementado. En una carrera de fondo, WordPress se come a la IA. Pasa igual que con los constructores visuales: Elementor es maravilloso y rapidísimo para la primera versión de una web presencial de cliente, pero cuando quieres implementar cosas más complejas a veces te toca irte a temas como GeneratePress. Son esos casos de borde que WordPress tiene más que superados. El rol del profesional no desaparece: se transforma Es como el agricultor que pasa del arado al tractor: sabe lo mismo, pero lo hace más rápido. El trabajo pesado ya no es picar CSS ni maquetar desde cero. El valor del profesional con experiencia en WordPress ha migrado hacia: La arquitectura de la información y la estrategia. El criterio técnico y la seguridad: saber evaluar si el código generado por la IA es seguro, optimizado y mantenible. La capacidad de conectar el ecosistema de WordPress con flujos de IA para aportar valor real, no solo un sitio estático. Otro ejemplo propio: he desarrollado un bot de Telegram que se conecta con WordPress para publicar capítulos de podcast (de hecho, este capítulo lo estoy publicando con ese sistema porque no tenía ganas de editar). Si yo no tuviera el criterio adquirido a lo largo de más de 15 años, no podría usar la IA de forma eficiente. Sé dónde está la identificación de usuario, cómo se gestiona una suscripción, dónde están los datos, y conozco a fondo plugins como PowerPress. Ese conocimiento profundo es el que me permite establecer la arquitectura y la estrategia adecuadas. No cualquiera puede desarrollar así. En resumen La IA ha democratizado la creación de webs sencillas: cualquiera puede pedirle una página que le diga lo guapo y lo alto que es, y quedará preciosa. Pero, precisamente por eso, las arquitecturas abiertas y extensibles como WordPress se han vuelto aún más valiosas como núcleo de proyectos digitales complejos: gestión de bases de datos, arquitectura, estrategia y capa de negocio. Cuando mezclamos ambos mundos —lo que ya conocemos de WordPress con la inteligencia artificial— aparecen cosas maravillosas. Así que no, la IA no nos va a quitar el trabajo: nos facilita avanzar de forma eficiente. Pero hay que usarla con criterio, y ese criterio es justamente lo que los desarrolladores del mundo WordPress hemos acumulado durante años. La IA sin criterio no sirve de nada. 🤖 El contenido de este post ha sido generado automáticamente con inteligencia artificial a partir de la transcripción del audio. Puede contener errores o imprecisiones. 🎙️ Publicado con VozCaster, el bot de Telegram que convierte tu voz en un episodio de podcast publicado. Pruébalo gratis. ¿Te ha gustado el episodio? Si quieres que sigamos experimentando con bots, protocolos y empanadillas polacas, no olvides suscribirte y dejarnos tu valoración. ¡Nos escuchamos en el próximo capítulo! Métodos de contacto Enviadnos vuestras preguntas al grupo de Telegram. Apuntaos al canal de Youtube del podcast https://www.youtube.com/potenciapro Si nos queréis decir algo directamente lo podéis hacer a @potenciapro , @materron, @mpc, o en el grupo de Telegram Y si eres muy muy muy fan del podcast Echa un vistazo a cómo nos puedes ayudar en https://potencia.pro/se-prosperoso/

Industrial Talk is onsite at Penn State and talking to Kayla Konieczny, Sales and Procurement Specialist at Erie Bronze & Aluminum about "Manufacturing careers". Scott Mackenzie introduces Elevotec, a company offering ERP, EAM, and business intelligence solutions, and highlights the Industrial Talk Podcast's focus on industry innovations and professionals. Kayla Konieczny, from Erie Bronze, discusses her career path from the food and car industries to her current role in procurement and manufacturing. She emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience and the challenges of material sourcing, particularly the volatility of prices for metals like tin and aluminum. Kayla also highlights the need for more women in manufacturing due to their attention to detail and organizational skills. The conversation concludes with a call to support programs like Penn State's METAL program to inspire the next generation of industrial leaders. Outline Introduction to Elevotec and Industrial Talk Podcast Scott Mackenzie introduces Elevotec, highlighting their ERP, EAM, and business intelligence solutions.Elevotec is praised for delivering streamlined processes, real ROI, and over 20 years of expertise.Scott Mackenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk Podcast, emphasizing the celebration of industry professionals.The podcast aims to transfer industry-focused innovations and trends while highlighting key individuals. Introduction of Kayla Konieczny and Erie Bronze Scott Mackenzie introduces Kayla Konieczny, who is with Erie Bronze and part of the METAL program at