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title: 'Video Podcast: Anders Green and Sam Gupta'
url: 'https://alox4.online/insight-zone/video-podcast-anders-green-and-sam-gupta'
markdown: 'https://alox4.online/insight-zone/video-podcast-anders-green-and-sam-gupta.md'
date: '2025-04-18'
description: '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. YouTube Link Topics i…'
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# Video Podcast: Anders Green and Sam Gupta

Alox founder Anders Green speaks with [Sam Gupta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/samguptausa/) of [ElevatIQ](https://www.elevatiq.com/) for an laugh-filled hour of ERP chat! This is part of the [WBSRocks](https://podcast.wbs.rocks/) 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.

[YouTube Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEKBQBVOyO4)

## 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.

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