What Acumen Group does

Acumen Group is a privately held US IT consulting firm headquartered in Signal Hill, California, founded in 2005 by Craig Killam (CEO) and Antoinette Habets (CRO) to serve the wholesale distribution industry. The firm specializes in implementing and supporting Infor CloudSuite Distribution, an ERP platform purpose-built for distributors that covers inventory management, financial management, order processing, and supply chain automation. Acumen positions itself as a vertical specialist, with leadership and consultants drawn from import, wholesale, and distribution backgrounds.

The company's business is organized around three service lines: Business Consulting (identifying operational issues and designing process improvements), Solution Implementation (full-cycle ERP deployment using a Design/Build/Test/Deliver methodology), and Support Services (Technical Support, Custom Development, Managed Hosting, and Learning Services). Revenue is generated primarily through professional services engagements priced on a quote basis under multi-year contracts, with a growing managed-hosting layer that introduces recurring revenue. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, targeting mid-market and enterprise distribution companies in the United States, with distribution channels limited to direct enterprise sales and consultation-driven engagement — no resellers or international presence are disclosed.

Acumen is a Certified Infor services partner, and its competitive positioning rests on deep vertical specialization (distribution only), a documented implementation methodology, and a library of quantified client outcomes (e.g., 30%–50% growth without added warehouse headcount, 2%–7% inventory cost reduction, 4%–8% margin improvement). The firm employs 11–50 people, has no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, and no patents or awards on record, indicating a stable, founder-led boutique rather than a venture-backed scale-up.

Name

Acumen Group

Legal name

Acumen Group

Website

https://acumengroup.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acumen Group is a privately held US IT consulting firm specializing in Infor CloudSuite Distribution ERP implementation, business process improvement, and managed support services for mid-market and enterprise wholesale distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Distribution ERP Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Application License Advisory, Vendor Management & Optimization (BPAEAGAO)

Keywords

• ERP implementation services
• Distribution software consulting
• Infor CloudSuite partner
• Supply chain ERP
• Inventory management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Signal Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Business Consulting: Strategic consulting services to identify root causes of operational issues and deliver business process improvement resulting in reduced operational costs and increased revenue.
2. Solution Implementation: Full-phase ERP deployment services including Design, Build, Test & Deliver phases using a proven methodology tailored to organizational needs. Delivered on time and on budget.
3. Support Services: Comprehensive support program including Technical Support, Custom Development, Managed Hosting, and Learning Services for ongoing client needs.
4. Managed Hosting: Cloud hosting services for ERP solutions, providing infrastructure management for distribution clients.
5. Learning Services: Training programs including formal training, lunch and learns, and knowledge transfer sessions for client teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Acumen Group is a Certified Infor services partner that implements and supports the Infor CloudSuite Distribution ERP platform for wholesale distributors and importers. The firm delivers a full lifecycle of services: business consulting to identify operational improvements, full-phase solution implementation (Design, Build, Test & Deliver), and ongoing support including technical support, custom development, managed hosting, and learning services.

Product overview

Acumen Group is a consulting firm that offers a portfolio of distribution industry solutions centered around Infor CloudSuite Distribution ERP. The core offering consists of the Infor CloudSuite Distribution platform, complemented by professional services including Business Consulting for operational improvement, Solution Implementation for ERP deployment, and ongoing Support Services. These services work together to provide end-to-end distribution business transformation from initial assessment through implementation and continuous support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infor CloudSuite Distribution A robust ERP solution implemented by Acumen Group, designed specifically to meet the unique needs of the distribution industry with inventory management, financial management, order processing, and supply chain automation capabilities.
• Business Consulting Consulting engagement that helps distribution clients identify the root causes of operational issues and deliver Business Process Improvement solutions resulting in reduced operational costs and increased revenue, leveraging value stream mapping.
• Solution Implementation All phases of ERP solution deployment including Design, Build, Test & Deliver using a proven methodology tailored to organizational needs, delivered on time and on budget for distribution clients.
• Support Services Comprehensive Support Program offering Technical Support, Custom Development, Managed Hosting, and Learning Services for clients who have implemented Infor CloudSuite Distribution through Acumen Group.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% to 50% business growth without additional warehouse headcount
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InforcoreTechnology or IntegrationAcumen Group is a Certified Infor services partner specializing in the implementation of Infor Cloudsuite Distribution ERP solutions. This partnership enables them to deliver robust ERP solutions specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the distribution industry. As a certified partner, they provide design, build, test and delivery services for Infor implementations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Net at Work: Mid-market ERP/CRM consulting firm with Infor and distribution-vertical practices. Comparable because it competes for the same type of mid-market ERP buyer and offers combined consulting, implementation, and managed hosting services.
• Interdyn: ERP consulting firm with Infor and Microsoft Dynamics practices serving mid-market clients. Comparable to Acumen in delivering ERP implementations plus ongoing support, though broader across ERP vendors.
• Western Computer: Certified Infor CloudSuite partner with a distribution-focused implementation practice. Closest comparable to Acumen because it sells into the same mid-market/enterprise distributor buyers with the same Infor-led delivery model.
• Attivo Group: Infor consulting partner offering CloudSuite implementation and support services. Comparable to Acumen in targeting distributor/ERP customers with Infor technology, though Attivo's footprint spans multiple verticals.

Broad incumbents

• BDO Digital: Technology consulting arm of a global accounting network, including ERP/Infor implementation and managed services. Comparable to Acumen as an enterprise-grade alternative that competes for distribution-client wallet share with broader resources.
• Plante Moran: Large US accounting and business advisory firm with a dedicated ERP/Infor practice serving distribution and manufacturing. Comparable to Acumen as a larger-scale competitor in mid-market distribution ERP modernization.
• Wipfli LLP: Major US accounting and advisory firm with technology/ERP implementation services including Infor practices. Comparable to Acumen as a competitor for distribution ERP buyers, with deeper cross-functional advisory offering.
• Sikich: Large US professional services firm with a dedicated ERP/Infor practice targeting distribution and manufacturing. Comparable to Acumen at the higher end of the segment, with broader services breadth and greater capacity to serve larger enterprises.
• RSM US: Top-tier US audit, tax, and consulting firm with a sizable ERP/Infor practice. Comparable to Acumen as a competitor for distribution-vertical ERP clients, with broader delivery scale and ability to bundle audit/tax services on a deal.
• Crowe LLP: Major accounting and consulting firm with technology consulting services including ERP implementations for distribution/manufacturing clients. Comparable to Acumen as a competitor for mid-market distribution clients, with broader portfolio offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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