Information Technology (IT) Services

1. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Services

ERP consulting encompasses advisory services aimed at implementing ERP software or maximizing the value of the existing one. ERP tool is designed to unlock your business potential and our Consulting Services project management team focusses on business outcomes not technology outputs. To minimize the stress associated with migrating to or implementing a new system, you’ll need strong ERP project management with careful planning to steer the change management process. And because implementing these systems and process is greatly simplified when business and IT work together and communicate effectively, our consultants work with your teams as a trusted business advisor, to help you realize that value, and leverage long-term benefits.

Our expertise in business strategy and ERP software strategy development allows to bring clarity and foresight to the business-technology plan relationship. Our professional team can evaluate the current effectiveness of your ERP software and align strategies to maximize performance potential. Our knowledgeable consultants will guide your team through our process to ensure your organization selects the right software solution. Our experts can assist your ERP project team from install to implementation to support for most sophisticated software solutions.

Our ERP consultants help you lay the groundwork for automation and business process improvement with an ERP solution:

Determine the value of the ERP project with a cost-benefit analysis and a business case
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Analyze your business environment and identify gaps in the current business processes
Map out the to-be business processes
Conduct system analysis
Conceptualize the ERP software solution
Conduct change readiness evaluation
Create a shared project vision with a project team
Plan out the ERP software selection process
Negotiate contracts with ERP vendors

2. GIS Mapping Services

GIS gives us the ability to map, model, query and analyze large quantities of data stored both outside of and within a relational database according to its geographical location. We can then assign a series of attributes to each spatial feature. Extensive levels of information offered by GIS technology offer clients a fundamental tool for managing all aspects of a project. GIS mapping provides an additional dimension in data analysis through the visual representation of spatial relationships. GIS consulting services aid clients to make more informed decisions whether they are deciding where to open a new store or office, or determining the best path for a pipeline right-of-way.

Acumen Research provides practical geospatial mapping solutions regardless of the scale. Whether it’s analyzing a single parcel, a state, or the nation, the diverse experience and backgrounds of our GIS consulting team allows us to achieve the best results with our GIS services. Through geospatial visualization, our clients make better informed decisions, enhance internal and stakeholder communication, fulfil statutory requirements, and manage resources and assets more efficiently. Our drawings and output comply with our corporate image and are in accordance with our accredited quality assurance.

Our GIS services can help clients turn data into high quality visual representations of spatial information. These enable our clients to make better informed decisions and easily communicate concepts to regulators, professionals and laymen alike.

The Acumen Approach

Holistic Approach to Development: Acumen Research employs a holistic approach that combines political and economic analysis to bridge the gap between ideas and actual policy and programming outcomes. This approach ensures that development initiatives are grounded in both theoretical insights and practical implementation.
Strategic Influence: Our analysts strategically leverage their expertise in political economy to exert influence on pertinent political stakeholders. By engaging with these actors, they contribute to shaping policies and programs that align with desired objectives, fostering sustainable development.
Outcome-Driven Implementation: Acumen’s emphasis on agreed-upon outcomes emphasizes its commitment to results-oriented development. By actively collaborating with political actors, Acumen ensures that policy and programmatic goals are translated into concrete achievements that positively impact society.
Inclusive Relationships: The effectiveness of Acumen’s engagement rests on its inclusive relationships with various political actors. These relationships are nurtured with principles of integrity, impartiality, and credibility. This inclusive approach helps build trust and paves the way for productive collaborations.
Knowledge Application: Our analysts apply their deep understanding of political economy to address development challenges practically. By tailoring their insights to the specific context of each project, we contribute to more informed decision-making and targeted interventions.
Multi-Disciplinary Expertise: Acumen Research’s team comprises experts from diverse fields, ensuring a multi-disciplinary perspective on development issues. This cross-disciplinary approach enables the integration of various insights, enriching the quality and impact of their work.
Adaptive Strategy: Acumen’s strategy is adaptive, evolving in response to changing political landscapes and economic dynamics. This flexibility allows our team to remain relevant and effective in their efforts to drive meaningful change.
Advocacy and Awareness: Beyond direct engagement, Acumen Research also contributes to raising awareness about policy and programmatic objectives. Our analyses and insights serve as advocacy tools, encouraging public discourse and support for development initiatives.
Capacity Building: Acumen invests in capacity building among political actors, sharing knowledge and insights that empower them to contribute effectively to development processes. This approach helps build a network of informed and engaged stakeholders.
Long-Term Impact: Acumen’s commitment to integrity and credibility ensures that its contributions have a lasting impact on development. By focusing on sustainable solutions and enduring relationships, we contribute to positive transformation over the long term.