Acumatica ERP software’s much anticipated 2023 R1 update has finally arrived. The latest version of the industry-leading platform offers some major improvements over its predecessor, making it even more capable of meeting users’ needs.
Let’s take a closer look at Acumatica’s most recent round of updates, improvements, and exciting new features.
Streamline the Employee Experience with Usability Benefits
For years, one of Acumatica ERP software’s biggest differentiators has been its usability. The technology provides a seamless user experience for tech novices but is powerful enough to support the needs of the most digitally-savvy users.
As part of the 2023 R1 release, Acumatica has once again raised the bar in terms of usability by providing features such as:
- Hover functionality: By hovering over new features, users can view detailed information about these functions without disrupting their workflow.
- Event activity notifications: Users that previously owned events will now receive automatic notifications about event activity to promote transparency.
- Approval request rerouting: Approval requests will be rerouted to an alternate user if the original recipient doesn’t respond within a predefined period.
- Preview mode: This new mode renders recognized documents in the side panel of the interface to promote visibility and enable users to find data faster.
- Default logout time customization: Users can now customize the logout time frame based on their preferences and security needs.
- Automatic tax zone assignments: Tax zones are now automatically assigned based on entered address data. This feature reduces manual errors and increases operational precision.
- Out-of-the-box opportunity summary reports: Acumatica ERP software now includes out-of-the-box opportunity summary reports, enabling users to identify growth opportunities and track pipeline performance.
The above usability improvements yield an even more seamless user experience, solidifying Acumatica’s standing as the most user-friendly ERP software on the market.
Work Smarter with Acumatica’s Intelligent Platform
Acumatica ERP software is equipped with robust machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies. The platform also boasts native mobility and open architecture. Together, these attributes facilitate the rapid integration of extended applications so organizations can tailor the platform to align with their business goals.
Some of Acumatica 2023 R1’s new intelligence-oriented features include:
- The ability to retrieve values in any language via OData
- Automated ACH payment exporting
- A Prepare Payments form, which expedites the process of creating batch payments
- Built-in email-based file sharing with internal and external contacts
These are just a few of the tools Acumatica provides to help businesses work smarter and maximize operational efficiency in every area.
Industry-Specific Functionality to Give You an Edge
In addition to providing broad-level tools, Acumatica ERP software also offers industry-focused functionality to clients in verticals such as:
- Retail
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Service organizations
Here’s a quick breakdown of the new 2023 R1 features for each segment:
Distributors, Retailers, and Commerce Merchants
With Acumatica 2023 R1, distributors, retailers, and commerce merchants can:
- Streamline will-call orders, sales, and returns from one screen
- Expedite and standardize org data with 18 pre-defined roles, including buyers, receivers, shippers, etc.
- Increase pricing flexibility with a simplified matrix creation process
- Maintain a constant view of inventory across merchant-fulfilled networks
- Wow customers with robust Shopify storefronts
These improvements make it possible for businesses in the previously mentioned verticals to set themselves apart from their competitors and more effectively serve their valued clients.
Manufacturers
Acumatica 2023 R1 delivers better value to manufacturers by providing features like:
- A unified production order entry interface
- Side-panel access to manufacturing, inventory, sales, and purchasing screens
- An intuitive layout that’s easy to navigate
The latest generation of Acumatica ERP software gives manufacturing entities the tools they need to thrive in this ultra-competitive space.
Contractors and Service Organizations
By upgrading to Acumatica 2023 R1, contractors and service organizations stand to:
- Save time by using joint payee and lien waiver workflows
- Automate compliance document creation
- Monitor costs, revenue, profits, and more
- Support remote or hybrid workers via the Acumatica mobile app
Put simply, Acumatica prepares service organizations for the future of work through its remotely accessible resource-planning and management tools.
Final Thoughts on Acumatica 2023 R1
Acumatica 2023 R1 provides users with the capabilities they need to remain competitive in the midst of market unpredictability and volatility. To learn more about 2023 R1, download Advanced Solutions and Consulting’s Acumatica demo and see for yourself what it has to offer.