<![CDATA[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.

 

]]>www.acu-connect.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:50:19 GMTWed, 25 Mar 2026 19:56:03 GMT60acu-connect<p>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.</p><p> </p>episodicacu-connectinfo@acu-connect.comno<![CDATA[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
]]>78335966-1226-41b7-bfed-5c3e9ba8e5e0Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Time collection and performance management challenges</li><li>Centralizing and organizing time collection and performance management processes</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges in Time Collection</li><li>01:40 Transition to Digital Solutions</li><li>02:23 Issues with Manual Processes</li><li>04:02 Recognizing the Need for Change</li><li>05:26 Customization and Support</li><li>06:38 Integration with Acumatica</li><li>07:21 Influence of Acumatica Ecosystem</li><li>08:06 Accessing Additional Resources</li></ul>no00:09:02Episode 8 - Time Collection and Performance Managementfull<![CDATA[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
]]>77a60571-8c51-4ab1-b146-53db8cba5f8fMon, 06 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Warehouse packing workflow challenges</li><li>Ergonomics and workflow improvements</li><li>User interface enhancements</li><li>Automation for printing experiences</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 User Interface Enhancements and Automation</li></ul>no00:01:30Episode 7 - Warehouse Packing Workflowsfull<![CDATA[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
]]>8c782e9b-181a-4787-ad3c-ed0985f87df3Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Spreadsheet silos pose challenges for ERP customers</li><li>Integrating spreadsheets with Acumatica can save time and improve efficiency</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Podcast</li><li>07:01 The Journey to the Solution</li></ul>no00:13:38Episode 6 - Spreadsheet Silosfull<![CDATA[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
]]>d227ee8e-622a-4163-ae76-74af9cd55214Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Inventory optimization complexity</li><li>Recognizing the need for enhanced supply chain planning</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Complexity of Inventory Optimization</li><li>07:13 Recognizing the Need for Enhanced Supply Chain Planning</li><li>12:54 Accessing Additional Information and Resources</li></ul>no00:13:58Episode 5 - Inventory Optimizationfull<![CDATA[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
]]>a830066b-7d23-4406-aa72-767e74e846cfMon, 08 Jun 2026 18:16:21 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Customizing Acumatica</li><li>Vibe coding with AI</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Customizing Acumatica</li><li>06:00 Efficiency and Productivity with AI</li><li>12:07 Best Practices for Development</li></ul>no00:14:52Episode 4 - Customizing Acumaticafull<![CDATA[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
]]>9dacb734-7990-4512-bf83-34cb02ca6248Thu, 14 May 2026 20:09:52 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Shipping integration challenges</li><li>Impact of shipping complications on business operations</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges of Shipping Integration</li><li>05:54 Impact of Shipping Complications</li><li>11:54 Manual Processes and Freight Challenges</li></ul>no00:14:26Episode 3 - Integrated Shippingfull<![CDATA[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
]]>ab5f7b54-d497-48c3-bc7b-368482395006Fri, 08 May 2026 14:10:33 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Data analysis and reporting challenges for Acumatica customers</li><li>Identifying the need for advanced reporting tools</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges in Data Analysis and Reporting</li><li>07:04 Importance of Performance in Reporting</li><li>13:10 Influence of Acumatica Ecosystem</li></ul>no00:16:33Episode 2 - Data Analysis and Reportingfull<![CDATA[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
]]>2a2bbf36-31d1-4040-8fed-3c389b870619Fri, 08 May 2026 14:08:31 GMT<p>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.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Importance of community</li><li>Challenges in building a community</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Challenge of Community</li><li>07:26 Influence of Community Perspectives</li></ul>no00:11:13Episode 1 - Communityfull