ERP Strategy and Planning

Acumatica has appointed Jon Pollock as Chief Product Officer to lead product management and user experience, focusing on advancing the company's strategy amidst growing demand for scalable cloud ERP solutions in mid-market businesses.

Cloud ERP is evolving into a critical operating system for construction and field service companies, enabling resilience, real-time decision-making, and lean operations, as evidenced by the experiences of Tester Construction, Tech Electronics, and Carlson LaVine Construction in their transitions to Acumatica.

Discover how Acumatica redefines usability in ERP systems with its intuitive interface, unlimited user licensing, and cloud-based scalability. This video showcases real customer stories, highlighting flexibility, automated workflows, and seamless navigation that boost productivity and drive growth. See why industry experts and users alike trust Acumatica to empower smarter, faster decisions.

Acumatica has appointed Jordan Weitzen as CFO to succeed Wayne Kimber, aiming to enhance strategic growth and partnerships while adapting a data-driven approach akin to consumer tech, signaling a shift towards a modern SaaS operational model.

Boca Terry LLC transitioned from outdated software to Acumatica Retail Edition, enhancing operational efficiency, visibility into business processes, and customer service while automating tasks and supporting their growth strategy.

New private investors helped recycled plastic furniture maker POLYWOOD pump more than $100 million into new facilities in the past seven years, which doubled its furniture and recycle plastic plant capacities. When the pandemic hit, a 10-fold increase in transactions illuminated the many flaws of its back-office legacy systems. POLYWOOD deployed Acumatica Enterprise Manufacturing Edition, gaining real-time data visibility and operational efficiencies that allowed the company to scale effortlessly.

A comprehensive guide for small and midsized businesses on calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) for ERP systems. It highlights the challenges of determining TCO due to varied pricing models, infrastructure requirements, and implementation costs. Traditional ERP systems are licensed perpetually, while modern cloud ERP applications are hosted online and licensed annually, offering lower TCO by eliminating costly infrastructure and system administration. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding software pricing, implementation costs, infrastructure costs, and internal expenses. It also discusses industry-specific considerations and provides cost comparisons between perpetual on-premises and cloud SaaS deployments.

Relying on basic accounting software can limit your business's ability to scale and operate efficiently. This guide explores how transitioning to an ERP system can transform your business and ensure a smooth and successful shift through strategic change management.

At the Acumatica Summit 2025, partners discussed the shift to cloud ERP for SMBs, modern solutions tailored for smaller businesses, and the importance of demonstrating AI-driven benefits.

During the Acumatica Summit 2025, CEO John Case showcased how strategic partnerships, notably with ADP and Shopify, along with AI innovations in Acumatica’s Cloud ERP, empower SMBs to enhance operational efficiency and achieve sustainability.

A recent survey indicates that the majority of small to mid-sized business leaders recognize the importance of technology, with over half planning to increase spending on modern ERP solutions in 2024 to enhance operational efficiency, scalability and data management in response to growing complexity and competition.