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Taming the Chaos: How Tech Is Reshaping Wine and Spirits Distribution with Jim Harris

Podcast: The Business of Whats Next
Published: May 28, 2025
Duration seconds: 1648
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Summary

What’s holding back most beverage brands? It’s not the product—it’s the distribution. In this episode of Harvest to Pour, Matthew sits down with Jim Harris from Western Computer to unpack how modern ERP systems are bringing order to the chaos of alcohol logistics. From tangled regulations to real cost tracking, they dive into why smarter systems are essential for scaling in the wine and spirits space. If you’re still running your distribution on spreadsheets, it’s time to rethink your tech.