Penn State Erie.Kayla shares her background, mentioning her three-year tenure at Erie Bronze and her role in the program.Kayla discusses her family's generational connection to Erie Bronze and her own career path.Scott Mackenzie and Kayla reminisce about their experiences at Erie Bronze, including pouring aluminum and using specialized equipment. Kayla's Career Journey and Role at Erie Bronze Kayla describes her career journey, moving from the food industry to the car industry and eventually to Erie Bronze.She shares her experience transitioning from a GM at Jimmy John's to an inside sales and procurement specialist at Erie Bronze.Kayla emphasizes her quick learning abilities and fascination with how things are built.Scott Mackenzie and Kayla discuss the importance of hands-on experience in manufacturing. Kayla's Involvement in the METAL Program and AFS Kayla explains her participation in the Metal program at Penn State Erie, which focuses on metallurgical engineering and trade apprenticeship.She highlights the hands-on nature of the program and its benefits for her career development.Kayla mentions her involvement in online courses through the American Foundry Society (AFS) and her focus on aluminum metallurgy and casting.Scott Mackenzie and Kayla discuss the importance of practical experience in manufacturing. Kayla's Role in Procurement and Material Sourcing Kayla describes her responsibilities in sourcing materials and handling logistics at Erie Bronze.She explains the process of weekly alloy pricing and the impact of market fluctuations on material costs.Kayla discusses the challenges of sourcing specific alloys, especially for defense and military projects.Scott Mackenzie and Kayla delve into the dynamics of material procurement, including the role of ingot makers and the impact of energy costs. Challenges and Opportunities in Material Procurement Kayla shares her experiences with material procurement, including the volatility of prices and the need for strategic sourcing.She discusses the importance of understanding market trends and the impact of global events on material availability.Kayla highlights the role of international suppliers and the challenges of managing costs and logistics.Scott Mackenzie and Kayla explore the potential for new sources of supply and the importance of building relationships with suppliers. Kayla's Future Career Goals and Industry Insights Kayla expresses her desire to continue learning and exploring different aspects of manufacturing at Erie Bronze.She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and the support she receives from experienced colleagues.Kayla discusses the need for more women in the manufacturing industry and the unique contributions they bring.Scott Mackenzie and Kayla highlight the importance of inspiring the next generation of industrial leaders and the role of programs like Metal in achieving this goal. Conclusion and Contact Information Scott Mackenzie wraps up the conversation, emphasizing the importance of supporting programs like METAL at Penn State Erie.He encourages listeners to reach out to Kayla for further insights and collaboration.Scott Mackenzie reiterates the importance of storytelling in the industrial sector and the role of Industrial Talk in promoting success.The podcast concludes with a call to action for listeners to support programs that inspire and develop the next generation of industrial professionals. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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On this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Datadog SVP of FP&A AJ Ljubich to break down the four stages of a world-class finance team.—SPONSORS:Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered agents that capture expenses automatically, enforce policy before the spend happens, and close your books in minutes instead of weeks. 35,000+ companies like OpenAI, Coinbase, Anthropic, and DoorDash already run on Brex. It's time to get Brex AF. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtnRightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform that lets your product team ship new pricing without asking finance for permission, and your sales team close deals without creating downstream chaos. Check out their free tool at calculator.rightrev.com It scores your rev rec process, shows what's exposing you to risk, and tells you exactly where to focus before it bites you in the rear end. Check it out at https://calculator.rightrev.comPulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetricsRillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer cut their close in half, took audit findings from seven to zero, and cut back-office costs by 70% in six months. