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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Acumatica

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AAcumatica delivers a set of cloud-based business software applications with dashboards, reporting tools, integrated document management, centralized security, and customization tools.

    $1,000

    per year

    Epicor Eclipse

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/AEpicor Eclipse is an end-to-end business system for wholesale distributors, as well as electrical, HVAC, plumbing and PVF businesses. Eclipse simplifies complex distribution processes found in today’s dynamic supply chains.N/A
    Pricing
    AcumaticaEpicor Eclipse
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AcumaticaEpicor Eclipse
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing is always consumption-based with no five-year lock-ins or termination penalties. The Acumatica ERP pricing structure allows adding casual users, suppliers, and customers without paying for additional licenses. The cost is based on the features and resources utilized, not on the number of users who access the system. An Acumatica partner works with users to understand specific requirements, determine the proper resources and modules for the company, and presents a price for the license.—
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    Community Pulse
    AcumaticaEpicor Eclipse
    Considered Both Products
    Acumatica
    Chose Acumatica
    Acumatica was the most comprehensive ERP system the we evaluated. The exceptional projects module allows real time project health data analysis
    Incentivized
    Chose Acumatica
    All web based, no software to run, that alone has been a huge game changer to me. Plus, the SQL database is much easier to work with and can integrate more easily with more partners.
    Incentivized
    Epicor Software
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    991 Answers
    54%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    886 Answers
    56%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    978 Answers
    69%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    619 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    549 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Features
    AcumaticaEpicor Eclipse
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.6
    170 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Pay calculation7.7151 Ratings8.15 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.5119 Ratings8.15 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.7146 Ratings8.17 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.4
    500 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.5
    15 Ratings
    15% below category average
    API for custom integration8.3471 Ratings6.213 Ratings
    Plug-ins8.4424 Ratings6.915 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.2
    613 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.2
    21 Ratings
    30% below category average
    Single sign-on capability8.6506 Ratings5.614 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.8603 Ratings6.721 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.4
    632 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.2
    24 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Dashboards7.6600 Ratings5.418 Ratings
    Standard reports7.0620 Ratings5.524 Ratings
    Custom reports7.6608 Ratings4.824 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.7
    913 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.2
    28 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Accounts payable8.5880 Ratings7.328 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.4767 Ratings7.423 Ratings
    Global Financial Support7.8351 Ratings7.313 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.3499 Ratings7.413 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.3724 Ratings7.119 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.2573 Ratings7.017 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.3621 Ratings7.020 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.1
    609 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.6
    25 Ratings
    19% below category average
    Inventory tracking8.0595 Ratings6.825 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.3311 Ratings6.320 Ratings
    Location management7.8425 Ratings6.524 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.5
    619 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.2
    25 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Pricing7.8526 Ratings7.125 Ratings
    Order entry8.3557 Ratings8.425 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.8376 Ratings6.921 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.9516 Ratings6.824 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.6308 Ratings7.421 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.6
    724 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.0
    21 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Billing Management8.2533 Ratings7.319 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.0651 Ratings7.316 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management7.1384 Ratings5.111 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.6397 Ratings5.110 Ratings
    Period Close8.4575 Ratings7.219 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.7
    9 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Budgeting and Forecasting9.64 Ratings6.86 Ratings
    Project Costing9.93 Ratings7.26 Ratings
    Cost Capture9.93 Ratings6.26 Ratings
    Capital Project Management10.02 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance10.02 Ratings7.75 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition9.93 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.6
    276 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.7
    10 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling7.4249 Ratings6.66 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers7.2246 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality7.0219 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools6.7153 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.9
    115 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    7.5
    7 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management7.7115 Ratings6.26 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.3
    356 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.4
    15 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.3153 Ratings7.412 Ratings
    Contract Authoring7.0123 Ratings7.17 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated7.7291 Ratings7.19 Ratings
    Supplier Management7.8232 Ratings7.110 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings6.28 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.6
    177 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.9
    8 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Risk Repository7.5131 Ratings6.65 Ratings
    Control Management7.6157 Ratings7.06 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments7.8139 Ratings6.64 Ratings
    Issue Detection7.5143 Ratings7.25 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification7.7116 Ratings6.76 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.5
    219 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    5.4
    16 Ratings
    26% below category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization7.0160 Ratings5.310 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management7.2150 Ratings6.211 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management6.9124 Ratings6.27 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management7.7176 Ratings6.57 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management7.0168 Ratings6.19 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.7
    238 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.3
    8 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Production Process Design7.6197 Ratings7.26 Ratings
    Production Management7.9222 Ratings7.48 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.6193 Ratings7.95 Ratings
