The ABCs of ERP & Beyond
Episodes
5 Things to Do Before You Connect Your E-Commerce Site to an ERP
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!There comes a point in every e-commerce business where the patchwork of Shopify, spreadsheets, ShipStation, and Q...
5 Reasons Your ERP Project Falls Apart Before Go-Live
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!You selected the right ERP. You signed the deal. Everyone's buzzing. So why does it start going wrong three ...
Why Your ERP Training Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Why does your team forget everything they learned in ERP training?You invested serious time and money. Everyone a...
Parallel Running Your ERP? Here's Why That Backfires
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Parallel running sounds like a safety net. In reality, it's one of the most common and most expensive mistak...
Acumatica Summit 2026: AI, Automation & The Future of ERP
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!What happens when ERP stops being software… and starts becoming a digital replica of your entire business?In th...
Emergency Episode! LIVE updates from Acumatica Summit 2026
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!We were so impressed with the news and updates from Acumatica Summit 2026 in Seattle, we had to grab a few minute...
Shopify + Business Central: What the Native Connector Won't Tell You
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Thinking about connecting Shopify to Business Central? Before you flip that switch, you need to know what you&apo...
S04E01 | Why Your Factory Feels Chaotic and How ERP Brings Control Back
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Why does manufacturing feel so chaotic for so many businesses?In the first episode of 2026, recorded in person ba...
S03E23 | 2025 Highlights!
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Didn't listen to ANY episodes but want to know what we spoke about? Listen to what we picked out as our top ...
S03E22 | Top 5 Ways to Transition WIP Into Your New ERP
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week on The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we’re talking all things production orders and WIP (Work in Progress...
S03E21 | Top 5 Reasons Why Your Go-Live WILL FAIL!
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav break down the top five reasons ERP go-lives go o...
S03 E20 | WE'RE BACK! Come check out Acumatica 2025 R2 with us!
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
S03E19 | Why You’re Not Ready for ERP
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 & Beyon...
S03E18 | How Manufacturers Can Get Started On AI
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
S03E17 | A UK Acumatica Go-Live, Unfiltered
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
Surviving Day One in Business Central: What They Don’t Tell You
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Chaos to Control: Top 5 ERP Wins for Shipping Teams
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Shipping delays, missed paperwork, manual tracking... sound familiar? In this episode of The ABCs of ERP and Beyo...
S03E14 | Why You Should NOT Customize Your ERP
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!🎯 Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Customizations!In Part Two of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav tackle the...
S03E13 | ERP Customizations: Top 5 Reasons You Should Customize (Or Not!)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!🎭 To Customize or Not to Customize? That is the ERP question! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond,...
From GI to BI: Live Demo – Acumatica to Power BI
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Ready to bring your Acumatica data to life? In this live demo episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we walk th...
ERP Benefits for CFOs in Manufacturing
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav dive into why modern CFOs should care deeply abou...
Business Central vs. Acumatica... FIGHT!!
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!It’s an ERP smackdown! In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav go head-to-head on Busin...
S03E09 | 10 Steps To Set Up Business Central
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Ready to hit the ground running with Business Central? In this episode, Pete and Nirav break down the exact 10 st...
S03E08 | Surviving the Trump Tariffs: How to Handle Them in Business Central!
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!The Trump-era tariffs continue to impact global trade, and businesses need to navigate them efficiently. In this ...
S03E07 | Surviving the Trump Tariffs: How to Handle Them in Acumatica!
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!The Trump-era tariffs continue to impact global trade, and businesses need to navigate them efficiently. In this ...
S03E06 | Building the A-Team for ERP Success
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Implementing ERP software is a massive undertaking, and the right project team can make or break the process. In ...
S03E05 | Credit Card Processing in ERP – What You Need to Know
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Struggling with manual payment processes outside your ERP? If your team is manually adding e-commerce payments, d...
S03 E04 | Acumatica Summit 2025: The Biggest Reveals & What They Mean for You
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Acumatica Summit 2025 delivered some big surprises, powerful updates, and key insights that could shape the futur...
S03E03 | Business Central Mobile Scanning: Is it a Game Changer? 🚀
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Ever wondered how different ERP systems handle mobile scanning? 🤔 In this final part of our mini-series, we pu...
S03E02 | Mobile Scanning in Acumatica Demo
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In the second part of our three part miniseries, Nirav takes us through Acumatica mobile scanning features. Fro...
S03E01 | Intro to Mobile Scanning
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Welcome back to the third season of our podcast all about ERP and how it can enable growth for your business and ...
S02E24 | 2024 Podcast Review!
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week, we look at our favorite highlights of our second year of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond! We discuss the ...
S02E23 | Nirav is at Directions EMEA 2024!
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode, Nirav updates us with the biggest news updates he saw at Directions EMEA 2024 held in Vienna, Au...
S02 E22 | ERP Benefits for Executives (IN PERSON EPISODE FINALLY!)
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week, we're in sunny downtown Chicago for this special FIRST EVER in person episode of The ABCs of ERP ...
S02E21 | New Features in Acumatica 2024 R2!
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week, we pick out our favorite features from Acumatica's latest release - 2024 R2. You can find out mo...
S02E20 | Moving from MS Dynamics NAV to Acumatica
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this week's episode, we discuss what you should be aware of and what to consider when moving from Microso...
S02E19 | Managed Services
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week we discuss our top 5 reasons why managed services are so powerful for transforming your business by rel...
S02E18 | Moving from NAV to BC
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this week's episode, we discuss what you should be aware of and what to consider when moving from Microso...
S02E17 | Top 5 Benefits for Automotive Distributors Part 2
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This is part two of a two part series. Buckle up for this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond as we drive i...
