Light Assembly for Acumatica is the perfect solution for distributors that sell finished goods that require a detailed assembly process. It is a purpose-built ERP software module that addresses pain points specific to entities that sell customizable kits to their customers.
The Light Assembly Kit’s bill of materials (BOM) can be customized to include labor and materials in the cost of goods sold (COGS) calculation, which assists in promoting accounting accuracy while also helping distributors establish and maintain adequate product margins.
Use Cases for Acumatica Light Assembly
Acumatica Light Assembly is ideal for a wide range of distributors, though it is especially beneficial for those that provide the following services:
Customized Kitting
Distributors that deal in industrial tools may offer Light Assembly services to their clients. For instance, a client may request a unique combination of tools, accessories, and fasteners, and the distributor of those products can use Acumatica ERP software to track down and efficiently build out the various components of each kit based on the customer’s specifications.
Acumatica ERP software facilitates customized kitting by providing real-time inventory visibility. Its Light Assembly module also empowers distributors to create various items within the platform and make those customizations available to clients. In turn, the distributor can save its customers time and effort, as they will not have to source individual components.
Electronic Component Assembly
A distributor of electronic components could use Acumatica Light Assembly to support its pre-assembly services. Specifically, they could incorporate Light Assembly into their sales model and preconfigure electronic circuits or systems from the individual components it has in stock.
In such a use case, the distributor works to save the customer time and effort while also differentiating themselves from competitors that only offer individual components.
Benefits
Broadly speaking, implementing Acumatica ERP software and its Light Assembly module enables distributors to do the following:
Improve Visibility
Acumatica ERP software and Light Assembly can significantly increase inventory visibility, and with these solutions at their disposal, distributors can access real-time stock data. Doing so is especially important when offering kitting and light assembly services, as distributors must verify that all necessary components are in stock before selling a kit to a customer.
Acumatica’s Light Assembly model not only promotes visibility; it also facilitates improved inventory management. Its multifaceted replenishment tool automatically generates a purchase order if a kit item is out of stock and calculates component demand to minimize stockouts and keep orders flowing.
Keep Costs in Check
Acumatica’s Light Assembly module is not just powerful but cost-effective, too, as it is cheaper than many of its competitors while also offering a better combination of features. As a result, it can help distributors keep their technology costs in check.
Light Assembly provides other cost control measures, as well, including the ability to capture and calculate COGS, which decision-makers can use to determine whether they are pricing their kitting services appropriately. If not, they can adjust pricing to promote better profitability and stronger margins.
Enhance Customer Satisfaction
Kitting and Light Assembly services are both customer-centric offerings that are meant to simplify the buying process for clients. Still, they can actually add unnecessary friction to the purchasing process if a distributor frequently has to cancel orders due to stockouts.
Light Assembly works to prevent that conflict by offering seamless inventory tracking and management capabilities. It proactively works to minimize out-of-stock scenarios through its automation tools and PO generation capabilities. The end result is fewer canceled orders, happier customers, and a stronger brand image.
Why Advanced Solutions and Consulting Co?
If your business offers assembly and kitting services, Acumatica and ASC’s Light Assembly module can help you deliver for your customers, but before you can tap into the benefits of these robust solutions, you must first oversee a successful ERP software implementation.
ASC delivers Acumatica ISV solutions that save serious time and money for supply chain and accounting applications. Our solutions are written in native Acumatica xRP. They address complex ERP requirements extending Acumatica’s market breadth and competitiveness. ASC augments Acumatica with elegant solutions that monitor and automate ERP functions to improve Acumatica’s competitive landscape and save customers (and their VAR’s) serious time and money. Learn more or get an Acumatica ISV solution demo today.