Acumatica Case Studies Consolidated West Distributing, Inc.

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Consolidated West Distributing, Inc.

Acumatica

Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Sales & Marketing Business Operation
Use Cases	Supply Chain Visibility Inventory Management
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Consolidated West, a produce broker, was struggling with the inability to link its sales management software with its accounting software. This resulted in double data entry, leading to inefficiencies and frustration. The company initially used QuickBooks, but as the company grew, the limitations of QuickBooks became apparent. The company tried a new financial software, but it was antiquated and did not meet their needs, causing frustration among the staff. The software was more suited for growers rather than brokers like Consolidated West. Read More
About Customer	Consolidated West Distributing, Inc. is a produce broker based in Commerce, California. The company specializes in apples, pears, and cherries. Founded in 2001, the company has grown significantly over the years. However, with growth came challenges, particularly in integrating their sales management software with their accounting software. The company initially used QuickBooks but found it inadequate for their growing operations. They tried a new financial software but found it antiquated and unsuitable for their needs. Read More
Solution	Consolidated West decided to switch to Acumatica, an ERP solution that offered the flexibility and integration capabilities they needed. Acumatica was able to integrate with ATI’s Produce Broker Pro, the company's specialized sales software. This integration was facilitated by Acumatica Gold Certified Partner, Cortexk. Acumatica's licensing model, which allows for unlimited users, was another factor that influenced Consolidated West's decision, as it supports the company's growth plans. The implementation of Acumatica has been praised by Consolidated West's CFO, Ron Krieger, who commended Cortexk for their outstanding job. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Sales & Marketing

Business Operation

Use Cases

Supply Chain Visibility

Inventory Management

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Consolidated West, a produce broker, was struggling with the inability to link its sales management software with its accounting software. This resulted in double data entry, leading to inefficiencies and frustration. The company initially used QuickBooks, but as the company grew, the limitations of QuickBooks became apparent. The company tried a new financial software, but it was antiquated and did not meet their needs, causing frustration among the staff. The software was more suited for growers rather than brokers like Consolidated West.

About Customer

Consolidated West Distributing, Inc. is a produce broker based in Commerce, California. The company specializes in apples, pears, and cherries. Founded in 2001, the company has grown significantly over the years. However, with growth came challenges, particularly in integrating their sales management software with their accounting software. The company initially used QuickBooks but found it inadequate for their growing operations. They tried a new financial software but found it antiquated and unsuitable for their needs.

Solution

Consolidated West decided to switch to Acumatica, an ERP solution that offered the flexibility and integration capabilities they needed. Acumatica was able to integrate with ATI’s Produce Broker Pro, the company's specialized sales software. This integration was facilitated by Acumatica Gold Certified Partner, Cortexk. Acumatica's licensing model, which allows for unlimited users, was another factor that influenced Consolidated West's decision, as it supports the company's growth plans. The implementation of Acumatica has been praised by Consolidated West's CFO, Ron Krieger, who commended Cortexk for their outstanding job.

Impact #1	The integration of Acumatica with ATI’s Produce Broker Pro has resulted in significant time savings for Consolidated West. The automatic flow of financial data has eliminated the need for double data entry.
Impact #2	The enhanced financial reporting capabilities of Acumatica have helped Consolidated West meet both internal and external requirements.
Impact #3	The remote access feature of Acumatica has improved the monitoring of finances and productivity.

Impact #1

The integration of Acumatica with ATI’s Produce Broker Pro has resulted in significant time savings for Consolidated West. The automatic flow of financial data has eliminated the need for double data entry.

Impact #2

The enhanced financial reporting capabilities of Acumatica have helped Consolidated West meet both internal and external requirements.

Impact #3

The remote access feature of Acumatica has improved the monitoring of finances and productivity.

Benefit #1	Cut data-entry in half
Benefit #2	No additional per-user cost for business growth

Benefit #1

Cut data-entry in half

Benefit #2

No additional per-user cost for business growth

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Consolidated West Distributing, Inc.

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