Industry Veterans Form Strategic Alliance to Elevate Acumatica ERP Value for SMB Manufacturers and
Distributors
[Alpharetta, GA] – 04/10/2026 — Two established leaders in manufacturing and distribution
consulting have announced a strategic Alliance Partnership designed to help small and mid-sized
manufacturers and distributors unlock greater resilience, agility, and competitive advantage through
Acumatica Business Editions ERP.
With 47 years of business and vertical consulting experience, Acuity Performance Solutions has
built a reputation for guiding manufacturing and distribution organizations through complex
operational challenges. K&R Consulting Group, with 31 years of experience, is a recognized expert
in implementing and optimizing Acumatica ERP solutions for manufacturing and distribution
verticals. Together, the firms bring nearly eight decades of combined industry expertise to the
alliance.
A Shared Vision for Modern, Resilient Operations
The partnership is grounded in a shared commitment to delivering white-glove, concierge-level
ERP guidance across the entire ERP lifecycle—from early planning through long-term value
realization. The alliance integrates deep process expertise, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled,
industry-focused innovation to help business leaders operate with greater clarity and confidence in
a cloud-first world.
“Our combined experience gives customers something rare in today’s ERP landscape—trusted advisors
who understand not just the technology, but what it truly takes to run strong, resilient manufacturing
and distribution operations,” says Tom Fitzgerald, a managing principal of Acuity Performance
Solutions.
“Brad Kain, Founder and CEO of K&R Consulting Group, says, “the K&R – Acuity Alliance will provide
the Acumatica community unparallelled depth in both business know-how and ERP technical expertise
distinguishing it as one of the foremost Service VARS in the Acumatica partner community.”
Why This Alliance Matters
This partnership establishes the alliance as a preeminent Services–VAR collaboration within the
Acumatica partner network, distinguished by:
- Deep manufacturing and distribution vertical expertise
- Full-lifecycle ERP value delivery—from strategy to optimization
- A strong bench of technical and ERP specialists
- A long-term, relationship-first approach built on trust and results
For SMB manufacturers and distributors navigating supply chain complexity, labor constraints, and
competitive pressures, the alliance removes traditional ERP barriers and replaces them with scalable,
future-ready solutions.
About the Alliance
Formed on October 30, 2025, this alliance brings together two seasoned organizations united by a
belief that technology, when paired with industry expertise and disciplined execution, can be a
powerful catalyst for transformation. The partnership is dedicated to helping customers not only
implement ERP successfully but thrive throughout the entire lifecycle of their Acumatica investment.
