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 Jul 24, 2024
19. Exploring the Fuuz Partnership with Craig Scott and Tim Rabaut
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
In this exciting episode of Strategic Insights, host Andrew Makl is joined by Craig Scott, CEO of Fuuz, and Tim Rabaut, Senior VP of Customer Engagement at SIG. They discuss the innovative partnership between SIG and Fuuz and delve into what Fuuz offers: its transaction volume, SaaS solutions, and its flexibility. Tune in for an in-depth look at this dynamic collaboration!
Guest Links:
Website: https://fuuz.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuuz2/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJcJs6NTw3WM2tf6vgeKMbA

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
18. Unpacking The Defense Cloud: Insights with John Schmidt
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode of Strategic Insights, host Andrew Makl meets with John Schmidt, VP of Managed Services and Security at SIG. They delve into the concept of the defense cloud, explore various software options, and discuss why Strategic Information Group is a preferred partner in this space. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the defense cloud solutions and their significance.
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Show LinksLearn more about Andrew and SIG's work: strategic.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategicinformationgroup/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategicinformationgroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/strategic-information-group/
Guest Links:John Schmidt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnschmidt77/

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
17: Strategic Insights Leader Spotlight w/ Suzy Reno
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Learn more about the mindset and philosophy behind Strategic Information Group in this special interview, where our host Andrew discusses the tenets of SIG's philosophy - and the development of the organization and its offerings - with President & CEO Suzy Reno.
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 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/