    Work Execution7.5187 Ratings8.06 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.1209 Ratings8.36 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.1
    284 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.2
    19 Ratings
    17% below category average
    Forecasting7.4234 Ratings7.216 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.6270 Ratings7.117 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring7.4229 Ratings6.214 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Acumatica and Epicor Eclipse
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.3
    167 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Epicor Eclipse
    6.7
    11 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Proposal Management7.3143 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management7.4159 Ratings7.97 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AcumaticaEpicor Eclipse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (1025 ratings)
    7.4
    (30 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.5
    (112 ratings)
    4.3
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (86 ratings)
    6.7
    (14 ratings)
    Availability
    8.7
    (9 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    7.4
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.7
    (59 ratings)
    5.5
    (1 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.8
    (10 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.0
    (35 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.5
    (9 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    8.5
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.8
    (5 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Professional Services
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    6.0
    (8 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.1
    (8 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AcumaticaEpicor Eclipse
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Acumatica
    I think it’s a great product. I think it’s very customizable, which is a big plus.
    For manufacturing, it’s excellent because of creating the inventory, turning it into an actual product to sell, and also tracking the status of each process within that system.
    I can’t think of any areas where it’s not suited, because otherwise we would be looking for something else or making changes, and at this time, we’re just growing with the system.
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    Epicor Software
    The capabilities, when combined with some of the integration offerings, make for a really nice platform. Coming from another company where we had several systems for processing inbound, outbound, e-commerce, sales, etc., it is nice to have everything contained in one system. makes communication within the company easier and teaching easier.
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    Pros
    Acumatica
    • Particularly well is just the ease of it being able to be used. We're coming from Sage, that's the product that we used before. Sage was limited, five people could get into the system at a time. Acumatica is unlimited.
    • The amount of information that's so easily accessible has made us more efficient, more productive, and it just makes for an easier workday when everybody can see the same information real time.
    Incentivized
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    Epicor Software
    • The order entry process is very smooth, allowing users to see availability and immediately source unavailable items from vendors or other branches with single keystrokes or clicks. You can choose what columns of information display in order entry to help order writers make decisions.
    • A set of built-in and unlimited user-defined "queues" allow users to be pro-active - always knowing what needs to be taken care of in real time. A "Trouble" queue, for example, shows a user their orders where the available date is further out than the requested date so they can take action.
    • The RF warehouse system directs one or more pickers through the entire process of picking a customer's order and eliminates mistakes through scanning barcodes for both the shelf location and the product. The Carton Packing add-on can be used to verify quantities and products during packing, and product labels that indicate the order shipping information along with the package contents and quantities.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Acumatica
    • Acumatica's open API is very powerful but doesn't get integrated cleanly across every external system, challenge arises with integration of legacy systems
    • Some of the platform feature's requires third-party add-ons or custom developments like advance finance report & BI.
    • Sometimes it gets glitch in the system leading slower processing speed
    Incentivized
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    Epicor Software
    • In my opinion, Epicor seems to want to sell add-on products constantly. They don't provide pricing at the beginning, but then rely on sticker shock and hidden costs (e.g. APIs)
    • There are times when we cannot figure out where numbers are coming from, especially costs. It would be nice if there was a way to see, in plain English, where a cost is coming from.
    • It seems unconscionable that we are unable to print financial statements to a pdf file.
    • In our experience, Support, which had been going well for a while, has become much less reliable and not very timely.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Acumatica
    We are highly likely to renew because Acumatica has become the foundation of our ERP strategy replacing another ERP system with a more flexible, scalable platform while improving governance, planning, and operational visibility. Ongoing stabilization, roadmap investment in IBP and automation, and strong alignment across Finance and Operations give us long‑term confidence in the platform.
    Incentivized
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    Epicor Software
    For several reasons. First, they have used this system for 20 years and to change would be costly, not only for a new system but also to try and train everyone on said new system. Second, the system is ideal for our industry and very easy to learn for any new employees that come into the organization. Third, I'm fairly certain the powers that be wouldn't want to try and learn something new and deal with the usual bugs that go with implementing a new system (the special nuances that each company has that can get overlooked when they are in the process of implementing software).
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Acumatica
    The processes are very intuitive and easy to use. Whether you are entering AP bills, timecards for payroll, or AR invoices, the processes are similar and easy to use. The drill-down capability is also a huge plus as you can easily toggle between different modules without having to leave the screen you are in and navigating through a menu to get the information you need. We found that the standard reports out of the box are lacking. Our implementation did not go so well and when we were finally ready to run financial reports, it was both disappointing and frustrating to discover that the P&L was highly summarized and to get a detailed report required having to do a lot of formatting myself. I was able to figure it out on my own, but when our financials were already delayed getting published, I did not really have the time to spend trying to figure out how to build my own P&L.
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    Epicor Software
    Epicor Eclipse has saved our organization from financial mismanagement, which could lead to operational inefficiencies. It has streamlined purchase orders and invoice processing, reducing instances of underpayment and overpayment. It has enhanced the segmentation of financial statements by store and by day, making it easier to track profitability.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Acumatica
    It's always available.
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    Epicor Software
