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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
How To Calculate The ROI Of Your ERP Implementation
Shiv Kaushik is Chairman & CEO of ICCG, a global business provider of Infor CloudSuite ERP M3 & Acumatica Cloud ERP. In my experience, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are among the most substantial investments a company can make. They're also among the most misunderstood. CFOs and CIOs routinely approve multimillion-dollar ERP implementations with the expectation of transformative outcomes, greater efficiency, sharper forecasting and streamlined operations. But if you ask, 'What's the ROI?' six to nine months after going live, the answers are often unclear or fragmented. I believe the issue isn't just the calculation; we're asking the wrong question far too late in the process. ERP systems promise a great deal, but without a strategic ROI framework in place, their value can be difficult to quantify. And in the absence of clear metrics, I've found that many leaders fall back on anecdotal wins or basic cost savings as justification. But ERP shouldn't just capture data; it should drive purposeful business outcomes. If we fail to attain a direct correlation between investment and performance, we have not captured the value of the implementation. Calculating ERP ROI should not be a one-time task post-deployment but rather an ongoing strategic initiative encompassing financial, operational and organizational results. The value of your ERP will span the lifetime of the system, so it's important to examine every facet of your ERP ROI, including: • Cost savings through automation, reduced redundancies and improved inventory control • Productivity gains from streamlined workflows and reduced manual input • Long-term benefits, including scalability, compliance, agility and improved decision making. So, how do you move from conceptual value to a clear, defensible ROI? Here's a strategic framework I use that can turn complexity into clarity: 1. Start where it hurts. Before technical requirements or vendor demos, make sure your team is aligned on the business problems the ERP is meant to solve. 2. Cost is more than a line item. Consider all costs: software, implementation, process redesign, internal effort and lost productivity during transition. Don't forget ongoing support, training and upgrades. 3. Let the metrics tell the story. Look at cycle times, order accuracy, financial close duration, customer complaints and forecast variances. These aren't just KPIs—they're proof points of business value creation. 4. Productivity is the overlooked multiplier. ERP systems should free teams from repetitive tasks and empower higher-value work. Track metrics like hours saved, transactions processed per FTE or reduction in manual workflows. Productivity isn't a side benefit—it's a multiplier. 5. Don't dismiss the intangibles. Faster decision making. Organizational agility. Improved governance. These are often the most powerful ROI drivers. Model them using scenarios or proxy values. In my experience, perspective matters more than precision. 6. Customize the insights. I find it's best to focus on segmenting ROI via business unit, time horizon or strategic outcome. 7. Make it a moving target. ROI is not static. Revisit it quarterly, annually and/or post-upgrade. Use it to guide future investments and measure long-term outcomes. Let the ROI conversation evolve with your business. ERP's true value isn't just in how much money it saves; it's in how well it enables your business to adapt, grow and compete. The ability to articulate that value in clear, confident business terms begins not with asking, 'What did we spend?' but with asking, 'What have we gained, and where can we go next?' Too often, the ERP story ends at go-live. But in truth, that's where the real story begins. Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders. Do I qualify?
