Alox founder Anders Green speaks with Sam Gupta of ElevatIQ for an laugh-filled hour of ERP chat! This is part of the WBSRocks podcast series.
Get ready for a deep dive into building modern ERP systems for real-world distribution needs — with a focus on the fastener industry.
Topics include:
- Why Anders ignored all advice and built a new ERP system anyway
- Unique tech and inventory challenges in the fastener industry
- Custom part specs, multi-layer cross-references, and tag-based cataloging
- Fastener-specific marketplace integrations (e.g., Fastener Clearing House)
- Real talk about legacy vendors, private equity takeovers, and aging support
- Modern design choices: cloud-native, mobile-first, browser-based UX
- Migration horror stories (and strategies) from SQL Server and QuickBooks
- How smaller ERPs can offer “white-glove” onboarding without enterprise bloat
- Infrastructure tips: seamless internet failover using 5G for real-time uptime
- ERP flexibility philosophies: future-proofing vs. “click less, work more”
💡 Whether you're in fasteners, industrial supply, or just love deep ERP nerd talk — this episode’s packed with laughs, war stories, and real insights.