    I haven't experienced any outages in the two years I have been using the system. It is always available as long as the computer is up. The only time I have seen it not be available was on occasions where we lost internet, or power and then we lost access to everything, not just Epicor Eclipse.
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    Performance
    Acumatica
    there have been some performance issues
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    Epicor Software
    Everything in this system moves fairly quickly, that may be in part because we are a small company with only 21 users on the system at a time, or it may just be a the way the Epicor Eclipse works for any size company with any number of users. I can only speak for what I know and say that it is fast for our purposes.
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    Support Rating
    Acumatica
    I would rate the overall support for Acumatica an 8 out of 10. The support team is generally responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful when resolving issues or answering questions. Documentation and community resources are also useful. However, response times can occasionally vary depending on the complexity of the issue or support queue, which slightly affects the overall experience.
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    Epicor Software
    The tier 1 support is trying, and sometimes they are successful. Sometimes they aren't. This topic isn't as black and white as the questions might suggest. Currently their Tier 1 support team is over seas, all items automatically go to Tier 1 and then when they can't help they either escalate it or tell me they need to check with someone else and they will get back to me. If they escalate me to Tier 2, then the issue comes back to the States and the support is usually at a higher knowledge/experience level and it can get resolved fairly quickly. If they don't escalate, then it might take weeks and multiple follow ups on my part before I either get a satisfactory resolution or finally get escalated.
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    In-Person Training
    Acumatica
    Very helpful for end users
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    Epicor Software
    The training classes that I have attended have been top notch. The presenters are extremely knowledgeable on their subject matter, including real-world application of the system. They aren't just software techs training end users, they seem to be end users that have become experts in the over functionality and capabilities of the system.
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    Online Training
    Acumatica
    Online training has gone away. Need to bring back the webinars. Live webinars are so benficial to training new employees.
    Incentivized
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    Epicor Software
    The on-line training is very good, and it is taught by the same people that do the live in-person training sessions. The difficult part of it is, asking questions about your specific company's nuances or special circumstances. I don't remember if you can access the on-line training sessions after you have taken them for reminders purposes, but if so that is a great asset.
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    Implementation Rating
    Acumatica
    I'd say the partner selection is critically important. I think the software is very easy to implement. It's very customizable to your business. Finding a partner that will work with you to understand your business and your needs is the critical piece to make sure that the system goes along with it.
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    Epicor Software
    I don't really know about the implementation, it was back in 1998 and I didn't start here until 2016. By the time I started here they had been running it for a number of years and most of the people that were here when it was implemented are no longer here, and the ones that are don't really have much to say about how the implementation went either bad or good.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Acumatica
    Having used Pastel for a long time in the business, it lacked certain features, or the system was not probably setup for our business needs and requirements at the time. It was also not 100% cloud based and needed to be used through remote desktop which had its limitations. Zero just had 10% of what our business needed.
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    Epicor Software
    Most of my experience has been with Epicor's Prophet 21. For most distribution verticals, Prophet 21 is the only way to go. The comparison I've drawn is this: Prophet 21 is like a ferrari. Epicor Eclipse is like a reliable donkey. Both get you from point A to point B but Prophet 21 is going to get you there much quicker and with the kind of insight into your business that will help you thrive.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Acumatica
    No, annual invoices are fine. I do like that unlimited users are included.
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    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    Acumatica
    From my understanding, the P.O. module is not very robust, at least the last time I inquired about it. At the time, it had a one-to-one match, with one invoice for one P.O. and that isn't practical for many businesses. I don't believe it would be an easy system to use for sending out invoices, if we had thousands of retail utility customers. We do a small number of invoices because we sell wholesale power, not retail, so we only Invoice the municipality. Not each utility customer.
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    Epicor Software
    I don't really know about the scalability. It's the same as it was when I started, I do know that you can buy more user licenses, but I think they come in packs of 5, which can be a problem if you only need 1 and will never use the other 4. But, again I'm not sure on that.
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    Professional Services
    Acumatica
    They are very responsive and knowledgeable about the product. If the rep doesn't have the ability to solve the issue, they quickly get someone else involved to assist us.
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    Epicor Software
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Acumatica
    • We are able to send automated notifications through business Events, which ensures that information travels seamlessly and without the possibility of someone forgetting an email.
    • We save time being able to read our demand and level it against our current inventory qty on hand and our supply to make better strategic decisions when purchasing.
    • Better our business and see our pitfalls that were once hidden in our factory by establishing an On-Time Delivery system within a generic inquiry that uses data that is readily available in Acumatica.
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    Epicor Software
    • Reporting features allow tracking items trending downward which can glut inventory space and dollars if not adjusted
    • GMROI reports help analyze turn ratios and adjusted dollar values and margins of product lines.
    • Suggested Purchase Order features allowed controlled inventory purchases which avoid lost sales while managing overall dollars invested in an acquired product with the lowest freight costs possible.
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    ScreenShots

    Acumatica Screenshots

    Screenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Field Service DashboardScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Manufacturing - Production Manager DashboardScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Distribution - Warehouse Operations DashboardsScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Construction - Job Cost Accounting DashboardScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Retail Edition DashboardsScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Professional Services - Financial Management Dashboard