The acu-connections Podcast

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Welcome to The acu-connections Podcast, where we have short conversations with members of the Acumatica ecosystem about what they’re seeing, learning, and solving as customers tackle real business challenges.  

  1. Sep 21

    Episode 13 - Accounts Payable Payments

    The conversation covers the challenges of accounts payable payments for Acumatica customers, including issues with initiating payments, vendor inquiries, and fraud. It also explores the evaluation of AP solutions and the importance of tenure, ease of use, network size, and fraud protection. The influence of Marie from Acumatica on the speaker's perspective is highlighted. Takeaways Accounts payable payments present challenges for Acumatica customers, including time-consuming processes, vendor inquiries, and fraud.When evaluating AP solutions, factors such as tenure, ease of use, network size, and fraud protection are crucial considerations.Marie from Acumatica has had a significant influence on the speaker's perspective and has been inspirational in the space. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background03:32 Challenges of Accounts Payable Payments09:20 Evaluation of AP Solutions22:13 Influence of Marie from Acumatica

  2. Aug 17

    Episode 12 - Manual Sales Tax Compliance

    The podcast episode discusses the challenges of managing sales tax compliance manually for multi-state Acumatica customers and the benefits of bringing the process into Acumatica. Naquan Banks from Avalara shares insights on tax compliance, exemption certificate management, and the impact of delayed or underestimated compliance. He also highlights the key considerations for evaluating solutions and the influence of the Acumatica ecosystem. Takeaways Tax compliance was not designed to live inside an ERP, making it complex and challenging.Seamless integration, exemption certificate management, and scalability are crucial factors to consider when evaluating solutions for managing sales tax compliance manually. Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Manual Sales Tax Compliance03:00 Impact of Delayed or Underestimated Compliance08:22 Key Considerations for Evaluating Solutions14:59 Influence of the Acumatica Ecosystem

  3. Aug 3

    Episode 11 - Payments

    The conversation delves into the challenges of payments in Acumatica, the impact of delayed payments implementation, pain points and stakeholders, evaluating solutions and future planning, and the influence of partners and customers on product development. Takeaways Payments in Acumatica pose challenges for usersDelayed payments implementation impacts efficiency and resource allocation Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Payments in Acumatica03:05 Impact of Delayed Payments Implementation04:16 Pain Points and Stakeholders04:54 Evaluating Solutions and Future Planning09:23 Influence of Partners and Customers

  4. Jul 27

    Episode 10 - The AP Execution Gap

    The conversation covers the challenges of the AP execution gap, the integration of Bill with Acumatica, and the evaluation of AP solutions. It also highlights influential Acumatica team members and provides additional resources for learning more about the topic. Takeaways AP execution gap challengesIntegration of Bill with Acumatica Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background01:15 The AP Execution Gap02:20 Challenges in the AP Process05:00 Acumatica's AP System05:17 Bill's Integration with Acumatica07:12 Evaluating AP Solutions10:52 Influential Acumatica Team Members11:58 Conclusion and Additional Resources

  5. Jul 20

    Episode 9 - Implementing AI with ERP

    The conversation with Russ Ottmer delves into the challenges of implementing AI in ERP systems, the impact of AI on business processes, and the practical aspects of integrating AI into specific use cases within Acumatica. Russ shares insights on creating the right environment for AI, balancing AI implementation with documentation and business events, and starting small with AI implementation to understand business operations. Takeaways Challenges of implementing AI in ERP systemsImpact of AI on business processes Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Implementing AI in ERP Systems01:41 Implementing AI and Its Impact on Business Processes03:16 Learning and Adapting to AI04:15 Enhancing Processes with AI Integration05:15 Creating the Right Environment for AI06:00 AI as a Decision Assistant in Operations06:26 Implementing AI in Acumatica for Specific Use Cases08:41 Balancing AI Implementation with Documentation and Business Events10:04 Building AI to Understand Business Operations11:04 Starting Small with AI Implementation

  6. Jul 13

    Episode 8 - Time Collection and Performance Management

    The conversation delves into the challenges of time collection and performance management, highlighting the need for centralization and organization. It explores the transition from manual processes to digital solutions, the issues faced with manual processes, and the recognition of the need for change. Additionally, it discusses the importance of customization, support, and integration with Acumatica, as well as the influence of the Acumatica ecosystem and accessing additional resources. Takeaways Time collection and performance management challengesCentralizing and organizing time collection and performance management processes Chapters 00:00 Challenges in Time Collection01:40 Transition to Digital Solutions02:23 Issues with Manual Processes04:02 Recognizing the Need for Change05:26 Customization and Support06:38 Integration with Acumatica07:21 Influence of Acumatica Ecosystem08:06 Accessing Additional Resources

  7. Jul 6

    Episode 7 - Warehouse Packing Workflows

    The conversation delves into the challenges of warehouse packing workflows, focusing on ergonomics, workflow improvements, user interface enhancements, and automation for printing experiences. Arline Welty shares insights and solutions to address these challenges within the Acumatica ERP system. Takeaways Warehouse packing workflow challengesErgonomics and workflow improvementsUser interface enhancementsAutomation for printing experiences Chapters 00:00 User Interface Enhancements and Automation

  8. Jun 22

    Episode 6 - Spreadsheet Silos

    The podcast features a discussion on the challenges of spreadsheet silos and the integration of spreadsheets with Acumatica. Dennis Easter shares insights on the love of spreadsheets, the challenges of spreadsheet silos, the solution to integrating spreadsheets with Acumatica, the journey to the solution, leveraging tools, maintaining ERP, and influential perspectives. Takeaways Spreadsheet silos pose challenges for ERP customersIntegrating spreadsheets with Acumatica can save time and improve efficiency Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast07:01 The Journey to the Solution

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Welcome to The acu-connections Podcast, where we have short conversations with members of the Acumatica ecosystem about what they’re seeing, learning, and solving as customers tackle real business challenges.  

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