Nucleus Research

Nucleus Research

Nucleus Research is where my advisory practice took shape. I joined in July 2022 as an analyst, grew into a senior analyst role, and today I manage, cover, and advise across ERP, supply chain planning, warehouse management, transportation management, order management, control towers, manufacturing execution, quality management, PLM, IIoT data platforms, source-to-pay and procurement, AR management, connected worker technologies, and AI. The core of the job is evaluating how enterprise systems actually create business value: ROI case studies, Value Matrix vendor evaluations, technology assessments, competitive analysis, and market positioning research. The work sits on both sides of the market. Technology buyers use it to choose and justify systems; vendors use it to sharpen product positioning, competitive strategy, and technology investment priorities. Either way, the standard is the same: conclusions backed by customer evidence and quantified outcomes, not marketing claims.

What distinguishes the work is the combination of analytical rigor and operator experience. Having run supply chain operations at TLF Apparel before becoming an analyst, I evaluate technology the way a practitioner would use it, which resonates with both end users and solution providers. That perspective carries into hundreds of vendor briefings and customer interviews, where I synthesize customer feedback into strategic recommendations for executive leadership teams, and into the conference presentations, executive briefings, webinars, podcasts, and customer advisory sessions where I translate complex technology and market trends for executive audiences. Increasingly the role also means developing people: mentoring analysts, accelerating their onboarding, reviewing research, and helping shape advisory engagements in close partnership with business development.

The work below shows that practice in public: more than 162 research reports published on the Nucleus Research website and Bloomberg Terminal and referenced across enterprise software vendor sites, plus webinars, podcasts, and conference speaking. That body of work has consistently exceeded its research and advisory revenue targets, made me the firm's highest revenue-producing analyst in 2025, and built the long-term advisory relationships that keep research connected to real executive decisions.

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Research Portfolio

Full Research Portfolio

Complete collection of 162 published reports on supply chain management, AI tools, ERP modernization, and ROI analysis at Nucleus Research.

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KramerTALK Podcast

The Importance of Supply Chain Strategies

Podcast conversation on KramerTALK covering why supply chain strategy matters, how technology selection supports it, and building operational resilience.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 55

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 55

Panel analysis of Rootstock's acquisition of Ascent Solutions, Anaplan's CoModeler and Agent Studio release, Oracle Fusion Agentic Applications, and Salesforce AI Foundry.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 52

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 52

Coverage of the NetSuite Integration Platform, Oracle's new process manufacturing capabilities and Fusion AI agents, the QAD Redzone partnership with TCS, and the Seismic-Highspot merger.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 50

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 50

Discussion of Salesforce's AWU metric and what it means for CIOs, Intentsify's acquisition of Salutary Data, Klaviyo's ChatGPT integration, and Aptean's Paragon Route 360 launch.

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Kinaxis Webinar

Rethinking Planning Platforms in an Era of Constant Disruption

How unified planning drives faster decisions, improves agility, and delivers measurable supply chain impact in the face of constant disruption.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 46

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 46

Coverage of Usercentrics acquiring MCP Manager, Sage's AI Center of Excellence with Augusta Labs, ServiceNow's expanded partner program, and Zone & Company's agentic orchestration layer.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 43

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 43

Analysis of Beroe's Model Context Protocol integration, Certinia's Winter '26 release, ECI's acquisition of Amper Technologies, Rockwell's MES portfolio expansion, and Accenture's acquisition of Faculty.

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e2open & SupplyChainBrain Webinar

Unlocking Value: Research Insights on Supply Chain Planning

Webinar with e2open and SupplyChainBrain presenting Nucleus Research findings on where supply chain planning investments create measurable value.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 37

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 37

Coverage of Zimmer Biomet's $172M ERP lawsuit against Deloitte, the EU investigation into SAP's practices, a major UK council's delayed Oracle fix, and Tray.ai's Agent Hub launch.

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Rootstock Future of ERP Webinar

The Future of ERP: Industry Insights, AI Trends, and the Impact of Global Pressures

On-demand webinar with Rootstock on where ERP is heading, how AI is reshaping manufacturing systems, and what global economic pressures mean for technology decisions.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 31

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 31

Latest episode covering Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next details, Cordial's price sensitivity feature, Agentforce 3 release, Accenture's SYSTEMA acquisition, and Campfire's $35M Series A funding.

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Epicor BisTrack Webinar

The Future of ERPs for Building Suppliers

Expert insights into browser-based ERP systems and digital transformation for building supply businesses, featuring Epicor BisTrack Web demonstration.

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SYSPRO Building the Business Case Webinar

Building the Business Case with SYSPRO

ROI analysis and business case development for ERP implementations.

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GAINS Podcast

The Real Meaning of Composability in Supply Chain

Podcast discussion with GAINS on composable architecture and its impact on supply chain operations.

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Blue Yonder ICON 2025

Blue Yonder ICON 2025 - Nashville

Featured speaker at Blue Yonder ICON 2025 in Nashville, discussing logistics operations, supply chain transformation and technology trends.

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Logility Vision25 Executive Forum

Advanced Supply Chain Optimization Strategies

Expert discussion on how businesses can optimize inventory, boost customer service, and reduce costs with advanced supply chain strategies.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 5

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 5

Enterprise software analysis covering Microsoft Copilot criticism, HubSpot's Agent.ai launch, Salesforce AI agents for retailers, commercetools InStore launch, and Rootstock's Scion platform expansion.

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Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 3

ElevatIQ Analysts Gone Wild - Episode 3

Group of analysts providing analysis on enterprise software stories including HubSpot's Frame AI acquisition, ZenaTech quantum computing initiatives, and Bamboo Rose's AI-fueled decision intelligence platform.

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Infor Supply Chain Planning webinar

Transforming Your Supply Chain from Stress to Success

Deep dive into supply chain transformation strategies and best practices with Infor solutions.

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Rootstock ERP Trends webinar

Unlocking ERP Trends with Nucleus Research

Analysis of current ERP market trends and future outlook with Rootstock Cloud ERP.

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JAMIS Summit 2024

JAMIS Summit 2024 - Dallas

Speaking engagement at JAMIS Summit 2024 in Dallas, presenting on enterprise software analysis and implementation strategies.

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Enhancing Supply Chain Visibility with Epicor webinar

Supply Chain Visibility Strategies

Webinar discussing strategies for improving supply chain visibility and transparency with Nucleus Research insights.

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Travel & Conferences (2022-2026)

A snapshot of events I've covered across the U.S. and abroad.

Behind the Scenes

Highlights and moments from my time as Senior Analyst at Nucleus Research.

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