[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.”
End‑to‑End ERP Lifecycle Support
Through the alliance, customers benefit from comprehensive ERP lifecycle services, including:
- Planning & Selection – Aligning business objectives with the right Acumatica Business Editions ERP capabilities
- Implementation & Stabilization – Precision‑driven delivery to accelerate time to value
- Optimization & Capitalization – Continuous improvement and ROI realization throughout the ERP lifecycle
By leveraging Acumatica’s AI enabled flexible, cloud‑native platform, the alliance empowers organizations with real‑time performance visibility, greater operational agility, and data‑driven decision‑making.
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.
