What Leahy Consulting does

Leahy Consulting is an independent software and consulting firm founded in 1981 by Mike Leahy in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in extending and optimizing Macola ERP (Progression, ES, and 10 versions) for manufacturers and distributors. The company develops the proprietary PULSE software family, anchored by PULSE Dashboard, a real-time business intelligence and reporting platform with department-specific modules for executive, sales/marketing, financial control, customer service, inventory, production, and purchasing functions. Surrounding modules include PULSE Utilities (Excel-based import/export), PULSE eCommerce (automated order import from Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, EDI providers), PULSE Archive (database optimization), PULSE SystemPRO (92-point diagnostic), PULSE Sales Order Manager and PULSE Purchase Order Management System (web-based portals), Exact Synergy (BPM/workflow), EBizCharge (payment processing), and PULSE Advisor for Acumatica ERP (a recently announced extension of the dashboard technology to a modern cloud ERP platform).

The PULSE stack is built on SQL database optimization, Visual Basic programming, Crystal Reports, SSRS reporting, web-based portal applications, and increasingly .NET 4.8 for newer releases. The company commercially integrates with more than 20 third-party platforms spanning eCommerce (Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, Etsy, TikTok Shop, eBay, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento, Volusion, Wix), shipping/logistics (ShipStation, Shippo, DHL Express), EDI (SPS Commerce, Corcentric, Logicbroker, CommerceHub, IBM Sterling, TrueCommerce), and payments (EBizCharge).

The business generates revenue through a mix of one-time software license sales for PULSE modules, annual maintenance at 15% of license price (covering training, phone support, and updates), one-time installation/setup fees at 15% of license price, project-based ERP consulting and custom development, and recurring managed services via the PULSE Plus monthly professional services plan. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with phone outreach, website demo requests, webinars, and limited self-service quoting. The team of ~17 staff is concentrated in the U.S. Midwest/Southeast and Macola's worldwide installed base, with no external funding, no parent company, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Leahy Consulting

Legal name

Leahy Consulting

Website

https://leahyconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Leahy Consulting is a Cincinnati-based, founder-owned software and consulting firm that develops the PULSE family of add-on software extending Macola ERP for manufacturers and distributors. It sells one-time licenses, 15% annual maintenance, and managed services to Macola users globally, and is now expanding into Acumatica via PULSE Advisor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ERP Add-on Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

ERP Implementation & Systems Integration Services (BPAEAGAA), ERP, CRM & Enterprise Applications Consulting (BPAHAEAI)

Keywords

• ERP software consulting
• Macola ERP extensions
• Business intelligence dashboards
• ERP system optimization
• Manufacturing distribution software

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: One-time software license fees for PULSE software products including PULSE Dashboard, PULSE Utilities, PULSE eCommerce, PULSE Archive, PULSE SystemPRO, PULSE Sales Order Manager, and PULSE Purchase Order Management System. First six hours of customizations included with purchase.
2. Annual Maintenance and Support: Annual maintenance at 15% of software price includes unlimited ongoing training, telephone support, and software updates. Covers all PULSE software products.
3. Installation and Setup: One-time fee of 15% for software installation, training, and setup assistance.
4. PULSE Plus Professional Services: Monthly professional services plan providing day-to-day assistance for making better use of ERP software investment. Includes evening/weekend assistance, checklists, tip sheets, and white papers. Fee based on unique needs, cancellable at any time.
5. Managed Professional Services: Proactive managed services for all-inclusive project work, custom reports, streamlined workflows, and consulting at a fixed monthly fee. Includes assigned project manager, day-to-day support, PULSE Dashboard modules for all employees, custom reports, and database administration.
6. ERP Consulting Services: Fee-based consulting and development work for custom EDI, Synergy, and Crystal report projects, as well as workflow re-engineering and software upgrades.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Leahy Consulting develops and sells the PULSE software family, a suite of add-on modules that extend Macola ERP systems with real-time business intelligence dashboards, eCommerce/EDI integration, database optimization, vendor and customer web portals, and process automation. The firm also delivers implementation, training, custom development, and managed professional services to manufacturers and distributors running Macola ERP.

