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What is Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)?
ERP software lets you streamline your various business functions into one centralised location for efficient processing and full visibility.
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Keep up to date with the latest news and developments from the team here at Kerridge Commercial Systems.
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Web development specialists acquired to focus on the tyre industry
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) acquire Silkmoth, enhancing KCS’s automotive software offerings and e-commerce solutions for the UK and European...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems to showcase K8 at ERP HEADtoHEAD Ireland 2024
If you're reviewing ERP systems to better manage your business operations, the upcoming ERP HEADtoHEAD event provides a perfect opportunity for you...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems at the BMF Members' Day Annual Conference & Awards 2024
As a longstanding partner to the builders' merchants sector, we’re thrilled to be participating in the BMF Members' Day Annual Conference and Awards...
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ERP leaders acquire logistics experts for supply chain enhancements
KCS acquires Vigo Software, enhancing supply chain efficiency with integrated warehouse and transport management solutions across the UK.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems at the 2024 CFJ Show and Awards: A celebration of excellence in flooring
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is excited to participate in the 2024 CFJ Show and Awards, taking place on Friday 6th September, at the Dallas...
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K8 partners with Open ECX to further digitise supply chain
The global ERP leader has partnered with Open ECX to integrate advanced EDI, boosting automation, efficiency, and sustainability for K8 users.
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Why the time for UK builders' merchants to digitise is now
The new UK government recently announced plans to build 1.5 million homes by the next election. With the building supply and construction sector now...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems strengthens its Field Service Management software offering with the acquisition of Klipboard
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software provider for...
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Software leader donates technology & IT equipment to Laptops for All
KCS supports Laptops for All by donating over 150 refurbished laptops to UK schools, aiding children and helping close the digital divide.
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Cloud-based ERP provider increases solar power use at two global sites
KCS installs solar panels in England and South Africa as it advances towards net-zero emissions and tries to lead the way for other businesses.
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Konnect Ireland 2024: Pioneering digital transformation in businesses across Ireland
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) recently hosted its highly anticipated Konnect Ireland 2024 conference for rental, automotive and distributive...
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Global IT leader sees bright future for University of Nottingham software engineering students
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading global business management software solution provider that is headquartered in the UK, recently...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems strengthens its product information and data solutions with the acquisition of Rain Data
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software provider for...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems appoints Dean Petrone as CEO in North America
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dean Petrone as its new Chief Executive Officer for North America.
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Embracing KCS software for sustainable business practices: Our commitment to Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches, the global conversation around sustainability grows louder and more urgent.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems to acquire Omni Accounts Software
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the global provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and business management software for distribution,...
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KCS combine their environmental goals with the CO2nstruct Zero initiative for 2024
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the leading business management software provider to the distribution, automotive, and rental sectors, continues...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems supports National Apprenticeship Week
What is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)? A week-long celebration taking place on 5th - 11th February 2024 that brings together businesses and...
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Cultivating a work culture with compassion
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) mental health initiative gains momentum.
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Building the future: Trends, digitisation and processes in 2024
Recent decades have seen rapid technological change. Digitalisation, automation, and other technological advances have been identified as one of the...
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Business software leader joins the drive for a more diverse and inclusive construction industry
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading global provider of business management software for the distribution, automotive, and rental industries,...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems announces a new partnership with CapVest
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is pleased to announce that we have now partnered with CapVest, a leading private equity investor. This new...
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The Golden Thread: The biggest change to stock control for the construction industry
As the Building Safety Act comes into force in 2023, the term ‘Golden Thread’ has become a hot topic in our industry. The Government defines the...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems supports the BMF Apprenticeship Pledge
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a member of the Builders Merchants Federation, is delighted to announce it is supporting the BMF’s Apprenticeship...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd acquires Compilator
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a global ERP and business management software provider for the Distributive Trades, has reached an agreement to...
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Forward-thinking plastics distributor selects K8 to deliver the goods and enhance its growing reputation
Leading independent plastics distributor E.Tupling has selected K8 from Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) as their new business management system.
