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Why Your ERP Has Sales Gaps — And What to Do About It

August 21
7 mins

Episode Description

GROWTH PILLAR: AI & Automation
WHO THIS IS FOR: SMB owners / Ops leaders / Sales managers in wholesale, manufacturing, and distribution
WHAT THEY'LL GAIN: A clear picture of what legacy ERP systems can't do — and a practical look at the sales automation layer that fills the gap.

 

Most wholesale and manufacturing businesses run on ERP systems that were built to track inventory and process orders. They were not built to sell.

Amit Gathani is the founder of OrderTaker — a platform that sits on top of existing ERP solutions and fills the gaps those systems leave behind. In this Canada Growth Network session, Amit walks through exactly what that looks like in practice.

He covers how OrderTaker connects sales teams to a single portal that pulls orders from Amazon, eBay, Wayfair, and EDI channels like Costco — all alongside orders coming directly from customers. Sales reps get a digital product catalog with AI-driven recommendations, customer pipeline tracking, visit logging, and accounts receivable access — all in one place.

The conversation also touches on why on-premise systems have stayed dominant in this space even in 2026. Data security is a real concern for many operators. But staying on-premise has a cost — mobile access is limited, manual processes pile up, and sales opportunities slip through.

Key topics covered:

  • What an ERP interface layer does and why it matters
  • How OrderTaker connects to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, Amazon, eBay, Wayfair, and EDI
  • AI-driven product recommendations for sales reps
  • CRM, pipeline tracking, and customer visit logging
  • Order management across B2B e-commerce and direct channels
  • Why on-premise systems are still common — and what they're costing you

Connect with Amit Gathani:

Co-hosts: Percy Barr and Wayne Pratt

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— PARTNERS ON THIS EPISODE —

Canada Growth Network — A business community with a full CRM and automation suite. Real tools, real people. $47 CAD/month — first month $1.

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