The Acumatica vs NetSuite decision is usually made on a feature grid, and the feature grid is the wrong instrument. The two products diverge most on how the licence is metered and on who ends up holding your customizations. Those two differences move a five-year number more than any feature
How to Evaluate an ERP Platform Before You CommitMost ERP evaluations start with demos. The ones that go wrong usually start that way too.The problem is that most organizations begin evaluating software before defining the ERP evaluation criteria they should be using to make the decision.A demo shows you what
Register Now For many organizations, modernization conversations begin long after operational strain has already started building. Reporting takes longer. Manual workarounds increase. Visibility across departments becomes harder to trust. Leadership teams begin questioning whether their current systems can support the next stage of growth, but often without a clear framework
Finance Automation Starts with Better Workflow, Not More Technology Finance leaders are hearing nonstop noise about automation and AI right now. https://youtu.be/9QbPYCZl11w?si=NrlJBzzTJCnXtGspSome of it is helpful. A lot of it is not. What gets lost in the conversation is this: the strongest finance teams are not starting with, “How do we use AI?” They are
Finance leaders are carrying more pressure than the systems around them were designed to support. Close still takes too long. Reporting still depends on workarounds. Visibility still breaks down across departments. At the same time, leadership wants faster answers, better forecasting, and more confidence in the numbers behind important decisions. That is
A reality check for mid-market manufacturing and distribution finance teams. Business Central AP automation has been a focus for finance teams for more than a decade. For many manufacturing and distribution organizations, traditional automation tools never fully delivered. Invoice processing remained manual, exceptions piled up, and AP teams continued to carry
You just got off a call with your carrier. Rates held. Nothing changed. Costs are still up. If that scenario sounds familiar, stop looking at your freight invoices. The answer isn't there. In most mid-market distribution operations, margin erosion doesn't start at the dock. It starts days earlier, in inventory decisions, order execution, and fulfillment workflows that
WEBINARFinance Automation Deep Dive: AP, AR, and Cash Flow Outcomes in Business CentralMany finance teams are live on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central but still rely on manual processes for vendor invoices, approvals, cash receipts, and cash visibility. In this Finance Automation Deep Dive, we will demonstrate how Business Central
Most ERP content focuses on implementation. That makes sense; go-live is a milestone. But, ERP success is decided after go-live. Post go-live is where uptime is protected, cash flow stays moving, the month-end close stays predictable, and teams avoid slipping back into spreadsheets and workarounds. And it’s where your ERP partner either earns long-term trust, or slowly
Last month, our team at Crestwood Associates hosted a webinar that packed the virtual room. Folks were logging in early, firing off questions in the chat, and sticking around for the full hour. The energy was real, and it got me thinking: why not turn that conversation into something you
Year-end has a way of revealing the parts of a system that work well and the parts that slow you down. Manual steps feel heavier. Reporting gaps become more visible. Close processes take longer than they should.Our recent Dynamics GP Year-End and Roundtable session brought these issues into sharp focus
Join us for two exclusive, hands-on webinars designed to empower SMB’s with integrated tools like AI Agents and Power BI in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Hosted by Stephanie McColly, CMO & Business Integrator at Crestwood Associates, these sessions will showcase practical setups, live demos, and actionable insights to streamline
Mark your calendars for September 23, 2025, the day Acumatica launches its highly anticipated 2025 R2 Virtual Launch Event. Product experts will showcase the latest ERP innovations, including artificial intelligence capabilities, industry-specific enhancements, and solutions designed to deliver real business value.As Acumatica Gold Partner, we are excited about these updates
A Hands-On Guide for Business Leaders Choosing the right ERP system is a major milestone but selecting the right ERP implementation partner is what determines long-term success. Many ERP projects fail not because of the software, but due to misaligned, underprepared, or inexperienced implementation teams.If you're a business leader navigating
Recognition underscores Crestwood’s commitment to guiding SMBs through ERP transformation with clarity and confidenceBonita Springs, FL – 7/14/2025 – Crestwood Associates, a leading provider of ERP consulting services and cloud solutions, has once again been named to Accounting Today’s prestigious Top 100 VARs for 2025 list. The annual report ranks
Dynamics GP still runs your books. Orders still ship. Month-end still closes, eventually. Nothing about today feels urgent.That's exactly the problem. GP's end date isn't a feature gap you'll notice gradually. It's a fixed point on Microsoft's calendar, and it's closer than most finance and operations leaders realize.What "End of
Over the last two weeks, I hosted live client roundtables with two ERP communities: Business Central and Acumatica. Different platforms. Different industries. The same underlying patterns. This is the value of roundtables when they are run the right way. They get past product talk and reveal what operators are actually
If you've ever stared at Business Central's raw data and thought, "There's gold in here, but how do I actually see it?", you're not alone. Dynamics 365 Business Central holds a wealth of information on finances, inventory, sales, and operations, but turning that into actionable insights often means pairing it
You’re knee-deep in tax season, juggling client audits and compliance deadlines, while your clients are asking for big-picture advice on growing their businesses. Sound familiar? If you’re relying on QuickBooks to keep up, you might be feeling the strain of its limitations. The BDO Alliance EVOLVE 2025 Conference in Las
Are you spending hours on manual QuickBooks tasks, juggling disconnected systems, or struggling to keep up with growth? These are telltale signs your business has outgrown QuickBooks. As an EOS Integrator and business strategist, I’ve helped countless SMBs clear the clutter of outdated systems and align their operations for success.
Tired of chasing orders or waiting on reports? Wave 1 of Dynamics 365 Business Central transforms your financial work with tools Crestwood BC users can’t ignore—automation that delivers and insights that land fast. From turning emails into orders to answering your toughest questions instantly, these updates build on your system
Dynamics SL’s End: A Roadmap for GP’s Future Imagine this: It’s December 2029, and your Dynamics GP system just crashed—again. No updates, no patches, no Microsoft support. You or your CFO’s pacing, your ops team’s scrambling, and the last GP expert you can find quotes a fee that makes your
Production snags or paperwork piles slowing you down? Wave 1 of Dynamics 365 Business Central powers up your manufacturing and distribution ops—tools Crestwood BC users can use now. From sharper planning to sales that sync, these updates cut chaos right in your current system. Whether you’re enhancing BC or considering
Our team at Crestwood Associates recently returned from Directions NA 2025 in Las Vegas, where Microsoft showcased features from the Dynamics 365 Business Central 2025 Wave 1 release. The event was a deep dive into Microsoft’s vision for modern business software, enriched by conversations with partners and peers who share
