In today’s fast-moving manufacturing environment, businesses are always being pushed to move faster, expand operations, enhance customer experience, and be compliant—all within tight cost controls. For several Indian manufacturers, SAP Business One (SAP B1) has been the trusted ERP solution for years. But as business gets more complicated, is SAP B1 the right solution anymore?
The cloud-native ERPs such as Acumatica are revolutionizing the game for mid-sized and high-growth manufacturing businesses. If you’re still using SAP B1, perhaps it’s time to consider whether you’re obtaining the agility and scalability your company really requires.
Typical Manufacturing Challenges with SAP B1
- SAP B1 has serviced thousands of businesses worldwide, yet manufacturers are outgrowing its capabilities—particularly as operations move across multiple geographies, plants, or warehouses.
- Some of the pain points manufacturers experience are:
• On-Premise Constraints: SAP B1’s historic architecture tends to necessitate server infrastructure and isn’t as accessible on mobile devices today.
• Real-Time Visibility Restrictions: Data throughout production, inventory, and finance might not be completely connected or real-time.
• Expensive Customizations: Customizing SAP B1 for industry-specific requirements can be costly and time-consuming.
• Disjointed Integrations: Connecting SAP B1 with shop floor devices, eCommerce websites, or third-party logistics involves workarounds.
• Scalability Challenges: When companies expand, adding new entities or users is inconvenient because of license-based pricing and infrastructure constraints.
Why Acumatica Is a Smarter Fit for Modern Manufacturers
Acumatica is a cloud-native ERP designed for the digital enterprise of today. Its Manufacturing Edition is tailored to meet the needs of companies that require agility, integration, and scalability.
Here’s why manufacturers should switch:
Cloud-Native and Mobile-Ready
•Access your ERP anywhere, anytime, from any device.
•No on-premise servers or VPNs required.
•Ideal for plant managers, sales reps, or field technicians on the move.
Connected Manufacturing Operations
• Unified platform for Production Management, Inventory, Finance, CRM, and Supply Chain.
• Real-time visibility across departments and locations.
• Accurate BOM, routing, WIP tracking, and MRP.
Flexible Licensing Model
• No per-user license charges—unlimited users encourage greater collaboration between departments.
• Pay by resources utilized, not employee count.
Built-in Indian Compliance
• GST-ready invoicing, TDS/TCS integration, and e-invoicing compatibility.
• Multi-currency and multi-location support for Indian and overseas operations.
Easy Integration and Customization
• Open APIs for easy integration with MES, IoT devices, eCommerce platforms, and others.
• Low-code/no-code platforms for workflow customization and automation.
What Transitioning from SAP B1 to Acumatica Entails
Transferring from SAP B1 to Acumatica isn’t as daunting as you may imagine—particularly with the right partner walking you through a phased approach:
Step-by-Step Transition Strategy:
- Current System Assessment
- Gain an understanding of business processes, customization dependencies, and SAP B1 gaps.
- Data Migration Planning
- Migrate clean master data, open transactions, and key historical records.
- Acumatica Configuration
- Customize modules for production planning, shop floor control, and inventory management.
- User Training & UAT
- Users and perform test cycles to confirm accuracy and preparedness.
- Go-Live & Hypercare
- Smooth switch-over with focused post-go-live support.
Is It Time to Make the Switch?
If your manufacturing business is experiencing any of the following, it’s a clear sign you’ve outgrown:
- Expanding across multiple plants, warehouses, or regions
- Dealing with disconnected operations and manual bottlenecks
- Tired of clunky interfaces and limited mobile access
- Struggling to integrate with eCommerce platforms or 3PL providers
- Searching for a cost-effective, future-ready ERP built for modern manufacturing
Then Acumatica could be the solution your business requires.
Don’t let outdated systems slow down your growth. The future of manufacturing is agile, connected, and cloud-powered—and Acumatica is built to take you there.
