Acumatica AI & Automation: What It Does for Contractors, Manufacturers, Distributors, and Field Service Companies
Acumatica has been investing heavily in AI — AI Studio, AI Assistant, demand forecasting, anomaly detection. Here’s what it looks like when those features are configured and live at a real company in your industry. Every ERP vendor is talking about AI right now. Acumatica is doing something about it. Over the past two release […]
ERP Automation Explained: What It Means for Mid-Market Manufacturers, Contractors, Distributors, and Field Service Companies
If you’ve sat through an ERP demo in the last 18 months, you’ve heard some version of this pitch: ‘And with our built-in automation, your team will spend less time on manual data entry and more time on strategic work.’ It’s not wrong. ERP automation eliminates manual work. Done well, it’s one of the highest-ROI […]
From Post-it Notes to “Magic” Automation: How Storm Smart Scaled to $200M as Acumatica’s 2026 Customer of the Year
https://youtu.be/6JX18awMHZg?si=NC6Wx8D7Got1GPq4 Since 1996, Storm Smart has had one clear mission: protecting families. As Florida’s leading manufacturer and installer of hurricane protection, they’ve secured over 100,000 homes. But as they reached a massive scale, their internal systems were starting to feel the “drag” of their own success. At the 2026 Acumatica Summit, Storm Smart was officially […]
Acumatica vs. NetSuite, Sage, and QuickBooks: Which ERP Is Right for Your Construction Business?
Acumatica and NetSuite are both cloud ERP platforms targeting mid-market companies, but for construction contractors, Acumatica is the stronger choice in almost every scenario. Acumatica has a purpose-built Construction Edition with native AIA billing, job cost accounting by phase and cost code, subcontractor compliance tracking, and certified payroll. NetSuite has no construction-specific edition and requires […]
Acumatica for General Contractors: One ERP for Every Phase of the Job
Acumatica for general contractors is a cloud-based construction ERP that integrates job cost accounting, AIA billing, subcontractor compliance tracking, certified payroll, and project management in a single platform, implemented by Strategies Group, a two-time Acumatica Construction Partner of the Year. Acumatica Construction ERP — Implemented by a Two-Time Partner of the Year! From preconstruction through […]
The New Safety Advisor: Unlocking Revenue and Relevance in the Digital Construction Economy
Co-presented by Corfix and Strategies Group Executive Summary The construction industry is in the midst of a long-overdue digital transformation—and safety professionals are in a unique position to lead it. For decades, safety consultants and trainers have delivered critical services to contractors: developing policies, conducting jobsite audits, preparing for OSHA inspections, and providing in-person training. […]
Why Construction ERP is the Solution for Wall & Ceiling Contractors Losing Margin
Introduction Wall and ceiling contractors across the construction industry are watching their margins shrink by 2-5% annually, often without understanding exactly where the money disappears. ERP for contractors software provides the centralized visibility and real-time job costing capabilities that specialty contractors need to identify margin leaks and recover lost profitability. Construction ERP software is a […]
ERP Challenges Unique to Concrete Contractors: Managing Crews, Equipment, and Mix Designs
Introduction Concrete contractors face ERP challenges that extend far beyond what typical construction companies encounter. While general contractors wrestle with project management and resource allocation, concrete operations must simultaneously manage perishable products, coordinate batch plant production, synchronize mixer truck fleets, and maintain precise quality control over hundreds of mix designs—all within a 90-minute window before […]
Drive Real ROI with Strategies Group and the Jigx Frontline App for Acumatica
Your frontline teams are the face of your business—delivering services, interacting with customers, and keeping operations running. But when they’re held back by slow, manual processes, it’s not just frustrating—it’s expensive. That’s why Strategies Group, a leading Acumatica partner in the Southeast, has teamed up with Jigx to bring next-level mobile productivity to field-driven organizations. […]
Disaster Proof Your Business: Strategic Investments for Growth in Renovation & Restoration
In an era marked by rapid change and unpredictable challenges, the responsibility of safeguarding your company’s future falls squarely on the shoulders of its leadership. As CFO, COO, or CEO of a growing renovation and restoration firm, you know that proactive investments in technology, planning, and security aren’t optional—they’re critical to ensuring your business is […]