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aj-ljubich-cfa-727ab912/Company: https://www.datadoghq.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and Intro2:42 FP&A as a product team4:53 The five pillars of AJ's team6:39 How far FP&A has come7:33 How do you know you're doing a good job?10:20 FP&A as the dashboard, not the engine10:20 Sponsors — Brex | Anrok | RightRev13:18 The four-stage FP&A maturity model16:00 Can you reach all four stages at Series B?16:45 Why AJ holds weekly forecast meetings18:24 How often to actually change the forecast21:42 Sponsors — Pulley | Rillet | Maximor24:49 Single source of truth: still on the vision board26:12 AI and the self-serve data risk26:21 CAC payback over LTV to CAC29:39 Inside sales vs. enterprise payback comparison31:47 Finance as the yes, but people34:02 FP&A vs. IR: which is harder?36:14 How IR makes you a better FP&A leader37:19 Is the IR profile shifting?42:01 IPOs are branding events, not finish lines43:27 The Datadog IPO during the WeWork meltdown45:15 Career philosophy: do great work where you are49:52 Datadog didn't have a role for AJ when he started52:16 Lightning round52:24 Screwed up: forgot the currency guy54:37 Finance software stack56:16 Advice to younger self57:13 Credits

By itself, "watching one more" episode or scrolling through social media isn't an issue. But if you're using screens to escape your own intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or uncomfortable feelings, that might be a classic OCD safety behavior. The relief feels real — but only until the screen turns off and OCD comes rushing back. In this video, Dr. Patrick McGrath explains how binge-watching and doomscrolling can become compulsive avoidance, and how to recognize when screens are helping you relax versus helping OCD stay in control.At NOCD, we specialize in exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, the most effective treatment for OCD—a treatment that can help you live a fulfilling life. If you're ready to take your first step, book a free 15-minute call with us at https://learn.nocd.com/YTFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailMany growing commerce and retail businesses reach a point where adding new applications improves speed but also creates operational complexity. Fragmented data, inconsistent inventory visibility, manual reconciliations, and reporting gaps often become barriers to scale, making platform selection as much an architectural decision as a functional one. In this webinar, we provide an independent review of DOSS, an AI-native operational platform built for direct-to-consumer and retail startups, examining its strengths in conversational reporting, agentic workflows, inventory management, demand planning, order management, and commerce integrations. We also evaluate the architectural trade-offs, including inventory reconciliation challenges and the separation of financial and operational data, giving attendees a practical framework to determine whether DOSS aligns with their growth stage, operational complexity, and long-term digital transformation strategy.In this episode, Sam Gupta and Shrestha Dash from ElevatIQ, Andy Pratico from Essential Software Solutions, and Phil Coerper from Ringling Business Solutions conduct an in-depth independent review of a leading FP&A platform DOSS.Video: https://www.elevatiq.com/events-and-webinars/doss-erp-review-independent-in-depth/Questions for Panelists?

Send us Fan MailThis week's enterprise software announcements highlight continued investment in AI, workflow automation, customer engagement, and business application expansion. Exclaimer introduced an integration with Workday to streamline employee communications, while HubSpot launched Answer Engine Optimization capabilities to help organizations improve AI-driven content discovery. Respondology unveiled a solution for managing social media engagement, and StackAdapt expanded its advertising platform with live event campaign workflows for sports marketers. Additional developments include Agiloft's Contract AI platform, Certinia's Spring 2026 product release, Nutrient's workflow automation platform, People.ai's rebrand to Backstory, Sage's expansion of Sage Intacct Advisory, and the introduction of a new Human Capital Management solution, reflecting the industry's continued focus on embedding AI and automation across enterprise operations.In today's episode, we invited a panel of industry analysts for a live discussion on LinkedIn to analyze current enterprise software stories. We covered many grounds including the direction and roadmaps of each enterprise software vendors. Finally, we analyzed future trends and how they might shape the enterprise software industry.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYz8BhGTCCcQuestions for Panelists?

