Best Acumatica Podcasts (2025)

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S03 E20 | WE'RE BACK! Come check out Acumatica 2025 R2 with us! 57:32

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Send us a message about this episode! After an extended break where Pete was busy getting married, we're now BACK with a look at what caught our eye in Acumatica's latest major release, 2025 R2. Year, this does feature AI talk but this is a game changer in the ERP space so come check it out! Support the show Reach out to us! Nirav Shah - nirav.shah…

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EP 160: How long does it take an Automation Schedule to run in Acumatica 1:16:04

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The VIEW HISTORY button on the Automation Schedules (SM205020) screen in Acumatica will show you the Execution Date and the Execution Result, but it won't show you how long it took to run. I'd like to show you an idea for how you can see how long the Automation Schedule took to run. #Acumatica #ERP #CloudERP…

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AI Meets ERP: Smarter Manufacturing with Acumatica and Algorithm Inc. 27:08

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Cary Gitter is joined by Dennis Easter, Senior Solutions Engineer at Algorithm Inc., and Doug Johnson, VP of Solution Architecture at Acumatica, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming ERP systems in the manufacturing industry.

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WEBINAR : Beyond the Labor | Understanding Robot ROI from Products to Profits 44:41

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The decision to move from a manual to an automated process has historically been a laborious, lengthy, and capital-intensive endeavor. Calculating the return on investment (ROI) of such a project is critical to the decision-making process. Companies beginning their automation journey tend to look at robots as a 1 to 1 replacement for their workforc…

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Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Inside AWT's Mission to Transform Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio 39:30

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In this episode, we talk with Teresa Simons, Executive Director of the Alliance for Working Together (AWT), about how a group of local manufacturers turned a workforce challenge into a regional success story. From the sparks of the student RoboBots competition to the hands-on training at AWT's Transformation Center, Simons shares how AWT is inspiri…

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Tariffs, Labor, AI and the Trends Shaping U.S. Industry with Wipfli 31:35

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Wipfli's latest benchmarking insights highlight tariff uncertainty, labor pressures and efficiency gaps as key factors shaping the outlook for U.S. manufacturers in 2026.

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How Data Spaces and Digital Twins Are Transforming Manufacturing Efficiency 22:45

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Johannes Fuhrmann of Arvato Systems discusses how data spaces and digital twins boost manufacturing efficiency, data sharing, and Industry 4.0 innovation.

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Scaling from $20M to $100M: The ERP Advantage for Mid-Market Leaders 42:58

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Every growing business eventually hits a wall — the point where manual processes, disconnected systems, and constant workarounds start to suffocate growth. In this episode of ERP Unlocked, Rob Sheldrick explains why mid-market companies that rely on “best-of-breed” software stacks often struggle to scale efficiently, and how an integrated ERP syste…

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WEBINAR : Synergizing Safety and Risk - An Integrated Risk Management Success Journey 58:15

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Join us for this transformative webinar on the power of integrated risk management (IRM) for safety and risk professionals. We'll discuss how IRM can be achieved via a culture of collaboration between departments and powered by technology. Discover the pivotal role IRM plays in bridging the gap between risk and safety departments, unifying data and…

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Mentoring the Bright Minds of Manufacturing 28:21

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Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, talks with Sam Schroeder, a mechanical engineering student at Northern Illinois University, and Corey Dahlberg, a mechanical design engineer at Sloan Valve Company and SME Chapter 5 director. Together, they share insights from the SME Bright Minds Student Mentorship Program.…

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Medical Device Manufacturing, Photonics Innovation & the Push for Automation 16:29

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Steve Plumb, editor-in-chief of SME Media, is joined by Amy Bryson, Cary Gitter, and new team member Rachel Thomas to dive into the highlights of the November issue of Manufacturing Engineering & Technology.

