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# Acumen

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> Acumen is a software solution designed for small, medium, and growing retailers. The integrated solution includes applications for point of Sale, stock management, customer management, ecommerce, and accounting.


Acumen provides a selection of features such as invoices, credit notes, receipts, journals and support a variety of retail types, including timber and hardware stores, plumbing suppliers, apparel, electronics, jewelry, and pawn shops. The solution helps users make informed business decisions with auditable information and increase profit margin through better price control.


The POS system removes overheads in clerical and operational procedures and reduces capital expenditure on stocks. The POS system includes a general ledger, POS, stock, price and margin control.


Purchase of Acumen includes software to manage both front-end and back-end operations along with all associated hardware - terminal, scanner, printer, and cash drawer. The solution offers a locally based support team that can be available 24/7 to answer questions and offer recommendations.
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> Verdict: Rated **3.5/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **3.5/5** | 4 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 3.1/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 60% | (6/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Acumen Computer Systems
- **Location**: Geelong, Australia
- **Founded**: 1974

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: A$150.00
- **Pricing Details**: Server, branch, machine installation licence structure. Unlimited users.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Activity Tracking
- Ad hoc Query
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Aging Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Approval Process Control
- Audit Trail
- Backorder Management
- Bank Reconciliation
- Barcode Recognition
- Barcode/Ticket Scanning
- Barcoding/RFID
- Billing & Invoicing
- Bills of Material

## Integrations (7 total)

- GetSwift
- Linkly
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Quicken
- Xero

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4490/inventory-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Inventory Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4490/inventory-management/software)
- [Bookkeeping Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/270/bookkeeping/software)
- [Retail Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/31/accounting-software/software)
- [Financial Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3401/financial-management-system/software)
- [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/263/billing-invoicing-software/software)

## Alternatives

1. [NetSuite](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/25483/netsuite-wholesale-distribution-edition) — 4.2/5 (2003 reviews)
2. [Odoo](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/77019/odoo-pos) — 4.2/5 (1294 reviews)
3. [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/49801/qb-enterprise) — 4.5/5 (20614 reviews)
4. [Brightpearl](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/439392/brightpearl) — 4.4/5 (191 reviews)
5. [SAP Business One](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/262817/sap-business-one-psa) — 4.3/5 (341 reviews)

## Reviews

### "My comments" — 4.0/5

> **James** | *23 December 2014* | Industrial Automation | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like the service provided when we ask for assistance. They seem to offer good help and to have knowledgeable people for what I need.
> 
> **Cons**: The software is sometimes cumbersome to use and requires assistance.

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### "User Friendly" — 4.0/5

> **Andrea** | *17 May 2017* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Ease of use and solid performance. Worked well for trial and project at the time. Would definitely recommend to colleagues.
> 
> **Cons**: Didn't use it long enough to really find fault. It's just not in our budget at the time. Would definitely use again if needed.

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### "Review of Acumen" — 3.0/5

> **alissa** | *23 December 2014* | Supermarkets | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to use and understand. Not hard to learn. Easy to train on.
> 
> **Cons**: There are some enhancements that could be made to better improve the functionality.

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### "Herspiegel" — 3.0/5

> **Brian** | *23 December 2014* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The flexibility and quick access to realtime information is the best part of this product
> 
> **Cons**: The software can tend to be slow and difficult at times to use.

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