Send us Fan MailSelecting the right ERP for a food and beverage business requires a deeper evaluation than simply comparing features. In this episode, we rank the top food and beverage ERP systems for 2026 by first defining the diverse businesses that make up the food and beverage ecosystem. Our analysis spans manufacturers across the value chain, as well as distributors, processors, co-packers, and other organizations that support the industry. For each ERP solution, we discuss the business models, operational requirements, and deployment scenarios where it delivers the greatest value, helping organizations identify the system that best aligns with their unique operational and strategic needs.In this episode, our host Sam Gupta discusses the top Food & Beverage ERP systems in 2026. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of these ERP systems. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each ERP system.Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7il16Lm7E4Read: https://www.elevatiq.com/post/top-food-beverage-erp-systems/Questions for Panelists?

Dear readers, I've been a sceptic for too long. It's easy to be sceptical as a psychiatrist—the flowers will be lour'd upon you! I've been using Graymatter's Health PRISM EEG-fMRI neurofeedback system for a few years, it's true. There are EEG leads on there. I saw a lot of EEG-related technology in Beijing. It's possible I'm looking at an EEG in this very photo from my hotel room in China, below:But have I been measuring the brain with EEG regularly? Well, no, again! I've been content with my fancy fMRI scans alone, for SAINT, and giant brain healing magnets at set frequencies, like deep TMS with SWIFT.There are even videos of me talking about TMS, like this one below, with friends like Colleen Hanlon from BrainsWay, and heroic patients who chose to speak publicly, too.But one thing I haven't routinely done is measure the brain itself as part of clinical care, as companies like Firefly Neuroscience are making possible. That may need to change, is the outcome in my personal brain as a result of this interview. I speak, at length, with Dave Decaprio, their president and COO.The EVOKE system provides multimodal analysis of brain function, including Quantitative EEG and Event-Related Potentials. From the Firefly website:At Firefly Neuroscience, our technology is built to measure and interpret brain function in a clinically meaningful way. The Evoke™ system combines quantitative EEG (qEEG) and event-related potentials (ERP) to capture both baseline brain activity and cognitive response during structured tasks.This data is analyzed against a proprietary normative database of over 191,000 EEG and ERP sessions, allowing clinicians to evaluate patterns relative to age-matched expectations and track changes over time. The result is a structured, interpretable view of brain function that can be used alongside clinical evaluation to support earlier insight, more informed treatment decisions, and a clearer understanding of patient progress.I haven't used it in clinical practice yet, but Dave makes a compelling case, and at this point I think it's only a matter of time. Brain Medicine, as an emerging specialty, brings change. That change needs to be measured. EEG might be one such tool.I hope you enjoy today's podcast! And thanks to Sharena Rice, PhD, William M. Sauve, MD, along with Dave, for their guest spots.—OwenAnnouncements: * You can Join The Frontier Psychiatrists LIVE at Psych Congress 2026. Get your tickets now!* You can buy a copy of my IRL in print book on Amazon, Inessential Pharmacology. It's got a lot of good reviews, and one “one star” review, which, in the spirit of transparency, I will excerpt for you:The author has taken a collection of drug leaflets from pharmaceutical companies and woven them together with underwhelming lackluster commentary and memes. He intended to create an engaging reading experience, however, this aim should have been clearly stated, should have been made explicitly clear in the book description. He wanted to have fun writing it and wanted readers to have fun reading it. Now, having missed the return window, I find myself stuck with a book that feels more tedious than enjoyable.Don't miss the return window if you hate my work! Good advice for us all. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefrontierpsychiatrists.substack.com/subscribe

On this episode of Run the Numbers, CJ sits down with Dave McClure and Aman Verjee of Practical VC to talk about the evolution of startup investing — from the PayPal mafia and Founders Fund era to 500 Startups, YC-style scale, and today's secondary market.—SPONSORS:Rillet is an AI-native ERP built for modern finance teams that want to replace NetSuite and close faster. With revenue recognition, close management, multi-entity support, and native Stripe and Salesforce integrations, Rillet helps scaling companies run their finance stack in one place. Hundreds of teams, including Windsurf and Mercor, use Rillet to make the zero-day close real. