--- title: | Acumatica (18) description: Acumatica | (18) --- [![Cloud9-Blue\_email3.png](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/2548722/hubfs/Cloud9-Blue_Only-2%20Cloud%209%20Logo%20(1).webp?width=1153&height=571&name=Cloud9-Blue_Only-2%20Cloud%209%20Logo%20(1).webp "Cloud9-Blue_email3.png")](https://www.cloud9erp.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Acumatica Products](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-cloud-erp/) Open the submenu - [Financial Management](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-financial-management/) - [Distribution Edition](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-distribution-management/) - [Manufacturing Edition](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-manufacturing-erp/) - [Field Service Edition](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-field-service-management-solution/) - [Commerce Edition](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-commerce/) - [Project Accounting](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-project-accounting/) - [Customer Management](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-customer-management/) - [Everest ERP Alternative](https://www.cloud9erp.com/everest-erp-alternative/) - [Acumatica Pricing](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-pricing/) - Industry Solutions Open the submenu - [Manufacturing](https://www.cloud9erp.com/erp-for-discrete-manufacturing/) - [Wholesale/Distribution](https://www.cloud9erp.com/erp-for-wholesale-distribution/) - [Professional Services](https://www.cloud9erp.com/erp-for-professional-services/) - [eCommerce](https://www.cloud9erp.com/erp-for-ecommerce/) - [Field Service](https://www.cloud9erp.com/field-service-management/) - [Audio Visual & Security](https://www.cloud9erp.com/solutions-for-audio-visual-companies/) - [Food & Beverage](https://www.cloud9erp.com/erp-solutions-for-food-manufacturers-and-distributors/) - [Blog](https://info.cloud9erp.com/blog) - [About Us](https://www.cloud9erp.com/about-us/) Open the submenu - [Case Studies](https://www.cloud9erp.com/case-studies/) - [Testimonials](https://www.cloud9erp.com/testimonials/) - [Careers](https://www.cloud9erp.com/careers/) - [Demo Videos](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-demo-videos/) - [Why Acumatica?](https://www.cloud9erp.com/get-on-acumatica/) - [Free Product Tour](https://info.cloud9erp.com/request-a-demo-with-cloud-9-erp-solutions) # Cloud 9 ERP Solutions Blog Select Category Acumatica Acumatica News and How Tos Acumatica Summit Amazon Award Client Success Cloud 9 ERP News Construction Distribution E-Commerce Ecommerce Everest Field Service Food Growth Home and Office Supply Insider Janitorial Sanitation Manufacturing NetSuite New Features Process Manufacturing Tradeshows User Group Posts about: ## Acumatica (18) ![Excel-Trap-ERP](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2548722/Excel-Trap-ERP.jpg) [Acumatica](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica) ### [Using ERP to Break Free from the Excel Trap](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/using-erp-to-break-free-from-the-excel-trap) Jul 12, 2018, 8:56:03 AM For many finance teams, Microsoft Excel is the comfort zone—a product that “gets the job done” for small and medium businesses, often used to handle the shortcomings of entry-level accounting software. However, as the company grows, the use of Excel loses its value as a helpful tool—no matter how tightly some users cling to using the software. [Gregg Mercede](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/author/gregg-mercede) [Read More](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/using-erp-to-break-free-from-the-excel-trap) ![Technology-for-Ecommerce](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2548722/Technology-for-Ecommerce.jpg) [Acumatica](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica) ### [The 3 I’s of Smarter Ecommerce](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/the-3-is-of-smarter-ecommerce) Jul 10, 2018, 10:05:10 AM Running an ecommerce business is a challenge. From dealing with customers to dealing with suppliers, everything about your business requires timely, well-informed decision making, smart management of resources, and an eye on “what’s next” as you adapt to trends, plan for seasonality, and select technology that can move your business further. As you work to make these decisions, we would today like to share with you three key qualities of smarter ecommerce businesses, and how they can thrive with the right technology. [Gregg Mercede](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/author/gregg-mercede) [Read More](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/the-3-is-of-smarter-ecommerce) ![Anytime-Anywhere-Access-for-Distribution-Firms](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2548722/Anytime-Anywhere-Access-for-Distribution-Firms.jpg) [Acumatica,](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica) [Distribution](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/distribution) ### [Why Anytime, Anywhere Access Matters for Distribution Firms](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/why-anytime-anywhere-access-matters-for-distribution-firms) Jul 9, 2018, 7:39:10 AM For distribution firms, your business is built on client satisfaction. However, in recent years, clients have come to expect more from their distributors and the complexity of the market has created an environment in which your company needs to act more quickly, operate with more efficiency, and see more clearly. With even more change on the horizon, the next few years will be even more disruptive, more tumultuous, and more complex—and it’s on you to adapt to client needs and competitive evolution. [Gregg Mercede](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/author/gregg-mercede) [Read More](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/why-anytime-anywhere-access-matters-for-distribution-firms) ![Acumatica-Awards-July-2018](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2548722/Acumatica-Awards-July-2018.jpg) [Acumatica](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica) ### [Satisfaction, Usability, and Vision: Acumatica Garners Recognition from Multiple Industry Leaders](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/satisfaction-usability-and-vision-acumatica-garners-recognition-from-multiple-industry-leaders) Jul 9, 2018, 7:34:45 AM At Cloud 9 ERP Solutions, we believe in the transformative power of Acumatica for businesses. It’s why we exclusively work with the software and are an Acumatica Gold Partner. While we are firm believers in the product’s functionality and power, you’d