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EP 159: Mark Safran - Smartsheet Dashboards with Acumatica data 1:33:53

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Until meeting Mark at the Acumatica User Group in New Jersey on September 10, I always thought of Smartsheet as a data capture tool, not a reporting tool. But Mark told me how he uses Smartsheet as a reporting tool, feeding it with Acumatica data. That sounded interesting so let's take a look at what Mark is up to. #Acumatica #ERP #CloudERP…

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WEBINAR : Educate to Innovate - Advancing Medical 3D Printing Through Structured Learning 39:37

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The rapidly evolving field of medical 3D printing demands a new generation of professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking to harness its full potential. This 45-minute webinar will explore the pivotal role of structured education in developing a competent and confident workforce ready to innovate in clinical, academic, …

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Celebrating Manufacturing's Next Generation: SME's 2025 "30 Under 30" Honorees 16:38

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, joins colleagues Amy Bryson, Cary Gitter, and Cameron Kerkau to spotlight the inspiring young innovators shaping the future of manufacturing. From engineers designing 3D printers for military field use to metallurgists reinventing 1950s alloys and researc…

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EP 158: Garrett Rochell - Acumatica Upgades, especially with the Modern UI 1:25:44

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An “always current” Cloup ERP is a great idea in theory, but the reality is that you have to go through upgrades. And upgrades require prepration. So let’s talk about Acumatica Upgrades in the real world with Garrett Rochell #Acumatica #ERP #CloudERPBy Tim Rodman

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WEBINAR : Women of SMART Virtual Experience | Part 2 of 2 1:03:53

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Retaining Top Talent & Cultivating a Culture of Gratitude in Manufacturing Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals. Speaker: Lisa Ryan, CSP The manufacturing industry faces challenges in attracting and retaining talent. In this interactive workshop, Lisa Ryan will explore how lea…

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WEBINAR : Women of SMART Virtual Experience | Part 1 of 2 1:04:43

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Trailblazers in Smart Manufacturing: Women Leading Innovation Join a panel of influential women who are shaping the future of smart manufacturing. Learn from their personal journeys, challenges, and leadership insights. Visit https://advancedmanufacturing.org/webinars for more webinars and an interactive experience with visuals. Panelists Include: …

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How Intelligent Lubrication Is Transforming Manufacturing 17:45

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Dr. Cassandra Higham from Castrol joins Associate Editor Cary Gitter on Advanced Manufacturing Now to discuss how intelligent lubrication is transforming maintenance from reactive to predictive. Dr. Haim also shares how Castrol's latest innovation—Smart Coolant—is setting new benchmarks in coolant management, helping manufacturers reduce waste, con…

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Executive Intelligence - r.Potential CEO Greg Shewmaker on the brave new world of Digital Labor 26:22

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On the brink of Dreamforce 2025, dignomica's Stuart Laughlan caught up with r.Potential CEO Greg Shewmaker to hash out the transition to a new world of Digital Labor, and the changes that entails for organizations as they deepen their AI initiatives.By diginomica

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Building the Manufacturing Workforce of the Future: Inside SME's Workforce Pipeline Challenge 19:37

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Manufacturing is at a pivotal crossroad. Rapid advances in automation, AI, and industrial IoT are transforming the shop floor, creating an urgent need for a new generation of skilled workers. But how do we build a workforce ready to keep up with this technological wave? In this episode, we go Inside SME's Manufacturing Imperative Workforce Pipeline…

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The Critical Role of Workforce in Manufacturing & Maritime Defense 58:05

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In this special Manufacturing Month episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, host Steve Plumb, Editor-in-Chief of SME Media, is joined by a powerhouse panel of workforce development leaders: Jeannine Kunz, Executive Director and CEO of SME; Erica Logan, Workforce Development Director of the U.S. Navy's Maritime Industrial Base Program; and Joe Barto,…

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WEBINAR : Solutions for High-Rate Manufacturing of Composites in Advanced Air Mobility 58:14

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The Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is demanding Aerospace parts at Automotive rates. Learn from aerospace and automotive industry leaders who will share the unique manufacturing, quality and inspection requirements for aerospace composites and current challenges to high-rate manufacturing. Insights from manufacturing experts with a command of…

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Decoding Certifications: What You Need to Know About Industry-Recognized Credentials 21:20

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Confused about the difference between a certificate of completion, a certification, and an industry-recognized credential? You're not aloneOn this episode of the "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow" podcast, host Toni Neary welcomes Montez King, Executive Director of NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills), to break down what these t…

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Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM at LTU 22:03

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Jay Jessen, director of Lawrence Tech's Marburger STEM Center and 2025 STEM Director of the Year, joins Advanced Manufacturing Now to discuss hands-on STEM education, breaking down access barriers,and preparing students for the future of work.

