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66: Strengthening Business Foundations with AI and ERP- with Nirav Shah and Peter Nicholson
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Meet Nirav Shah and Peter Nicholson
Nirav Shah has been working in the ERP space for the past 20 years. During those years, he has worked primarily to help customers of all various sizes and industries implement advanced warehousing and manufacturing processes. He also has an MBA in Accounting which helps him work closely with finance teams to melt proper finance rules and guidelines to manufacturing/distribution processes. Recently, he started a VAR to help companies realize the benefits of cloud ERP solutions specifically in the B2B manufacturing and distribution industries.
Peter Nicholson has long been fascinated by the synergy of data and technology, yet found himself stuck in sales roles. Since 2019, he has been with ITW, gaining knowledge in how a business operates in various departments such as sales, finance, warehousing, and factory operations. In 2024, he pivoted his career into IT, now serving as the Division Systems and Data Analyst across eight countries. It's an exciting fusion of his sales background with his passion for data and technology, allowing him to drive impactful change within the organization.
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AI at Work Is Here. Now Comes the Hard Part
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Their Podcast
The ABCs of ERP & Beyond YouTube
Highlights
00:00 Introduction to the Manufacturing Quiz Show
00:15 Question 1: Dow Jones Industrial Average Addition
01:00 Question 2: Rock Band Founder and Polaroid
02:08 Question 3: Manufacturer's Headquarters Relocation
03:14 Introduction to ERP Experts
04:42 Peter's Insights on Sales and IT
07:34 The Future of AI in Manufacturing
13:16 Benefits of ERP Systems Over QuickBooks
19:04 When to Consider Implementing an ERP System
22:09 Identifying Business Process Bottlenecks
23:09 Evaluating the Role of Technology in Business Processes
23:56 Steps to Streamline Business Processes
24:59 Considering ERP Upgrades and Cloud Solutions
25:45 The Benefits of Cloud-Based ERP Systems
27:51 Interesting Facts and Insights
29:05 AI Skills in the Job Market
31:06 Book Recommendations from Bill Gates
32:36 Rescue Implementation Success Story
33:48 Mind-Blowing Space and Tree Facts
37:15 Contact Information and Closing Remarks
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