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Family-run merchant up their game with a digital trading system for a more efficient and profitable business
Renowned bathroom, plumbing, and tile merchants, McDaids, have implemented K8 Trader from Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) as their new digital...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems appoints Senior Sales Manager for Ireland
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has strengthened its presence in the Irish market with the appointment of Michael Twigg as its Senior Sales...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems integrates NMBS OnePlace into K8 for the complete ERP solution
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the global ERP and business management software provider for distributors, wholesalers, retailers and the...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd acquire Palladium Business Solutions
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a global ERP and business management software provider for distributors, wholesalers, retailers and the equipment...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems unveils exciting and sustainable initiatives at its annual conference
At the event, spanning the 2nd and 3rd of March in Stratford-upon-Avon, Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) welcomed over four hundred delegates to its...
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Top ten ERP trends for builders’ merchants in 2023
The merchant industry is dynamic and competitive. That's why we've identified ten trends for the year ahead to help our customers stay ahead of the...
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KCS partners with Bookmark to support St. Mary’s Ukrainian school in the UK
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading ERP and business management software provider for distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and the plant,...
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Forward-thinking plastics distributor selects K8 to deliver the goods and enhance its growing reputation
Leading independent plastics distributor E.Tupling has selected K8 from Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) as their new business management system....
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EasyAP automates supplier invoice processing for K8 users
Users of K8 are able to benefit from EasyAP, a new solution designed to automate supplier invoice processing.
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Packard Industries selects Autopart from MAM Software
Packard Industries has been serving the antique car hobby enthusiast for over 50 years. Through their companies Rebuilders Choice, PST Suspension and...
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KCS continues its support for Laptops for Kids, with over 80 machines donated to date
Eager to promote opportunities for all, Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) and MAM Software continue to help the non-profit campaign Laptop for Kids...
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Kerridge CS demonstrated its latest innovative products to delegates at its Konnect Ireland event
On May 5th Kerridge Commercial Systems, a global provider of ERP solutions, welcomed over 85 delegates to its Konnect Ireland customer conference.
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Meet your customers' demands with an ecommerce website
Customer shopping habits have been shifting for some time, but the past 18 months have really expedited the pace of change.
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Top tips for launching your ecommerce website
An ecommerce website has quickly gone from being a ‘nice to have’ to a crucial tool for staying competitive in today’s market.
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Choosing the right business solution is crucial in this digital age
The Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in profound changes to the UK tiling industry, and nowhere has this been more clearly seen that in the digital...
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The future is green
Back in the 1990s, when I founded ECO - the UK’s pioneering sustainable architecture magazine for professional specifiers – the issue of...
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Not on the cloud? Your business is under threat
Your business relies on customer data and records. So, ask yourself. What happens to your livelihood if disaster hits and you lose valuable data?...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems named as a Business Champion for CLC's CO2nstruct Zero programme
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) are proud to be one of eleven organisations to be named as Business Champions in the final round of the...
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Heating & plumbing merchant, RUK, are using K8 Trader from Kerridge CS to drive their exciting expansion plans
RUK is a growing heating and plumbing company based in Durham. Providing training and merchant services, they primarily sell heating and plumbing...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems to exhibit at 2021 NMBS Trade Exhibition
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) to demonstrate how its solutions can improve efficiency for merchants by digitising essential business processes...
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BSS selects K8 from Kerridge CS as its trading platform for building future growth
Kerridge Commercial Systems Ltd (KCS) is pleased to announce that it has concluded an agreement with BSS, part of the Travis Perkins group, to...
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Reduce your risk: 5 reasons your software needs to stay updated
From reducing risk to identifying new initiatives that will save you time and money, your business is constantly moving forwards – but are you taking...
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Devant Designs hopes to cut manual processes by 40% with K8 Trader
Devant Designs, a family-run tile supplier based in Hereford, is expecting to benefit from considerable time savings across its business with the...
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Contributing to a circular economy with ERP software
The past 12 months have proved just how essential it is for businesses to prepare for disruption. One term you might have encountered recently is...
