Strategic Insights
Welcome to Strategic Insights, a podcast brought to you by Strategic Information Group, a 30-year leader in the enterprise software space. Hosted by Vice President of Sales Andrew Makl, this podcast will educate you on the problems businesses face today, and introduce you to the exceptional people who use the power of enterprise solutions to solve them.
Episodes
Wednesday May 01, 2024
16: Strategic Insights - QAD Spotlight
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
In this episode, filmed at the Henry Hotel during the QAD MidWest Fall User Conference 2023, Andrew interviews QAD Senior Business Consultant Jesse Rauch. Jesse sheds light on how QAD supports manufacturers who work in the defense industry.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links
Website: https://www.qad.com/
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
15: Strategic Insights QAD Redzone Showcase
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
In this special episode, filmed at the QAD MidWest Fall User Conference, Andrew interviews QAD Redzone Sales Director Matt Crabtree about an exciting product that shined in this event.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links
Website: https://www.qad.com/solutions/qad-redzone-connected-workforce
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
14: Strategic Insights Partner Spotlight - Eagle Consulting
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this partner products highlight, Andrew welcomes Eagle Consulting's Jim Micelli to the podcast. Jim shares the details - and philosophy - behind RF Express for QAD, Eagle's premier offering.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links
Website: https://www.eaglecondev.com/home/
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
13: Strategic Insights iApprove Showcase w/ ISS Group & REA
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
In this showcase, Andrew welcomes returning guest Andy Weinstein from the ISS Group and new guest Dennis Rausch, VP of IT at REA Magnet Wire. Together, they discuss how REA is utilizing The ISS Group's iApprove product.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links
ISS Group Website: https://issgroup.com/
REA Magnet Wire Website: https://www.reawire.com/
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
12: Strategic Insights Customer Spotlight - Morrison Products
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
In this customer spotlight, Andrew talks to Anne Scheurger, Senior Vice President at Morrison Products. Anne shares her experiences working with SIG, and goes in-depth on the relationship between the two organizations.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links
Website: https://morrisonproducts.com/
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
11: Strategic Insights Partner Spotlight: Corpay
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
In this special partner spotlight, filmed at the Henry Hotel during the QAD MidWest Fall User Conference 2023, our host Andrew Makl sits down with Strategic's Technology Solutions Manager Walter Little to talk about how Strategic Information Group goes outside the box for their clients. Later, Walter interviews Mark Penserini, Vice President of Partner Management at Corpay, SIG's newest partner and a global leader in business payments.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links
Corpay Website: https://www.corpay.com/en-US
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
10: Quality Management is a Sales Tool
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Quality is everything, and this week, we welcome SIG's Senior Solutions Architect David Rendel to the show to dicuss how SIG is innovating quality management. As businesses move away from antiquated quality manuals and into more integrated solutions, SIG is helping people across the world make their transition. As David says, too much data can be problematic. So, today, we talk about how raw data is distilled into actionable information, with insights on:
Preventative vs. Risk-Based thinking: David shares what the popularization of risk-based decision-making means for you and your business.
Interestingly, many of the processes in automotive actually started in the aerospace industry. Funnily enough, automotive companies have innovated on these to such a degree that aerospace is now racing to catch up!
David relates a story of a $300,000 error that could have been avoided with the right systems in place.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
9: Exception Management
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
If you find that there are more exceptions than rules in your day-to-day business, this may be the episode for you. This week, Andrew welcomes Strategic Information Group’s Paul Kennedy to the podcast. Paul is a Senior Business Solutions Executive at SIG, and he joins us to talk about how SIG EDI eliminates human error from business equations. Rather than a Rube Goldberg machine of loosely connected systems, SIG EDI consolidates EDI tools for a smoother (and less costly) experience. Highlights from this deep dive include:
Reactivity: SIG moves at the speed of business. Paul explains the framework that makes what we do possible.
Rather than onboarding several systems, SIG EDI trains users on a subscription-like model, which lowers the difficulty barrier for new adopters.
Paul shares some of the many, many tools that SIG brings to bear based off of their platform.
Avalara is making interstate commerce a lot less of a hassle. From automating the painstaking process of calculating sales taxes, to simply helping businesses get organized, Avalara has a lot to share. This week, we highlight some of their offerings, and offer inside perspectives on issues such as:
Don’t be painful to buy from. We talk about how Avalara takes some of the sting out of the transaction process.
According to Christine, Wayfair changed everything. We talk about how complex tax calculations became a regular part of running a small business.
Repeatability is paramount. Ian and Christine dive into the processes that make it easier to conduct large-scale business across multiple states.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
8: Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Episode Description: Avalara loves taking on BHAGs: Big, Hairy, Audacious Goals. In this week’s episode, Sales Executive Ian Zwit and Senior Sales Consultant Christin Martin talk about how Avalara is making tax compliance a lot less of a hassle. From automating the painstaking process of calculating sales taxes to simply helping businesses get organized, Avalara has a lot to share. This week, we highlight some of their offerings, and offer inside perspectives on issues such as:
"Don’t be painful to buy from." We talk about how Avalara takes some of the sting out of the transaction process.
According to Christine, Wayfair changed everything. We talk about how complex tax calculations became a regular part of running a small business.
Repeatability is paramount. Ian and Christine dive into the processes that make it easier to conduct large-scale business across multiple states.
If you want to hear Ian talk a bit more about how Avalara Tax Research can help your business get organized, check out this 7-minute demo.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links
Avalara Website: https://www.avalara.com/us/en/index.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avalara/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Avalara
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avalara/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/avalara
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
7: Change is the New Constant
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
The only guarantee in 2023 is that there are no guarantees. As the world continues to accelerate, we sit down with Jennifer Petrosky, head of QAD's Life Science Division, to talk about how professionals are keeping up with the times. With over 450 sites live on QAD in 60 countries, Jennifer offers us a unique look at not only what QAD offers, but how QAD uses feedback and collaboration to keep offering better solutions for customers who need it most. Check out this week's episode for an appraisal of the industry today, and a look at where it could be going tomorrow.
Show Links
Learn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links
QAD Website: https://www.qad.com/
QAD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qad
Jennifer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-petrosky