be right to say that we might be somewhat biased. That’s why we would like to share with you some exciting news—Acumatica has been recognized by three separate, unbiased entities for its ability to satisfy customers, design business-enhancing products, and plan for the future. [Gregg Mercede](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/author/gregg-mercede) [Read More](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/satisfaction-usability-and-vision-acumatica-garners-recognition-from-multiple-industry-leaders) ![Food-and-Beverage-Distribution-Challenges](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2548722/Food-and-Beverage-Distribution-Challenges.jpg) [Acumatica,](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica) [Distribution](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/distribution) ### [Unique Challenges for Food and Beverage Distributors](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/unique-challenges-for-food-and-beverage-distributors) Jun 19, 2018, 8:45:10 AM Everything about running a distribution firm specializing in food and beverage is a challenge. Expiration dates are short, the regulatory environment is strict, and quality assurance is a must. Worse yet, these pressures come from all sides. Whether a supplier recall leaves you scrambling to communicate with clients, a seasonality fluctuation results in too much or too little product, or a new trend in the food or beverage industry creates supply challenges, the fast-turn world of food and beverage distribution presents unique challenges that require timely decision-making, visibility, control, and collaboration. [Gregg Mercede](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/author/gregg-mercede) [Read More](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/unique-challenges-for-food-and-beverage-distributors) ![Acumatica-Gartner-Magic-Quadrant](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2548722/Acumatica-Gartner-Magic-Quadrant.jpg) [Acumatica](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica) ### [Acumatica Named Visionary on Gartner’s Magic Quadrant](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/acumatica-named-visionary-on-gartners-magic-quadrant) Jun 19, 2018, 8:38:38 AM While the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) world has experienced massive shifts in the past decade, companies in the cloud ERP industry received a shot in the arm in the past two years when Gartner retailored its Magic Quadrant for Cloud Core Financial Management Applications to not only include, but highlight cloud ERP applications. [Gregg Mercede](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/author/gregg-mercede) [Read More](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/acumatica-named-visionary-on-gartners-magic-quadrant) ![Visibility-for-Wholesale-and-Distribution](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2548722/Visibility-for-Wholesale-and-Distribution.jpg) [Acumatica,](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica) [Distribution](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/distribution) ### [Visibility Key for Wholesale and Distribution](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/visibility-key-for-wholesale-and-distribution) Jun 11, 2018, 3:04:02 PM The wholesale and distribution business continues to evolve. Pressure from customers, suppliers, and competitors has changed the way distribution firms need to operate. Whether it’s pricing, shipping speed, inventory control, information flow, or one of the many other challenges commonly faced by those who specialize in wholesale and distribution, companies are finding that it’s becoming harder and harder to keep up if disparate systems are holding them back. [Gregg Mercede](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/author/gregg-mercede) [Read More](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/visibility-key-for-wholesale-and-distribution) ![Ecommerce-ERP](https://2548722.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2548722/Ecommerce-ERP.jpg) [Acumatica,](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica) [Ecommerce](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/ecommerce) ### [Two Major Reasons You Need to Rethink Your Ecommerce in 2018](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/two-major-reasons-you-need-to-rethink-your-ecommerce-in-2018) May 21, 2018, 2:38:17 PM Ecommerce continues to evolve, and businesses need to keep up with the changes if they hope to succeed. Customers have higher expectations than ever, the path to purchase has shifted to an omnichannel experience, and there’s always the present danger that is Amazon. Here are two of the top reasons you need to evolve your Ecommerce strategy in 2018. [Gregg Mercede](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/author/gregg-mercede) [Read More](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/two-major-reasons-you-need-to-rethink-your-ecommerce-in-2018) [14](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica/page/14) [15](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica/page/15) [16](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica/page/16) [17](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica/page/17) [18](http://www.cloud9erp.com/blog/tag/acumatica/page/18) #### Cloud 9 ERP Solutions Our crew has been consulting, implementing and supporting business software for **over 30 years.**   Headquarters: 575 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018 #### Quick Links - [Acumatica Cloud ERP](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-cloud-erp/) - [Financial Management Suite](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-financial-management/) - [Distribution Management Suite](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-distribution-management/) - [Project Accounting Suite](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-project-accounting/) - [Customer Management Suite](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-customer-management/) - [Quick Acumatica Video Overview](http://info.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-demo) - [Acumatica Demo Videos](https://www.cloud9erp.com/acumatica-demo-videos/) - [Everest ERP Migration](https://www.cloud9erp.com/everest-erp-alternative/) - [Webinars](https://www.cloud9erp.com/webinars/) #### Latest Blogs ### Subscriber to Our Newsletter: [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloud9erp/) [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.youtube.com/c/Cloud9ERPSolutions) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/cloud9erpsolutions/) [Follow us on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Cloud9ERPs)