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Digital revolution: the transformation of electrical wholesalers
Since we first started to computerise processes almost 30 years ago, the digital revolution has grown to transform almost every aspect of business –...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems proudly supports Laptops for Kids
Laptops for Kids is a charitable organisation that facilitates the distribution of used digital devices to enable children from disadvantaged...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems launches Sales Rep Portal to assist remote sales teams
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has extended its online trading offering with the launch of K8 Sales Rep Portal, a quick-to-deploy, web-based...
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EDA Data Services talks to Kerridge CS
All the discussion around digitalisation of the electrotechnical sector, but what does it really mean for your business?
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K8 Trader ‘opens up options’ for start-up Oswestry Kitchens & Bathrooms
Oswestry Kitchens & Bathrooms has selected K8 Trader to position the company for success as it prepares to open in the coming weeks. The start-up...
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Rovic Tiles chooses cloud-based K8 Trader to support future growth
Rovic Tiles, a major distributor of quality ceramic and porcelain tiles, has enlisted K8 Trader to support its continued expansion.
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Kerridge CS welcomes Tim Bennett as Partner Alliances Manager
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has appointed Tim Bennett as its Partner Alliances Manager, where he will be responsible for accelerating...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems UK Leadership Team take on 'Move for Mind 30 day challenge
At Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) our people are at the very heart of our business and we recognise mental health issues are a normal part of life.
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Collaboration and customer service: New Kerridge CS PSG Director sets out priorities
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) customers can expect to see the continued positive improvement and focus on collaboration and customer service, as...
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Kerridge CS introduces an innovative app to enhance stock-picking efficiency and accuracy
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has extended its K8 business management software offering with the launch of ePick. This mobile app ensures...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems & Phocas Software get their clients excited about data
Industry leading ERP, Retail and Business Management software provider, Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), and leading analytics software provider,...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems launches new Ecommerce Division
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has today announced the formation of a new strategic Ecommerce Division within the group. The company, with...
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Rental resilience: 3 things to know about the circular economy
COVID-19 has presented one of the most staggering economic challenges in memory.
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9 cloud software benefits for rental businesses
In January 2020, experts were already hailing the year as the one most businesses switched to the cloud. Fast forward to now, and many companies are...
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MAM Software unveils new branding and website
Changes mark the first anniversary of automotive software company's acquisition by Kerridge Commercial Systems
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Trading in new ways, moving your merchant business online, and more: Read our Q&A with PBM
From finding new ways to trade, to ensuring safe working, 2020 has accelerated the need for merchants to embrace digital solutions such as...
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Remote K8 implementation delivers efficiencies for Caswellsgroup
Unusual trading conditions have arisen for many businesses over recent months, and for one company, the coronavirus pandemic came just as it planned...
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Unit4 Wholesale adopts the Kerridge Commercial Systems brand
Kerridge Commercial Systems recently acquired Unit4 Wholesale and are now pleased to announce that Unit4 Wholesale will, moving forward, operate...
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SaaS: What it is and why you need it
SaaS, or software-as-a-service, brings many advantages to today's successful business. This post from KCS UK looks to explore why it's become so...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems acquires Unit4 Wholesale
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading provider of ERP software, services and support solutions for wholesale, distribution, rental and...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems Appoints Heather Preu as CEO - North America
Heather Preu has joined Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) as Chief Executive Officer – North America. With a strong background in executive...
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Covid-19: Customer letter from Kerridge CS Group CEO
As the effects of Coronavirus deepen across our world I wanted to update you on the work we are doing to support our customers around the world.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems acquires Infomat
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading provider of ERP software, services and support solutions for wholesale, distribution, rental and...
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Customer letter from James Mitchell - UK & IE Managing Director
In these unprecedented times, we are working hard to ensure we support our customers any way we can. Additionally we continue to invest in our ERP,...
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Special Price Agreements (SPAs)
Did you know...You can create and use Special Price Agreements (SPAs) to control supper price support agreements?
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Kerridge Commercial Systems Completes Acquisition of MAM Software Group, Inc.
Kerridge Commercial Systems (“KCS”), a market leader in software, services and support solutions for trade, wholesale, manufacturing and distribution...
