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In this episode, we explore the power of cloud ERP solutions for driving business growth and scaling.

We delve into industry-specific strategies that address common challenges and contribute to sustained expansion. Our expert guest Ralph Hess shares valuable insights on achieving impressive growth rates, streamlining scaling processes, and fostering thoughtful business growth through tailored ERP implementation techniques. This episode brings immense value to private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and all stakeholders involved in ERP organizational change.

Guest: Ralph Hess

Ralph Hess - Cloud ERP Solutions
Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing at Navigator Business Solutions

More about Ralph

Ralph has over 30 years of experience in helping companies solve their business problems with technology. Throughout his career, he has worked with multiple publishers including IBM, Epicor, and Microsoft. For the last 15 years, he has focused on supply chain companies and solutions specifically in the SAP ERP portfolio. Ralph leads the sales team with a philosophy that is focused on first understanding customers’ business challenges, then matching solutions within cloud-based business management software that solve their specific business needs.

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Navigator Business Solutions

Host & Founding Partner of Nestell & Associates

Dr. Jack G. Nestell

Dr. Jack G. Nestell

Dr. Jack G. Nestell is a highly accomplished IT and ERP business advisor, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in leadership and implementation of ERP systems across various industries. He is the founding partner of Nestell & Associates, a management and strategy firm that specializes in organizational change, readiness, and ERP implementation. Dr. Nestell is also an accomplished academic researcher who has contributed to ERP research. With his practical expertise and academic knowledge, he provides innovative and proven solutions for his clients.

Episode Highlights Timeline 

Segment 1: Driving Cloud ERP Growth and Overcoming Industry Challenges

03:55 Question 1: Ralph, could you share with us the key factors that contributed to achieving 25% cloud ERP growth for two years in a row at Navigator Business Solutions?

06:20 Question 2: In your experience, what are the common challenges businesses face when trying to grow their cloud ERP, and how do you address them?

How does Navigator Business Solutions’ industry-specific approach contribute to this growth?

Segment 2: Streamlining Business Scaling with Unified Cloud ERP Solutions 

08:30 Question 4: Ralph, can you explain the process of scaling from early-stage to full commercialization using a single cloud solution?

11:55 Question 5: What are some of the benefits of using a single cloud solution, as opposed to multiple solutions, or even on-prem for businesses in various industries?

15:00 Question 6: you touched on this but let me ask you a common CxO question during the sales process. How does Navigator Business Solutions ensure a seamless transition for businesses as they scale?

Segment 3: Fostering Thoughtful Business Growth through Tailored ERP Strategies

23:33 Question 7: Ralph, what drives your passion for helping businesses grow and scale thoughtfull

25:59 Question 8: Can you share a specific success story of a company that you have helped scale through ERP solutions?

30:00 Question 9: What advice do you have for private equity firms and their portfolio companies when it comes to selecting ERP solutions?

GOLDEN NUGGET

35:54 Question 10: Lastly, what is your golden nugget of advice for our listeners based on today’s conversation?

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Where People, Processes, and Technology Align

Nestell & Associates is a highly specialized IT and ERP change management consulting firm that serves as a business-savvy, tenured, and highly technical-proficient business partner to private equity firms. We provide expert vendor-neutral IT and ERP services necessary to support their business objectives. Our team of experts excels at organizational change, preparedness, and digital transformation success.

Our approach has been proven to be successful by focusing on key areas such as organizational culture, change, and readiness, we’ve helped our clients achieve their IT and ERP business objectives from improving IT security to managing complex transformational M&A initiatives.

We are passionate about helping our clients succeed and achieving positive outcomes. Our goal is to provide the most efficient, organized, experienced, and productive professionals in the industry to implement processes, resources, and technology that will give our private equity partners a competitive advantage and deliver real return on investment.