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/cjMaximor is an autonomous finance platform that runs order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, the close, cash management, and reporting on self-learning agents instead of a dozen disconnected tools. One PE-backed customer cut their close in half, took audit findings from seven to zero, and cut back-office costs by 70% in six months. You pay for outcomes, not seats. See it at https://www.maximor.ai/Brex is an intelligent finance platform with AI-powered agents that capture expenses automatically, enforce policy before the spend happens, and close your books in minutes instead of weeks. 35,000+ companies like OpenAI, Coinbase, Anthropic, and DoorDash already run on Brex. It's time to get Brex AF. Learn more at https://www.brex.com/metricsAnrok is the sales tax platform that watches your exposure everywhere, automates compliance, and flags risk before it turns into a surprise back-tax letter from a state you've never set foot in. Companies like Anthropic, Notion, and Vanta already trust Anrok to stay ahead of rules that move faster than any spreadsheet can. Talk to a sales tax expert for a personalized exposure estimate at https://www.anrok.com/rtnRightRev is an automated revenue recognition platform that lets your product team ship new pricing without asking finance for permission, and your sales team close deals without creating downstream chaos. Check out their free tool at calculator.rightrev.com It scores your rev rec process, shows what's exposing you to risk, and tells you exactly where to focus before it bites you in the rear end. Check it out at https://calculator.rightrev.comPulley is an equity management platform that lets you issue options, model dilution, and complete 409As without your cap table turning into a spreadsheet disaster. Founders raising, hiring, and scaling use Pulley to keep equity clean and stay focused on building. Learn more or request a demo at https://pulley.com/mostlymetrics—LINKS: Mostly Talent: https://mostlymetrics.typeform.com/to/cLTxtAsNGuests:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davemcclure/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aman-verjee/Company:https://practicalvc.com/CJ: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Preview and Intro3:00 Writing as a distribution strategy5:17 How Dave's blog led to Founders Fund7:24 Aman: writing at PayPal and law school9:29 PayPal: the red pen of David Sacks11:44 Sponsors — Rillet | Maximor | Brex14:59 500 Startups: the original thesis16:22 The volume strategy: more shots on goal18:44 Twilio, Lyft, Sendgrid, Credit Karma20:15 60x returns: right place, right time23:07 Sponsors — Anrok | RightRev | Pulley25:58 Accelerator ecosystem evolution28:42 500 vs. YC: scale as a weapon32:52 Globalizing the accelerator model35:04 Seed to secondaries: how it happened37:00 Scratching their own itch for liquidity38:10 The secondary market explained40:50 Types of secondaries43:29 Why would a VC sell a winner?46:07 Managing DPI as a late-stage manager47:02 The five horse framework49:15 Skipping the J curve51:44 Imperfect information as a feature55:22 Landmines: fraud, mismarked valuations57:00 VCs lie about valuations three ways57:58 Forward contracts and counterparty risk1:00:29 Credits

Dylan Mckelroy didn't become a therapist just to listen — he wanted to help people make meaningful, lasting change. After working in community mental health, he found himself searching for a more effective way to treat people, especially those struggling with OCD. That search led him to ERP, specialized training, and a completely different approach to therapy than he was accustomed to.In this episode, Dylan shares why he left traditional talk therapy behind, what it was like learning to treat OCD from the ground up, and how seeing measurable change in people's lives reaffirmed why he became a therapist in the first place.If you're ready to deepen your ERP skills and work somewhere specialized OCD treatment is the focus — not an afterthought — explore joining the team at NOCD: https://learn.nocd.com/therapist_careersFollow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/treatmyocd/https://twitter.com/treatmyocdhttps://www.tiktok.com/@treatmyocd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can anxiety make you a better athlete?   In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, Kristina Orlova speaks with Grant Parr, Mental Performance Coach and Founder of Game Face Performance. Together, they explore the powerful connection between anxiety, performance, confidence, and mental resilience in sports—and why mastering your mindset may be just as important as mastering your physical skills.   Grant shares insights on: • How anxiety affects athletes from youth sports to the Olympic level • Why confidence is built through preparation—not perfection • The hidden pressures athletes face, including fear of failure and judgment • Mental performance techniques that help athletes perform under pressure   This conversation also dives into: • How social media, comparison, and expectations fuel anxiety in sports • Why language matters—and how simple mindset shifts can reduce performance pressure • The connection between self-worth, acceptance, and athletic performance • Practical tools for building resilience, embracing uncertainty, and recovering from setbacks   Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone navigating anxiety in everyday life, this episode offers practical strategies to help you perform with greater confidence, resilience, and freedom.  