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Kerridge Commercial Systems highly commended by BMF for supplier engagement!
The Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) team was thrilled to be ‘Highly Commended’ by the Builders’ Merchants Federation (BMF) in the Supplier...
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MAM Software Group, Inc. Agrees to be Acquired by Kerridge Commercial Systems
MAM Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: MAMS) (“MAM Software” or “MAM”), a leading global provider of on-premise and cloud-based business...
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New role at Kerridge CS will enhance cloud services
Neil Abraham has joined Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) as Director of Cloud Operations. The position is a new role at KCS, created as part of the...
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KCS Shortlisted For BMF Supplier Engagement Award
The BMF has announced the finalists for its 2019 Supplier Engagement Award.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems expands footprint in Africa with new office in Kenya
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a specialist software provider, is proud to announce that they have officially opened an office in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Customer Conference Konnect19
We are delighted to announce our 2019 customer conference on Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd May at The De Vere Cotswold Water Park.
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inspHire Limited expands its operation in Australia
inspHire Limited is pleased to announce its acquisition of the inspHire software business from its reseller Elev8 Australia Pty Ltd.
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Soundex and fuzzy logic searching
Did you know...K8 includes soundex and fuzzy logic searching.
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Making Tax Digital (MTD) submissions using K8 software
With changes coming into force relating to the way VAT registered businesses have to file their VAT for periods including and beyond 1st April 2019.
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Kerridge CS appoints new MD to focus on the UK and Ireland
James Mitchell has joined Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) as Managing Director - UK and Ireland.
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Kerridge CS ranked in Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 for the second consecutive year
We are delighted to announce that Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has been ranked No. 98 in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200.
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EDP Limited is rebranded to Kerridge Commercial Systems
Kerridge Commercial Systems, provider of integrated software solutions for manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, have today announced that...
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What is changing within the K8 Product Suite to support Making Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for VAT requires VAT registered businesses with taxable turnover above the VAT registration threshold to keep records in...
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The Benefits of ePOD
Tony Pey, Head of Product Marketing at Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), explains how using a computer system with integrated ePOD (electronic point...
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AGP Business Software rebrands as Kerridge Commercial Systems
AGP Business Software, supplier of ERP software for various industries, will continue under the flag of Kerridge Commercial Systems, a supplier of...
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Latest acquisitions by Kerridge CS strengthen its hire industry potential
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading supplier of software to wholesalers, merchants and other distributive businesses, has acquired InspHire...
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Kerridge CS appoints new Chief Support Officer
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has appointed Chris Owen in the new role of Chief Support Officer.
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Kerridge Commercial Systems acquires EDP
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is pleased to announce the acquisition of EDP, a company listed on The London Stock Exchange.
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Measurement & Evaluation for Informed Business Decisions
Monitoring business performance on the basis of timely and accurate information is a key priority for decision-makers in the fast-moving distributive...
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Dare you let your software manage your purchasing?
The benefits of using a computer system with a flexible, integrated forecasting and purchasing module.
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What is a Digital Strategy and how do you create one?
The most forward-thinking businesses have now moved beyond e-commerce social media, and are busy adopting their digital strategy.
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First-Time Fix Rates: How Do You Compare To The Industry Standard?
In field service, an industry that is heavily focused on customer satisfaction, your first time fix rate is crucial. Put yourself in the customer’s...
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Business Intelligence at your fingertips
Chris Hirst, head of pre-sales at Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), explains how using a computer system with a fully integrated business...
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Sell online to new markets worldwide
Tony Pey, Global Business Development Manager at Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), explains the benefits of using ecommerce software.
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Taking Stock: How to Improve Stock Control
While employees may dread their annual stock checks, there’s no denying that stock control is crucially important to manufacturers.
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Changing ERP Software: Essential Considerations
For many businesses, investing in ERP software is not a decision that is taken lightly. From considering the initial outlay to adapting working...
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UK Manufacturing Statistics
Manufacturing is big business, contributing £6.7 trillion to the global economy. While misleading figures place the UK way down the list of...