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WEBINAR : Special Issue in Manufacturing Letters Journal: "Innovations in Manufacturing Education" 32:48

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Nations need manufacturing workforces that are competent, empowered, and diverse. Attracting and educating this base – ranging from operators and technicians to technologists and engineers – poses unique challenges and opportunities. Underinvestment in manufacturing education has led to a lack of integration of manufacturing content in higher educa…

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EP 157: acuCONNECT 2025 Preparation - Part 4 44:02

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This is the final part in my preparation Podcast series for acuCONNECT 2025. Let’s wrap this thing up. acuCONNECT 2025 will take place Thursday, September 18 - Friday, September 19 #Acumatica #ERP #CloudERPBy Tim Rodman

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Metrology Matters: October Smart Shop Essentials Preview 14:47

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In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb is joined by his colleagues Kip Hanson and Amy Bryson to discuss the October issue of Smart Shop Essentials, fresh off the press and centered on metrology — the science of measurement — and its critical role in smart manufacturing.

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S03E19 | Why You’re Not Ready for ERP 48:17

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Send us a message about this episode! Are you thinking about ERP but not sure if your business is ready? In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we break down the Top 5 signs you’re not ready for ERP — and more importantly, what you should do about it. 👉 Topics covered: ERP isn’t QuickBooks (process mapping matters) Time dedication — why ERP s…

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Inside the Digitally Connected Factory with Deltek 25:37

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Padma Raghunathan, Product Marketing Manager at Deltek, to explore what it really means to run a digitally connected manufacturing operation.

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EP 156: acuCONNECT 2025 Preparation - Part 3 51:32

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acuCONNECT 2025 will take place Thursday, September 18 - Friday, September 19 I’m using this live broadcast to document what I’m building, which will be presented during acuCONNECT 2025. In Part 3, let’s continue from where we left off in Part 2, finishing off the Service Level calculation and then moving on to the Inventory Value calculation. #Acu…

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Executive Intelligence - UiPath CEO Daniel Dines gets real about agentic AI 26:44

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UiPath’s SAP transformation became a use case for automation-first ERP - achieving a 93% clean core and scaling finance 7x revenue without adding headcount. But what does “agentic ERP” really look like in practice? Can AI agents work alongside humans and robots without adding risk? And what lessons can technical founders take from scaling UiPath fr…

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Executive Perspectives: The Future of Advanced Manufacturing 21:16

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Associate Editor Cary Gitter shares conversations with industry leaders recorded at Rapid + TCT 2025 in Detroit. Dr. Masahiko Mori (DMG Mori), Yoav Zeif (Stratasys), and Brigitte de Vet-Veithen (Materialise) contemplate the future of additive manufacturing and the importance of collaboration, digitaliz…

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S03E18 | How Manufacturers Can Get Started On AI 43:19

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Send us a message about this episode! AI isn’t just for tech giants, it’s reshaping the manufacturing floor too. But before manufacturers jump into the hype, there’s groundwork that needs to be done. In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Peter Nicholson and Nirav Shah break down how manufacturers can prepare for AI adoption in practical, rea…

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EP 155: Chris Hackett - Update on Acumatica User Groups 57:36

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Chris and I last talked on the Podcast back in February 2022 on Episode #69, about 5 months after he started at Acumatica in the role of Community Manager. A lot has changed since then so I’m looking forward to getting an update on what Chris has been up to, specifically related to Acumatica User Groups. #Acumatica #ERP #CloudERP…

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Vertical Machining Centers, EV Production and Cybersecurity 18:58

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The editorial team dives into the September issue of Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET), covering the latest trends of the auto industry, the continued rise of AI and the critical importance of cybersecurity preparedness.

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Executive Intelligence - Sage CTO Aaron Harris on how he built a different kind of AI for finance (and why SaaS is not dead!) 42:42

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Sage's 2017 purchase of SaaS finance innovator Intacct has become one of the most improbable acquisition stories in the history of enterprise software. Our hot seat guest, Sage CTO Aaron Harris, was in the middle of all of it. But bringing multi-tenant finance innovation to the rest of Sage was just the beginning. Now SaaS faces a disruptive challe…

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How NCATC Builds Partnerships That Last 19:31

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On this episode of the "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow", host Toni Neary welcomes her colleague and friend, Craig McAtee, the Executive Director of the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers (NCATC). Craig shares his unique career journey, transitioning from an engineer at a company called Swagelok to roles in workforce and econ…

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Addressing the Skills Gap with Smart Technologies 25:34

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Senior Editor David Muller sits down with Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader and principal at Deloitte, to discuss the pressing challenges facing the manufacturing workforce. Tim shares his perspective on knowledge transfer, the impact of generational shifts, and how partnerships with academia are building a robust talent pipeline.…