Product overview

Leahy Consulting is an independent Macola ERP consulting and software development company offering the PULSE family of software products that extend and enhance Macola ERP systems. The core product is PULSE Dashboard, a real-time business intelligence and reporting platform with department-specific modules for Executive, Sales/Marketing, Financial Control, Customer Service, Inventory, Production, and Purchasing functions. The product portfolio includes specialized add-on modules: PULSE Utilities (Excel-based import/export), PULSE eCommerce (multi-platform order automation), PULSE Archive (database optimization), PULSE SystemPRO (performance remediation), PULSE Purchase Order Management System (vendor web portal), PULSE Sales Order Manager (customer web portal), and Exact Synergy (business process management). The company also offers EBizCharge integration for payment processing and recently launched PULSE Advisor for Acumatica ERP. All products are designed to extend Macola investment rather than replace it.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PULSE Dashboard: Real-time dashboard and reporting software that brings powerful, specialized dashboards and reports to every department for Macola ERP users
• PULSE Archive
• PULSE eCommerce
• PULSE SystemPRO
• PULSE Utilities
• PULSE Sales Order Manager
• PULSE Purchase Order Management System
• Exact Synergy
• EBizCharge
• PULSE Advisor
• PULSE Plus

Products and services

• PULSE Dashboard Real-time dashboard and business intelligence software providing company-wide reporting across Executive, Sales & Marketing, Financial Control, Customer Service & Shipping, Inventory, Production, and Purchasing modules for Macola ERP users.
• PULSE Utilities Excel-based import/export utilities for Macola that enable mass changes to master files, bills of material, customer price codes, GL journal entries, item masters, sales forecasts, customer files, inventory snapshots, AP invoices, ACH payments, and production orders without manual keying.
• PULSE eCommerce Automated order import software that integrates Macola with eCommerce platforms (Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, TikTok Shop, etc.) and EDI providers, automatically flowing customer orders into Macola while sending tracking numbers, EDI acknowledgments, ASNs, and invoices back to trading partners.
• PULSE Archive Database optimization software that automatically moves seldom-used data to a separate Macola database, re-indexes data files for improved performance, and preserves all records for future access without purging.
• PULSE SystemPRO Diagnostic and optimization service that performs a 92-point evaluation of Macola systems, identifies corrupt or improperly formatted data, and optimizes SQL settings to resolve performance issues.
• PULSE Purchase Order Management System Web-based vendor collaboration portal providing real-time interaction on purchase orders using notes, documents, emails, text messages, and reports; vendors can acknowledge POs, assign promise dates, and add notes directly within Macola.
• PULSE Sales Order Manager Web-based sales order portal providing real-time collaboration with customers, sales reps, and distributors, including order entry, real-time notifications, tracking number availability, and customizable security permissions.
• Exact Synergy Business process management and collaboration suite with document management, project management, CRM, workflow tracking, process management, and account management features, with tight integration to Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• EBizCharge for Macola Payment processing integration enabling acceptance of credit, debit, and ACH payments directly within Macola, with automatic posting to AR and GL, card qualification at lowest rates, and automated payment collections.
• PULSE Advisor Advanced analytics and dashboard solution built inside Acumatica ERP, providing real-time visibility into inventory, production, and vendor performance metrics using 24 months of usage history.
• PULSE Inventory Optimization Module Bundled module within PULSE Dashboard combining multi-level bill of materials, ABC class generator, min/max safety stock calculations, MRP action reports, purchase order generator, and production order shortage analysis tools for inventory and production optimization.
• PULSE Plus Managed Professional Services Monthly professional services plan providing day-to-day assistance for making better use of Macola/PULSE software investment; includes evening/weekend assistance, checklists, tip sheets, and white papers, cancellable at any time.
• ERP Consulting Services Fee-based consulting and development work for custom EDI, Synergy, and Crystal report projects, workflow re-engineering, software upgrades, and proactive managed project services at a fixed monthly fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• Database performance improvement - PULSE Archive moves old data to separate database and re-indexes for faster processing
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration24 records

