What to Think About Before You Build or Buy an ERP with Anders Green

In this episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler chats with Anders Green, founder of ALOX4 ERP, about the journey from custom tools to scalable, flexible software solutions. Anders shares how his engineering background, experience in the fastener distribution business, and a side hustle in rally racing helped shape his vision for a modern ERP system. They dive into the importance of designing tools for real-world flexibility, the power of understanding scale in ERP selection, and the risks and rewards of adopting emerging tech.

What You'll Discover:

• Why scale should guide your ERP decisions, and what happens when it doesn’t.

• The difference between building a solution for one business vs. building a platform others can use.

• How ERP should evolve from “just transactions” to a true growth enabler.

• Where AI fits into ERP today (and where it doesn’t), including examples of real value vs. hype.

• The importance of balancing structure and flexibility when designing tools for operations.

• How rally racing taught Anders lessons about adaptability and configuration in software.

• A refreshingly honest take on the risks of working with early-stage platforms, and why it might still be worth it.