The acu-connections Podcast

About The acu-connections Podcast

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.

Publisher

acu-connect

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 May 2026

Latest episode

21 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Sept 2026

   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 Background 03:32 Challenges of Accounts Payable Payments 09:20 Evaluation of AP Solutions 22:13 Influence of Marie from Acumatica

2. 

   17 Aug 2026

   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 Compliance 03:00 Impact of Delayed or Underestimated Compliance 08:22 Key Considerations for Evaluating Solutions 14:59 Influence of the Acumatica Ecosystem

3. 

   3 Aug 2026

   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 users Delayed payments implementation impacts efficiency and resource allocation Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Payments in Acumatica 03:05 Impact of Delayed Payments Implementation 04:16 Pain Points and Stakeholders 04:54 Evaluating Solutions and Future Planning 09:23 Influence of Partners and Customers

4. 

   27 Jul 2026

   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 challenges Integration of Bill with Acumatica Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:15 The AP Execution Gap 02:20 Challenges in the AP Process 05:00 Acumatica's AP System 05:17 Bill's Integration with Acumatica 07:12 Evaluating AP Solutions 10:52 Influential Acumatica Team Members 11:58 Conclusion and Additional Resources

5. 

   20 Jul 2026

   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 systems Impact of AI on business processes Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Implementing AI in ERP Systems 01:41 Implementing AI and Its Impact on Business Processes 03:16 Learning and Adapting to AI 04:15 Enhancing Processes with AI Integration 05:15 Creating the Right Environment for AI 06:00 AI as a Decision Assistant in Operations 06:26 Implementing AI in Acumatica for Specific Use Cases 08:41 Balancing AI Implementation with Documentation and Business Events 10:04 Building AI to Understand Business Operations 11:04 Starting Small with AI Implementation

6. 

   13 Jul 2026

   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 challenges Centralizing and organizing time collection and performance management processes Chapters 00:00 Challenges in Time Collection 01:40 Transition to Digital Solutions 02:23 Issues with Manual Processes 04:02 Recognizing the Need for Change 05:26 Customization and Support 06:38 Integration with Acumatica 07:21 Influence of Acumatica Ecosystem 08:06 Accessing Additional Resources

7. 

   6 Jul 2026

   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 challenges Ergonomics and workflow improvements User interface enhancements Automation for printing experiences Chapters 00:00 User Interface Enhancements and Automation

8. 

   22 Jun 2026

   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 customers Integrating spreadsheets with Acumatica can save time and improve efficiency Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 07:01 The Journey to the Solution

9. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Episode 5 - Inventory Optimization

   The conversation delves into the challenges of inventory optimization, the impacts of delayed optimization, the integration of Acumatica and Netstock, recognizing the need for enhanced supply chain planning, key considerations for evaluating supply chain solutions, influential figures in the Acumatica ecosystem, and accessing additional information and resources. Takeaways Inventory optimization complexity Recognizing the need for enhanced supply chain planning Chapters 00:00 The Complexity of Inventory Optimization 07:13 Recognizing the Need for Enhanced Supply Chain Planning 12:54 Accessing Additional Information and Resources

10. 

    8 Jun 2026

    Episode 4 - Customizing Acumatica

    The conversation with David Eichner from ICAN Software Solutions covers the topic of customizing Acumatica and the use of vibe coding with AI. David shares insights on identifying customization needs, the efficiency and productivity of vibe coding, tips for getting started, best practices for development, and valuable resources and contacts for further learning. Takeaways Customizing Acumatica Vibe coding with AI Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Customizing Acumatica 06:00 Efficiency and Productivity with AI 12:07 Best Practices for Development

11. 

    14 May 2026

    Episode 3 - Integrated Shipping

    The conversation delves into the challenges of shipping integration, the impact of shipping complications on business operations, the introduction of Acumatica's EasyPost solution, the use of ISV solutions for enhanced capability, the prevalence of manual processes and freight challenges, and an influential figure in the Acumatica ecosystem. The discussion highlights the importance of addressing shipping integration challenges and the potential impact on business operations. Takeaways Shipping integration challenges Impact of shipping complications on business operations Chapters 00:00 Challenges of Shipping Integration 05:54 Impact of Shipping Complications 11:54 Manual Processes and Freight Challenges

12. 

    8 May 2026

    Episode 2 - Data Analysis and Reporting

    The conversation with DataSelf's Joni Girardi discusses the challenges faced by Acumatica customers in data analysis and reporting, emphasizing the impact of delayed information and the need for advanced reporting tools. It also explores the importance of performance in reporting, the process of evaluating data analysis solutions, and the influence of the Acumatica ecosystem on decision-making. The discussion provides valuable insights for businesses seeking to enhance their reporting capabilities. Takeaways Data analysis and reporting challenges for Acumatica customers Identifying the need for advanced reporting tools Chapters 00:00 Challenges in Data Analysis and Reporting 07:04 Importance of Performance in Reporting 13:10 Influence of Acumatica Ecosystem

13. 

    8 May 2026

    Episode 1 - Community

    The conversation with acu-connect Co-Presidents Foy Mainor and Amiee Kennan delves into the challenges of building and maintaining a community within the Acumatica ecosystem. It explores the impact of community gaps, the journey to solving the community problem, the influence of community perspectives, and engaging with acu-connect as a valuable resource for the community. Takeaways Importance of community Challenges in building a community Chapters 00:00 The Challenge of Community 07:26 Influence of Community Perspectives

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