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationeCommerce platform integration allowing automatic import of customer orders into Macola and synchronization of inventory, shipment tracking, and customer data. Part of the PULSE eCommerce solution for B2B and B2C order management.
• AmazoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace integration enabling automatic order import from Amazon Seller Central into Macola, with ability to download orders via text files or ShipStation integration and transmit tracking numbers back.
• WalmartcoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace integration allowing import of customer orders from Walmart into Macola ERP system as part of PULSE eCommerce solution.
• SPS CommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationEDI integration partnership enabling two-way communication with SPS Commerce EDI network. PULSE eCommerce imports customer orders, sends acknowledgments, ASNs, and invoices through SPS Commerce.
• eBaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace integration for importing customer orders from eBay into Macola ERP through PULSE eCommerce solution.
• EtsycoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketplace integration for Etsy orders to be automatically imported into Macola through PULSE eCommerce.
• ShipStationcoreTechnology or IntegrationShipping integration platform that connects multiple marketplaces and carriers. PULSE eCommerce integrates with ShipStation to aggregate orders from various sources into a single Macola integration.
• EBizChargecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing integration providing credit, debit, and ACH payment acceptance directly within Macola. Qualifies cards at lowest rates with automatic posting to AR and GL.
• BigCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationeCommerce platform integration for importing orders from BigCommerce stores into Macola.
• WooCommercecoreTechnology or IntegrationWordPress eCommerce plugin integration for importing customer orders into Macola through PULSE eCommerce.
• MagentocoreTechnology or IntegrationeCommerce platform integration for Magento stores to import orders into Macola.
• TikTok ShopcoreTechnology or IntegrationSocial commerce marketplace integration for importing orders from TikTok Shop into Macola.
• AcumaticastrategicTechnology or IntegrationERP platform partnership for PULSE Advisor analytics solution. Leahy Consulting is extending their dashboard technology to Acumatica ERP users, offering real-time analytics and advanced dashboards embedded within Acumatica's interface.
• Exact (Synergy)coreTechnology or IntegrationExact Synergy is a business process management and collaboration suite offered by Leahy Consulting that works with any ERP system including Macola. Provides document management, project management, CRM, workflow tracking, and account management features with integration to Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ECi Software Solutions: Owner and developer of the Macola ERP platform that Leahy's entire PULSE product family extends. Directly comparable as the underlying platform vendor serving the same manufacturing and distribution SMB customer base.
• Sage Software: Provides Sage 100 (a Macola-adjacent SMB manufacturing/distribution ERP) plus Sage Intacct and Sage X3, competing for the same customers Leahy serves with a much broader cloud ERP portfolio.
• Acumatica: Cloud-native ERP for SMB manufacturers and distributors that Leahy is now extending via PULSE Advisor. Comparable as the target platform for Leahy's growth strategy and a competitor to the Macola ecosystem.
• Epicor: Mid-market manufacturing and distribution ERP (Kinetic, Prophet 21, Vista) directly competing for the same end-customers Leahy serves, with mature ISV add-on marketplace analogous to PULSE.
• NetSuite (Oracle): Leading cloud ERP frequently displacing legacy on-premise systems like Macola among growing manufacturers and distributors, posing a substitution threat to Leahy's installed base.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365: Cloud ERP (Business Central, Finance & Supply Chain) targeting SMB and mid-market manufacturers/distributors, a common migration path for aging Macola customers.
• SAP Business One: SMB-focused ERP from SAP targeting discrete and process manufacturers, frequently competing head-to-head with Macola/PULSE in the mid-market manufacturing space.
• Infor: Industry-specific cloud ERP suites (CloudSuite Distribution, CloudSuite Industrial) targeting manufacturers and distributors with embedded analytics comparable to PULSE's value proposition.
• IFS: Industrial ERP and asset-management software (IFS Cloud) targeting discrete manufacturers, process manufacturers, and service-centric supply chains — an increasingly relevant competitor for mid-market manufacturers Macola resellers historically served.

Direct peers

• Distribution One: ERP software (SX.e, ERP-ONE) purpose-built for distributors with a similar legacy-on-premise-plus-add-on architecture and a comparable SMB distribution customer base to Leahy's Macola/PULSE market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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