Industrial Talk is onsite at SMRP 2026 and talking to Greg Christensen, Founder and Host of CMMS Radioabout "The State of technology and asset management". Scott Mackenzie and Greg Christensen discuss the importance of effective asset management and the role of technology in enhancing operational efficiency. They highlight the significance of real-world insights and practical applications over flashy technology. Greg mentions the upcoming SMRP event, where he will be interviewing industry experts like Crister and discussing multi-site CMMS solutions with Gregory Perry from eMaint. They emphasize the need for proper planning, training, and continuous use of CMMS systems. Greg also promotes his podcast, CMMS Radio, as a valuable resource for industry professionals seeking practical advice and insights. Outline Introduction to Elevotec and Industrial Talk Podcast Scott Mackenzie introduces Elevotec, highlighting their ERP, EAM, and business intelligence solutions.Scott Mackenzie welcomes listeners to the Industrial Talk podcast, emphasizing the celebration of industry professionals.Scott Mackenzie describes the bustling environment at SMRP, where the podcast is being recorded.Scott Mackenzie introduces Greg Christensen, a renowned figure in the CMMS industry, and sets the stage for the conversation. Greg Christensen's Arrival at SMRP Greg Christensen expresses excitement about attending SMRP for the first time after years of being asked.Scott Mackenzie and Greg Christensen discuss the chaotic yet organized setup at SMRP, including ongoing carpet installation.Greg Christensen mentions the presence of notable speakers like Krister It Hammer from IDCON.Scott Mackenzie and Greg Christensen discuss the importance of real insights and practical maintenance stories over fancy technology. Challenges in Maintenance and Reliability Scott Mackenzie and Greg Christensen discuss the ongoing challenges in maintenance and reliability, emphasizing the lack of a silver bullet solution.Greg Christensen stresses the importance of fundamental excellence and team effort in maintenance.Scott Mackenzie shares his frustration with the constant search for a magic solution, highlighting the need for consistent effort.Greg Christensen talks about the importance of focusing on the basics and using CMMS solutions effectively. Greg Christensen's Podcast Initiative Greg Christensen explains the idea behind the "Friends of Nano" podcast, which aims to bring together CMMS companies and other industry experts.Scott Mackenzie and Greg Christensen discuss the involvement of various sponsors and companies like Reliability X, Maintain X, and Ultimo.Greg Christensen highlights the importance of having experienced professionals like Gregory Perry from Emain on the podcast.Scott Mackenzie and Greg Christensen discuss the challenges and benefits of implementing multi-site CMMS solutions. The Importance of Storytelling in Industry Scott Mackenzie and Greg Christensen emphasize the need for companies to tell their stories and showcase their successes.Greg Christensen advises companies to differentiate themselves by highlighting their unique strengths and solutions.Scott Mackenzie and Greg Christensen discuss the importance of consistent communication and marketing in the industry.Greg Christensen shares his plans to engage with attendees at SMRP and gather insights for his podcast. 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Supply chain benchmarking has been evolving rapidly, but the biggest shifts in driving true organizational value may still be unfolding. In this episode of Supply Chain Now, Scott W. Luton and Lora Cecere (Founder of Supply Chain Insights), are joined by Dave Winstone (Global Director, Supply Chain Excellence at Dow) and Wael Abdelmalek (CEO of Uthereal). Together, they explore what it truly means to define and measure supply chain excellence, moving from rigid historical spreadsheets to data-driven, dynamic benchmarking and human-AI partnership. The panel highlights how 32 top-performing companies outperformed the market by focusing on metrics that correlate directly to market cap rather than a simple popularity contest. Dave draws on nearly four decades of global leadership to make the case for focusing on portfolio rationalization and network design while bypassing traditional distractions like massive ERP implementations. Meanwhile, Wael shares how agentic AI platforms can condense 15 years of industry-leading research into minutes, creating a powerful learning engine that works alongside humans to scale organizational insights. The guests share the core operational pillars that separate top performers from the rest of the market: leadership alignment, clear strategic direction, customer