Doing Business with Heart: ERP Wisdom, Lifelong Relationships, and Finding Purpose with Dani Kaplan

In this wide-ranging and heartfelt episode, co-hosts Kevin Parkerson and Kevin Higgins sit down with Dani Kaplan—a true logistics innovator, ERP pioneer, mentor, storyteller, and photographer. With more than 40 years of experience helping manufacturers and distributors navigate complex ERP systems, Dani brings a unique perspective that goes far beyond technology.This episode is about soul as much as software. Dani shares his extraordinary life story—from surviving a bombing in Jerusalem as a child to building a $50 million consulting business grounded in trust and long-term human relationships, not cold calls or ads. He explains how the key to success in logistics and ERP isn’t just mastering systems but building genuine connections with people.Listeners will hear practical insights on ERP and warehouse automation, including:Why companies, big or small, should start thinking about ERP and real-time inventory visibility earlyHow “net inventory” works like a financial checkbook, crucial for avoiding costly supply chain disruptionsThe risks of choosing vendors based solely on price and why support and partnership matter moreBut beyond the tech talk, Dani dives deep into the human side of business:Why he refuses to work with transactional people and values loyalty above allHow he uses his personal network and database to help others find opportunities, not just close dealsStories of clients reconnecting decades later, proving the enduring value of trustReflections on the decline of meaningful relationships in today’s fast-paced world and the