New versions of Acumatica cloud ERP software are released twice yearly and the next one is set to premiere in September 2018. Ahead of its release, we’ve heard questions from clients and prospects about what the new version of the software will include and how they can get more information. So, in today’s blog, I want to take a few minutes to answer those questions for all of our readers.
First, let’s look at some things Acumatica 2018 R2 will include. Many of these were chosen based on user feedback. This time, they focused on customer satisfaction, flexibility, and usability.
Acumatica 2018 R2 new features broken down by module and industry-specific edition
Financial Management Module
With the next Acumatica release you’ll be able to close and manage the books for your companies separately, setting financial periods for each. Also, ASC 606 receives better compliance regarding revenue recognition. And, users can connect Acumatica with their favorite tax calculation tool.
Project Accounting Module
It will integrate project labor costs and labor costs with payroll. Also, users can convert opportunities to a project, simplifying the quoting process for project focused businesses.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Updates to the Outlook integration tool will link email activities to your existing CRM contacts. Also, several GDPR compliance tools help you better handle your customers and prospects personal information., Acumatica is 2018 R2 will give them the power to decide how they want your organization to use their data.
Manufacturing Edition
A new engineering change control feature simplifies the design change process, thus reducing costs. Production management improvements streamline the production process for stock items. And, project focused manufacturers will enjoy the new integration with the project accounting module, as it helps to improve visibility while lowering overall operating costs.
Field Service Edition
With Acumatica 2018 R2, you can create sales and service orders directly from an opportunity and ensure notes and attachments follow the opportunity all the way through the sales cycle for better, more efficient customer service. Improved inventory allocation and scheduling tools help you ensure that parts are in stock for every appointment.
Commerce Edition
Omni-channel sales are better supported. It has added additional sales order processing workflows. So, you can separate sales originating from online channels with upfront payments from those salespeople enter which require payment terms.
Construction Edition
Users will enjoy improved handling of requests for information (RFI’s). Users will track these documents throughout their entire lifecycle. The software will link them to relevant emails and available on all devices.
But, wait, there’s more…
We’ve just scratched the surface of the new features coming to Acumatica 2018 R2 when it’s released later next month.
For more insider info on what’s included, .
And, if you want to see Acumatica 2018 R2 up close and personal, you won’t want to miss the launch event series. With each release, Acumatica holds live events in cities throughout the country, where partners and customers can come together to learn about what the latest version has to offer. These are happening throughout October. !
- October 2 – Chicago, Illinois
- October 3 – Columbus, Ohio.
- October 4 – Anaheim, California.
- October 9 – Dallas, Texas
- October 10 – Bellevue, Washington
- October 11 – Atlanta, Georgia
- October 16 – New York, New York
- October 18 – Orlando, Florida
Hurry, seating is limited! Whether you already use Acumatica or are considering moving to this powerful, cloud-based business management solution, this is a can’t miss opportunity for you to get an insider look at what’s new and next with Acumatica.
By: Laura Schomaker, Intelligent Technologies, Inc., a North Carolina Acumatica partner