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S03E17 | A UK Acumatica Go-Live, Unfiltered 44:33

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Send us a message about this episode! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Nirav puts Pete in the hot seat to talk about his division’s UK ERP go-live on Acumatica. From the nerves of cutover weekend to the surprises that came during go-live week, Pete shares what actually happened when the system went live — the wins, the challenges, and t…

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Removing Uncertainty: Choosing the Right Metalworking Fluid 35:38

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Metalworking fluids are often overlooked but absolutely critical to machining success. In this episode of the Advanced Manufacturing Now podcast, Associate Editor Cary Gitter is joined by Brandy Brown and Mike Kowalski of Castrol to discuss the importance of metalworking fluids in. They explain the various types of metalworking fluids and the facto…

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EP 154: acuCONNECT 2025 Preparation - Part 2 1:31:52

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acuCONNECT 2025 will take place Thursday, September 18 - Friday, September 19 I’m using this live broadcast to document what I’m building, which will be presented during acuCONNECT 2025. In Part 1, I laid out why I’m using a live stream to document the prep work and then I showed what I’m trying to build. In Part 2, we’ll look at what Acumatica rep…

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Cybersecurity for SMMs: A Conversation with CyManII & Michigan Tech 46:07

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In this episode of Advanced Manufacturing Now, Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb dives into how small and mid-sized manufacturers can build cybersecurity into their digital transformation efforts. Gabriela Ciocarlie and Curtis Taylor from CyManII are joined by Vinh Nguyen from Michigan Tech to explore a groundbreaking cybersecurity project.…

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Surviving Day One in Business Central: What They Don’t Tell You 45:37

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Send us a message about this episode! Starting fresh in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central? It’s more than just logging in, it's navigating new environments, strange terminology, and a sea of menus. In this episode of The ABCs of ERP and Beyond, Pete and Nirav break down everything you actually need to know on Day One but won’t find in the onb…

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EP 153: acuCONNECT 2025 Preparation - Part 1 1:15:28

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acuCONNECT 2025 will take place Thursday, September 18 - Friday, September 19. This year I’m going to present how to build a report that shows how your Inventory Service Level (Qty Shipped / Qty Ordered) compares to your Inventory Value (Total $). I thought it would be fun to prepare for this on a live broadcast and build it together.…

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Executive Intelligence - Acumatica CEO John Case on why AI won't kill cloud ERP, if you get verticals right 38:52

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Acumatica is at a crossroads - and so is cloud ERP. Acumatica CEO John Case joins diginomica's Jon Reed to take on the tough questions facing ERP vendors: can ERP withstand AI disruptions? Is modern ERP an oxymoron? Why is ERP for industry verticals the new imperative? Case makes his case for Acumatica's differentiating approach.…

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Optimize Your Tool Paths: August Smart Shop Essentials Preview 11:50

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You could have the best tools in the world, but if your tool path isn't dialed in, the whole process will break down. Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb, Lead Contributing Editor Amy Bryson and Contributing Editor Kip Hanson discuss the latest issue of Smart Shop Essentials, exploring the nuanced world of milling strategies, examining how tool selection, …

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Enterprise Software Podcast Episode 197 - Ed Kless, Ron Baker, and the Threshold of a Transformation Economy 39:45

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Episode 197 - Ed Kless, Ron Baker, and the Threshold of a Transformation Economy

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A New Era for SME Media: Manufacturing Engineering and Technology 26:37

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Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) magazine is on its way! Editor-in-Chief Steve Plumb and SME's Vice President of Integrated Media Jake Volcsko discuss the launch of the new publication, and the coalescence of traditional and smart manufacturing technologies which made it a natural progression for SME Media.…

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From Chaos to Control: Top 5 ERP Wins for Shipping Teams 52:20

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Send us a message about this episode! Shipping delays, missed paperwork, manual tracking... sound familiar? In this episode of The ABCs of ERP and Beyond, Pete and Nirav unpack the top 5 ways an ERP system transforms shipping departments from overwhelmed to optimized. Whether it's real-time tracking, automated documentation, or better carrier coord…

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Dave Evans on AI, Innovation, and Manufacturing's Future 39:16

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In this episode, Dave Evans, CEO of Fictiv, discusses the journey of his company from its inception to becoming a global player in the manufacturing industry. He shares insights from his experience in the automotive sector, the challenges of scaling supply chains, and the importance of innovation in hardware development.…