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Acumatica Summit 2025 Earns Third Consecutive ‘Visionary' Rating for Sustainable Event Leadership
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Acumatica, a leading cloud ERP provider, has once again demonstrated its sustainability excellence by earning its third consecutive 'Visionary' rating from MeetGreen for its Summit 2025 event. The 'Visionary' designation—the highest tier awarded by MeetGreen, a sustainable event management agency—celebrates organizations that lead their industry in sustainable practices and consistently raise the bar for corporate environmental responsibility. 'Earning the 'Visionary' rating from MeetGreen three years running is a powerful validation of the tangible steps Acumatica has taken to drive sustainability at our annual Summit event,' said Todd Wells, CMO at Acumatica. 'We work tirelessly before, during and after the event to identify ways to minimize the environmental impact. For Acumatica, operational excellence includes environmental responsibility, and we're proud to lead by example in showing that large-scale events can be both impactful and sustainable.' MeetGreen defines a 'Visionary' organization as prioritizing environmental measurement, developing innovative sustainability initiatives and using its purchasing power to drive positive change with vendors and venues. This rating reflects the accomplishments of a single event, as well as a strategic and sustained commitment to sustainability. Since 2021, Acumatica has prevented over 15,470 kilograms of waste from entering landfills by using reusables at core meals, equivalent to the weight of a metro bus. Similarly, the company has eliminated 88,596 plastic water bottles. Laid end to end, that's enough plastic water bottles to stretch more than 10 miles. 'Acumatica continues to make great strides on its event sustainability efforts, and MeetGreen is pleased to recognize Summit 2025 with the highest tier of our MeetGreen Calculator,' said Carmen Douglass, managing director at MeetGreen. 'Their team has consistently worked to integrate environmental considerations into the planning and execution of their events.' Acumatica's efforts to reduce Summit 2025's environmental footprint led to measurable and impactful outcomes, including: Reduced Emissions: Emissions per person per day dropped by 16% year-over-year, thanks to reduced beef consumption, continued booth and asset reuse and a significant cut in non-recyclable signage. Smarter Booths: 100% of booth materials were stored for future use, preventing emissions from disposal and remanufacturing. Furniture Reuse: Over 4,000 kilograms of assets were rented or reused to minimize waste. Digital-First Experience: On-demand badge printing and 56 digital screens replaced printed programs and reduced waste. Reusables at Meals: Reusable serviceware prevented over 2,880 kilograms of waste and 55.8 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Plastic-Free Hydration: By avoiding plastic water bottles, the team prevented the production of approximately 20,000 bottles, saving about 7,400 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent. Acumatica's commitment to sustainability goes beyond events. The company is also proud to maintain its Climate Label certification. This recognition is awarded to organizations that actively measure and reduce greenhouse gas emissions across their operations and events. Looking ahead to Summit 2026 at the Seattle Convention Center, Acumatica is excited to build on its sustainability success by bringing its environmental tracking and community impact initiatives to a new venue. The company is poised to deliver another community-driven, environmentally responsible event that sets a high bar for sustainable business gatherings by continuing tried-and-true practices such as asset reuse, local sourcing and freight reduction. 'Sustainability isn't a means to an end – it's a way of life and a way of doing business,' added Wells. 'Through every Summit, we're redefining what's possible for environmentally conscious events and proving that business innovation and climate leadership can go hand in hand.' To learn more about Acumatica's commitment to sustainability, visit Acumatica Cloud ERP is a comprehensive business management solution that was born in the cloud and built for more connected, collaborative ways of working. Designed explicitly to enable small and mid-market companies to thrive in today's digital economy, Acumatica's flexible solution, customer-friendly business practices and industry-specific functionality help growing businesses adapt to fast-moving markets and take control of their future. For more information, visit or follow us on LinkedIn.
Geek Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Geek Wire
Acumatica CEO on the secret sauce behind company's growth — and its next chapter with Vista
