Integrating Financials & E-Commerce Through Acumatica
Posted on: April 5, 2017 | By: Craig Thompson | Acumatica
As more businesses increase their online presence it is essential to have a system that works with ease and draws in engagement. One of the biggest obstacles for online businesses is integration between financials and their website. Even with a successful web page businesses can experience a decline in customers if their financial system lacks security, organization, and easy navigation. Without smooth processes between the two systems online business can become stagnant. Acumatica is an advanced ERP solution that helps data integration between these two platforms specifically. Many e-commerce businesses have had the chance to reap the benefits Acumatica brings due to its integration capability. Following are some common challenges businesses face when connecting their financials to their web page and how the Acumatica Financial Management Suite and Acumatica Distribution Management Suite have helped combat these issues.
Challenge 1: Adding New Products to Inventory
Online businesses must be especially observant of their inventory levels since shoppers can browse at any point of the day. With a system like Acumatica data management is improved, made easier, and is more accurate overall. Tracking and reporting finances becomes simplified in the system rather than scattered throughout multiple platforms. Inaccurate inventory levels will be no longer since data is tracked accurately within Acumatica.
Challenge 2: Automated Functions
Tedious and repetitive data entry can become an overbearing task for employees when trying to stick to their workflow. Manual data entry often results in errors that escalate to larger problems overtime. Acumatica eliminates the stress of manual entry by automating functions within the system. Lance Caswell the President of Caswell Inc. states, “The automation, the data import features and even batch change processes take minutes. Acumatica is reliable, and there’s no IT overhead.” This way your time and effort can be put towards processes that increase productivity.
Challenge 3: Data Flow between Systems
Lag time between the time data was sent out to the time it was received creates much unneeded hassle for fast paced businesses. Your communication efficiency with clients has a direct effect on the image of your business. Robert Cochran CEO of Northline Express gives his own insight as to how Acumatica directly impacted his company’s data flow, “It’s all about the data–the ease of getting data in, managing the data, reloading the data. That part of Acumatica is really spectacular… it’s going to make life a lot easier,” These real advantages Acumatica brings to businesses goes to show this advanced system can be revolutionary for data flow.
As online sales continue to skyrocket for most businesses many challenges have risen out of the ever-growing platform. To compete with the largest online retailers having an efficient solution customer appreciate can go miles. Acumatica is known for managing data and enhancing productivity so businesses can gravitate their energy towards maximizing sales rather than solving IT complications. For further information on a solution like Acumatica contact Logan Consulting for a consultation now.