CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

Still Using Spreadsheets for Inventory? Your Business is Losing THOUSANDS!

Episode Notes

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari.

In today’s episode, we dive into the world of inventory and warehouse management, focusing on how cloud-based solutions are transforming supply chain operations. We’ll discuss digitizing the supply chain, building scalable tech for non-tech-savvy industries, and the lessons learned from bootstrapping and scaling a SaaS business.

Joining us today are Albert Amar, CEO, and Mauricio Franco, CTO of SwiftCount, a provider of cloud-based inventory and warehouse management solutions that streamline operations and improve accuracy across the supply chain.

Key Highlights:

1. Digitizing the Supply Chain: Why It's No Longer Optional: Albert explains why digitizing the supply chain is a necessity and the risks of relying on outdated manual systems.
    
2. Building Scalable Tech for Non-Tech-Savvy Industries: Mauricio discusses the philosophy behind designing easy-to-use tools for warehouse staff and key lessons learned during client transitions.
    
3. Lessons in Growth: Bootstrapping and Scaling a SaaS Business: Albert shares insights from the journey of bootstrapping SwiftCount and navigating product-market fit for sustainable growth.
    
4. Uncovering Hidden Inventory and Gaining Control: Albert tells the story of a distributor who uncovered $10,000 worth of unlogged items, highlighting the true value of SwiftCount beyond inventory software.
    
5. Recent Platform Upgrades and Advanced Features: Mauricio discusses new features, like wave picking and an improved UI, and how they enhance performance for higher-volume warehouses.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.html
• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
• ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.