That Makes Cents: A consumer podcast

About That Makes Cents: A consumer podcast

Consumers are using their dollars to effect the change they want to see in the world. They're buying into better by choosing brands that align with their values. This podcast features industry leaders with insights to help you gain a deeper understanding of consumers and shape the future of the industry.

Publisher

Deloitte US

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Feb 2020

Latest episode

11 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 50 episodes have a transcript.

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   11 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The value of ERP systems for consumer companies

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name, Title] about how ERP systems boost efficiency, data accuracy, and strategic decisions for consumer companies.

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   26 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Dynamics reshaping the freight industry

   On this episode, we're diving into six key forces reshaping the future of the freight industry. Hear how companies can navigate these trends to lay a foundation for lasting success.

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   30 Sept 2025

   Unlocking MVP Status: How Brands Deliver More Value for the Price

   On this episode of "That Makes Cents" we dive into the strategies and capabilities that set MVP (More Value for the Price) brands apart in today’s competitive consumer landscape. Our host, Bobby Stephens is joined by Mike Daher, Deloitte’s US consumer industry leader, and Ed Johnson, principal in Deloitte’s US consumer industry practice, to explore how brands can consistently exceed consumer expectations through supply chain resilience, data-driven insights, and innovative use of AI. The discussion highlights the financial advantages of MVP brands, shares personal perspectives on value, and offers actionable advice for organizations aiming to strengthen their market position by delivering exceptional value. Explore the Value-Seeking Consumer paper today: https://www.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/retail-distribution/consumer-behavior-trends-state-of-the-consumer-tracker/understanding-value-seeking-consumer.html

Inside a recent episode

The value of ERP systems for consumer companies

Published 11 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And thanks for your background. It seems like we've got the great group to discuss this topic. So to get started, maybe I could have a volunteer to take a stab at defining at a high level ERP for our listeners who just might be starting to wrap their heads around this as a concept, and this is a tool that businesses would want to use. Sure. I can go ahead and take a first pass there. So ERP is basically what connects for consumer companies, their relationship with their customers, or retailers, or end consumers, and how they are capturing demand in the form of orders, how they're translating that into the supply side, whether they're manufacturing that, or they're integrating with vendors in their supply chain, helping to coordinate all that demand and supply in the underlying accounting and financial transactions. […]

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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