S02E16 Top 5 Benefits for Automotive Distributors Part1
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Buckle up for this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond as we drive into how ERP systems can turbocharge the o...
S02E15 ERP Benefits for... Procurement
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!🚀 Ready to transform your business's bottom line? Dive into the world of cutting-edge procurement strateg...
S02 E14 | Acumatica & BigCommerce Integration
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Discover how Acumatica ERP and BigCommerce work together to streamline e-commerce operations. In this first episo...
S02 E13 | Identifying Organ Rejection!
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, we explore the concept of "organ rejection" in ERP sys...
S02 E12 | Questions for ERP Vendor Selection Process
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Join us in this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond as we dive into the crucial process of selecting the righ...
S02E11 | eCommerce Strategies with Kristina Harrington
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond, Pete and Nirav are joined by Kris Harrington, CEO of GenAlpha Te...
5 Benefits of Copilot in BC
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Welcome to another episode of The ABCs of ERP & Beyond. Today, we'll be diving into the top 5 benefits o...
D365 & BC Integration - Lessons Learned Presentation from Directions NA
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week on the podcast, Nirav presents for us his presentation given at Directions North America. This presen...
On-Prem vs. SaaS model - It’s safe to jump off the fence now!
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In the latest episode of "The ABCs of ERP & Beyond," we delve into the debate between On-Premises...
ERP Benefits for a Sales Manager
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Dive into how ERP systems are changing the game for sales managers! Forget juggling spreadsheets, CRMs, and endle...
How ERP systems can ensure accurate COGS
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In today’s episode, we’re zoning in on an aspect of financial management within ERP systems, the tracking of ...
When Do I Need An ERP System Part 2
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week, we bring in season 2 with going back to basics and discussing what signs you should look out for that ...
When Do I Need An ERP System Part 1
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week, we bring in season 2 with going back to basics and discussing what signs you should look out for that ...
Production Through ERP - Acumatica Demo
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Welcome to part 3 of a 3 part series where Nirav & Peter discuss the benefits of running manufacturing proces...
Manufacturing Through ERP Part 2 of 3 - BC Demo
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Welcome to part 2 of a 3 part series where Nirav & Peter discuss the benefits of running manufacturing proces...
Manufacturing Through ERP - Part 1 of 3
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Welcome to part 1 of a 3 part series where Nirav & Peter discuss the benefits of running manufacturing proces...
2023 Review & 2024 Wishlist
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!For our final episode of the year, Nirav and I lookback at our favourite episodes of 2023, the bloopers, and what...
Top 5 Inventory Challenges for e-Commerce companies
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Nirav and Peter discuss the Top 5 Inventory Challenges for e-Commerce companiesReach out to us!Nirav Shah - nira...
ERP for Retail eCommerce Industry - Part 2
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Join us in the second part of a discussion Nirav and I have all about how ERP can dramatically improve inventory ...
ERP for Retail eCommerce Industry
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this part 1 of a two part episode, Nirav and I discuss how ERP can dramatically improve inventory control with...
Navigating the Complexities of ERP Data Migration - Best Practices and Common Pitfalls
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Navigating the Complexities of ERP Data Migration - Best Practices and Common Pitfal...
Business Central Integrations in Microsoft Office Applications
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In today’s episode, we’re diving into the synergy of Microsoft BC and other Microsoft powerhouses like Outloo...
Top 5 KPIs for ERP Implementation Success
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This podcast is all about enterprise resource planning software and how it helps with running a business through ...
ERP Implementation Challenges - Part 2
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode, Peter Nicholson and Nirav Shah discuss ERP implementation challenges and how to deal with them. ...
ERP Implementation Challenges - Part 1
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode, Peter Nicholson and Nirav Shah discuss ERP implementation challenges and how to deal with them. ...
Avoid Excel for Inventory Tracking!
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Discover why relying on Excel for inventory management is a big no-no! Join us in this episode of "The ABCs ...
An Introduction to Acumatica
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This week, Nirav shows us how Acumatica works and why it's an ERP that's worth considering if you'...
How to have a successful Go Live stage
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Join Nirav Shah & Peter Nicholson as they discuss how to ensure a successful 'go live' stage during...
5 Tips for Cutover stage & 5 Tips for Go Live
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Join Nirav Shah & Peter Nicholson as they discuss how to ensure a successful cutover stage during your ERP im...
AI & ERP - What does the future look like??
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode, we get far too excited about the possibilities that AI will bring to ERP and businesses in gener...
ERP Implementation Kickoff Meetings
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!This episode sees Peter Nicholson & Nirav Shah discuss the kickoff meeting and share tips on how to ensure yo...
5 Things to Test in User Acceptance Testing During an ERP Implementation
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Join Peter Nicholson & Nirav Shah as they discuss some scenarios for a distributor to test for during the Use...
Why You Should Consider a BI Tool - Part 2
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode, Nirav Shah and Peter Nicholson discuss how important it is to consider using a BI tool and what ...
Why You Should Consider a BI Tool - Part 1
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode, Nirav Shah and Peter Nicholson discuss how important it is to consider using a BI tool and what ...
5 Pain Points in the Distribution Industry
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!In this episode, we discuss some pain points faced by the distribution industry and how a good ERP system can hel...
QuickBooks vs. ERP
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Why should you start your business with an ERP solution instead of Quickbooks? In this episode, we talk about t...
5 Reasons To Move Your ERP To The Cloud
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Welcome to the second episode of "The ABCs of ERP & Beyond”, a podcast dedicated to exploring the worl...
Top 5 Do's & Don'ts of ERP Implementation
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a message about this episode!Welcome to the first episode of "The ABCs of ERPs & Beyond”, a podcast dedicated to exploring the worl...