Louis and Gina welcome Manish Bhardia, founder and president of Think AI Corporation to the Beyond ERP podcast this week.

Manish discusses his journey in AI, data, and cloud strategy, spanning over 22 years, and his transition from a software developer to founding a consulting company. He highlights his recent book, "AI Productivity Leap," which aims to simplify AI concepts and achieve a 3x productivity increase for businesses.

The conversation also covers key AI use cases for CXOs, such as sales, marketing, internal operations, software development, and R&D, emphasizing the importance of adopting AI while balancing security and compliance.

Topics covered:

1. AI adoption and productivity

2. Strategic implementation for CXOs

3. Balancing innovation with security and compliance

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In this episode, Riley Akervik, Finance Director at Central Valley Health District, shares insights on transitioning to NetSuite from the dated Great Plains software.

Riley emphasizes the importance of being proactive and collaborative during ERP implementation, noting key lessons such as immersing oneself in learning the new system and relying on team support. He highlights significant time savings and efficiency gains in financial reporting and auditing processes since adopting NetSuite.

The podcast also touches on emerging trends in the government sector, where many organizations are seeking comprehensive ERP solutions to replace outdated systems.

Topics Covered:

1. Importance of proactive learning and team support

2. Efficiency gains with NetSuite

3. Emerging trends in government ERP systems

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In our latest Beyond ERP podcast, Grace Longwell, Director of Operations and Planning at Essex, shares invaluable insights into ERP implementation and post-go-live support.

Grace emphasizes the importance of involving end users from day one and focusing on foundational master data to ensure a successful ERP implementation. She discusses how Essex, a wood finishing company, chose NetSuite to streamline operations and centralize data. Grace also highlights the significance of features like NetSuite CPQ and MRP in facilitating Essex's expansion and managing rising costs effectively.

Finally she shares what’s next in Essex's digital transformation: including harnessing data insights and streamlining processes further with third-party applications integrated into NetSuite.

Topics covered:

1. Involvement of End Users

2. Focus on Foundation Master Data

3. Utilization of NetSuite Features

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