Acumatica CEO John Case. (Acumatica Photo) Make the software easy to use. Find key partners to drive sales. Lean on a community of users to help improve your product. Those are some of the ingredients fueling growth at Acumatica, the Bellevue, Wash.-based enterprise software giant that will be acquired by Vista Equity Partners in a deal announced Thursday. Founded in 2008, the company has grown steadily since it was acquired by EQT Partners in 2019. EQT generated a 5X multiple on its invested capital, according to Bloomberg, which reported that the new deal with Vista values Acumatica at about $2 billion. Acumatica specializes in enterprise resource planning, or ERP. Its software is used for accounting, inventory tracking, supply chain operations, and more. The company targets mid-market customers — businesses with 25-to-1,000 employees — across an array of industries. 'Tens of thousands of companies fit that description and they're hunting for new digital technology to run their business,' said Acumatica CEO John Case. The ongoing AI boom is a tailwind for Acumatica, which has introduced a range of automation capabilities to help speed up data extraction, demand forecasting, business workflows, and more. 'The mid-market customer, they don't have big AI teams,' Case said. 'They're looking to buy systems and run on systems that are going to benefit from that technology in a very pragmatic way.' Acumatica has carved market share in a competitive sector that includes Microsoft, Oracle, and other ERP vendors — but it differentiates by focusing specifically on mid-market. Case, who joined as CEO in 2022, pointed to three aspects of the company's business that has helped drive growth. Platform architecture: Since its inception, the company built software with easy integration capabilities and configuration, Case said. 'We do all this extra work to make the platform incredibly functional for the average customer,' he said. Since its inception, the company built software with easy integration capabilities and configuration, Case said. 'We do all this extra work to make the platform incredibly functional for the average customer,' he said. Go-to-market model: Acumatica works with hundreds of partners in a reseller network that help with implementation and in-person service. 'That channel is incredibly hard to build and replicate,' Case said. Acumatica works with hundreds of partners in a reseller network that help with implementation and in-person service. 'That channel is incredibly hard to build and replicate,' Case said. Community engagement: The company has more than 30,000 active members in its community that vote on potential new features. 'They want us to build the product that they want to use,' Case said. 'That is a really helpful virtuous cycle that helps shape our future — and insulate us from some of the challenges other businesses might have.' Case said Acumatica talked to a number of private equity firms over the past several months. 'Vista was most convicted about our business model and how we go to market,' he said, adding: 'This is a growth story. They're wanting to fuel and accelerate that growth.' The company plans to boost headcount and reach about 750 employees globally this quarter. About 10% of its workforce is based in the Pacific Northwest. Acumatica moved its headquarters to the Seattle region from the Washington, D.C., area in 2012. It opened a new HQ in Bellevue last year. Vista, an Austin, Texas-based firm with more than $100 billion in assets, recently acquired Bellevue-based enterprise software company Smartsheet in an $8.4 billion deal with Blackstone. Vista also acquired other Seattle-area tech companies including IT cost analysis software firm Apptio in 2019 (Apptio sold to IBM in 2023) and tax software giant Avalara in 2022.
Geek Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Geek Wire
Vista Equity Partners to acquire Acumatica in latest Seattle-area enterprise software deal
Acumatica's lobby at its Bellevue-area headquarters. (Acumatica Photo) Vista Equity Partners is swooping up another Seattle-area enterprise software player. The private equity firm announced Thursday that it will acquire Acumatica, which specializes in cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2008, Acumatica helps companies automate processes including financial management, payroll, CRM, and more. It sells to various industries and sectors, and competes against tech giants including Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP, among others. Private equity firm EQT Partners acquired Acumatica in 2019. Vista said EQT will no longer be an investor in the company. Bloomberg, which reported on the deal Wednesday, said that acquisition could value Acumatica at $2 billion. Acumatica is led by John Case, the former CEO of Unify Square. Case took over in 2022, replacing Jon Roskill, who moved into an advisory role with EQT. 'With Vista's support and track record of growing software companies, we believe we're positioned to accelerate product development, deepen partner engagement and extend our impact,' Case said in a statement. Acumatica moved its headquarters to the Seattle region from the Washington, D.C., area in 2012. It opened a new HQ in Bellevue, Wash., last year. It employs almost 700 people worldwide, according to LinkedIn, which is up from 265 employees in 2019. Vista, an Austin, Texas-based firm with more than $100 billion in assets, recently acquired Bellevue, Wash.-based enterprise software giant Smartsheet in an $8.4 billion deal with Blackstone. Vista also acquired other publicly traded Seattle-area tech companies including IT cost analysis software firm Apptio in 2019 (Apptio sold to IBM in 2023) and tax software giant Avalara in 2022.
Bloomberg
29-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Buyout Firm Vista to Acquire EQT's Acumatica in $2 Billion Deal
Vista Equity Partners agreed to acquire Acumatica Inc., a software company that helps businesses streamline workflows. Vista is buying the Bellvue, Washington-based firm from private equity firm EQT AB, according to a statement Thursday that confirmed an earlier Bloomberg News report. Financial terms weren't disclosed. The deal values Acumatica at about $2 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter said.
