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While there might be overlap between retail and manufacturing business models, they have uniquely different processes, driving the need for distinct architecture and master data governance. While designing business processes and architecture, several decisions could have a catastrophic impact on operational efficiency and enterprise performance. While any enterprise decisions are never easy, what makes it challenging is that very little consensus exists on the role of enterprise systems, making it more art than science.

In today's episode, our guest, Jonathan Porter, discusses different architectural patterns containing several supply chain technologies. He also probes into several factors driving decisions about choosing a specific technology or business process. Finally, he shares stories of his work and why they needed a new architecture.

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Prior to the introduction of supply chain business networks, industries relied on research and survey-based methods for supply chain planning. Companies in the data business frequently encountered substantial errors, resulting in inefficiencies across the supply chain. The establishment of networks posed challenges due to variations in communication standards and the difficulty of convincing the entire industry to adopt a unified platform. Although business-to-business communication adhered to standards such as XML or EDI, they provided limited connectivity and acknowledgment without centralized repositories to facilitate industry-wide supply chains.

In this episode, our host, Sam Gupta, discusses the top 10 supply chain business network platforms in 2024. He also discusses several variables that influence the rankings of supply chain business network platforms. Finally, he shares the pros and cons of each supply chain business network platform.

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Technology is easy only for salespeople who have never implemented a single software. Sales and marketing hype often cloud executives’ judgment, leading to catastrophic decisions from the get-go. The biggest factor is unrealistic expectations. But that’s not all. Issues such as politics and power struggles may throw off any model or estimate. The wisest thing any seasoned ERP veteran could recommend is to increase the estimates as much as possible, as one thing consistent with technology implementations is that there will be surprises.

In today's episode, our guest, Eric Kimberling, discusses an expert witness story of an ERP implementation failure and the factors that led to it. He also shares why being realistic with expectations is the foundational step to succeed with large transformational initiatives. Finally, Sam and Eric debate how other similar transformation initiatives struggle and what executives need to know about succeeding with these initiatives.

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