focus, and balanced performance scorecards. By embracing data objectivity and the power of dynamic orbit charts, they demonstrate how leaders can have tough, uncomfortable conversations at the board level to navigate macroeconomic headwinds and unlock real, sustainable growth. Jump into the conversation: (00:00) Intro  (02:29) The journey behind Ask Lora  (03:39) Dave Winstone's background at Dow  (08:18) Divisional benchmarking and collaboration history  (09:16) The data-driven origins of Supply Chains to Admire  (11:59) Building relevant industry sectors and peer groups  (13:30) Improvement vs. performance in maturity  (14:26) Measuring what matters over popularity contests  (15:58) Comparing Supply Chains to Admire with the Gartner Top 25  (16:36) Looking at industry headwinds through orbit charts  (19:45) Stripping out subjectivity in industry lists  (20:36) Why small companies outperform large ones  (21:42) Traditional best practices vs. historic pitfalls  (23:27) Revealing the 2026 Supply Chains to Admire winners  (26:05) Core pillars: What the top performers have in common  (30:27) Ask Lora: Dynamic benchmarking through agentic AI  (33:32) Wael Abdelmalek's deep tech and cloud architecture background  (37:32) Leveraging proprietary algorithms and agentic behavior  (41:45) Demonstration: How to use Ask Lora  (47:36) Testing scalability and breaking the model  (51:05) Shifting the cross-functional dialogue at the board level  (54:22) Key lessons from the panel Additional Links & Resources: Connect with Lora Cecere: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loracecere/ Connect with Dave Winstone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-winstone-79337a34/ Connect with Wael Abdelmalek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wwael/ Learn more about Supply Chain Insights: http://www.supplychaininsights.com Learn more about Dow: https://www.dow.com/en-us.html Learn more about Uthereal: https://www.uthereal.ai/ Learn more about our hosts: https://supplychainnow.com/about Learn more about Supply Chain Now: https://supplychainnow.com Watch and listen to more Supply Chain Now episodes here: https://supplychainnow.com/program/supply-chain-now Work with us! Download Supply Chain Now's NEW Media Kit: https://supplychainnow.com/media-kit/ WEBINAR- The Future of Supply Chains: Where Talent Meets Technology: https://bit.ly/4uUuxkc WEBINAR- Peak Reality Check: What Shippers, Analysts, and AI Models Are Predicting for 2026: https://bit.ly/4aTlsRv WEBINAR- From Volume to Resilience: How Automotive Supply Chains Are Adapting to a New Market Reality: https://bit.ly/4f6SUGA WEBINAR- The Automotive Industry's Next Digital Breakthrough: https://bit.ly/4vhUwT4 WEBINAR- From Disruption to Stability: Building Resilient Logistics Solutions in a Rapidly Changing Global Market: https://bit.ly/3TguZMt This episode was hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/supply-chains-admire-2026-winners-dynamic-benchmarking-opportunities-1609 The content in this episode, including all audio, videos, visuals, and graphics, is the property of Supply Chain Now and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or re-uploading of this content in any form is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from Supply Chain Now.For licensing inquiries or permissions, please contact us at production@supplychainnow.com© 2026 Supply Chain Now. All rights reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In episode 546 I chat with Dr Peter Aston. Dr. Pete Aston is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he specialises in the treatment of OCD, health anxiety, and related conditions using exposure and response prevention (ERP). He is also the co-founder of California Psychology Center, a Bay Area group practice focused on OCD and anxiety disorders. In addition, Pete serves as the team psychologist for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League, where he works with professional athletes on performance, resilience, and mental health. We discuss working with the San Jose sharks NHL team, why he works with OCD, anxiety and OCD in athletes, prevalence of OCD in athletes, performance anxiety, exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), how OCD can affect athletes, and much more. Hope it helps.  Show notes: https://theocdstories.com/episode/peter-546 The podcast is made possible by NOCD. NOCD offers effective, convenient therapy available in the US and outside the US. To find out more about NOCD, their therapy plans and if they currently take your insurance head over to https://go.treatmyocd.com/theocdstories Join many other listeners getting our weekly emails. Never miss a podcast episode or update: https://theocdstories.com/newsletter