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Stock Control: An Overview
In manufacturing, stock control is especially important. Read Kerridge Commercial Systems’ latest blog post to find out what stock control is and the...
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What exactly is ERP software?
What is ERP software? Read Kerridge Commercial Systems’ latest blog post to find out what it is, how it works and the benefits it could offer your...
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What are the advantages of SaaS software for manufacturers?
According to experts, manufacturers are leading the way with Software as a Service (SaaS) adoption. Despite this, there is still some confusion about...
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What is delivery management software?
With one report suggesting that customer delivery performance expectations are higher than they were two years before, it is imperative that you...
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How to improve stock control in 4 steps
As a company that manages the movement of stock, you will be fully aware of the importance of stock control in being able to provide great customer...
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7 strategies for supply chain management success
A lot of the time, supply chain management success strategies are ‘top down’ affairs, and very—well—strategic. ‘Be a low-cost producer,’ for...
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What are the advantages of SaaS software for merchants?
Tony Pey, Head of Sales Engineering at Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), defines the advantages of SaaS and explains how it could work for your...
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Why choose cloud computing?
When implementing ERP software, one of the most important questions to answer is where you would like your system to be hosted.
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4 ways to improve your warehouse layout design
Having an efficient warehouse layout (alongside a fully integrated warehouse management system) could be the difference between processing your...
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What is Cloud ERP? The essential facts you need to know
Even five years ago, most businesses looked doubtfully at Cloud ERP. Too risky, they judged. Too much of a leap in the dark, technology-wise. Great...
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K8: providing real world solutions to the challenges of the modern business
Modern businesses face the same complex challenges in the distribution, merchant, wholesale and retail trade. But is there a simple fix?
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5 advantages of using an ERP system
Do you use different front and back-end systems for your separate departments? Having multiple data sources can cause havoc when you’re trying to...
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Warehouse Management Software and K8
Managing your warehouse in a cost effective and efficient way is one of the key components of a successful business.
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CRM software: Unlocking your hidden sales team
Most of us in the manufacturing industry are familiar with the notion of the ‘hidden factory’—productive capacity locked away in inefficiencies such...
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Why invest in sales order processing software?
If you're considering investing in sales order processing software, the post below explores why implementation will help.
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What is warehouse management software?
Warehouse management is the control of the day-to-day operations of a warehouse, such as the shipping, receiving, put-away and picking of goods.
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What is SaaS?
‘Software as a Service’ or ‘SaaS’ is a way of accessing software applications over the internet, instead of buying and installing the software on...
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What is Business Intelligence?
Why is it important? How can we use it? This blog aims to answer all your questions on Business Intelligence.
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Are these 3 things on your manufacturing ERP Christmas list?
With the festive season approaching, what manufacturing ERP features should be on that all-important list for Father Christmas?
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The Importance of Growth Management to a Business
Will new branches provide the promised service, your supply chain cope with new product lines, or an innovative sales channel justify the investment?
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Control your Cash and Margin levels effectively
Concentrate on providing the customers with the best service to ensure they return time and again to purchase from you.
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How Builders' Merchant Software Can Help When It Comes to Stock-Taking Time
Anyone who has worked within the retail sector will know how daunting stock-taking time can be.
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Improve Customer Relations with Timber Merchant Software
Kerridge Commercial Systems offer timber merchant software which allows sales tracking and contract pricing management for data control.
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Choose truly effective sales order processing software
Distributive trades have always required rapid and accurate order processing. Below, we uncover how Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) have evolved to...
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What is ERP Software and Why Do I Need It?
'Enterprise Resource Planning’ is a term that was coined in the 1960’s but the software that we know today really only developed in the 1990’s....
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Fully integrated systems for builders merchants
Fully integrated builders' merchants software helps businesses become more successful and profitable. Industry figures discuss the K8 solution.
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The benefits of cloud computing
Cloud computing is fast becoming the technology of choice for many businesses, of every shape and size, and across every sector. Replacing the...
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Why You Should Invest In Stock Management Software
Effective stock management software is absolutely crucial for large and small businesses alike.
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5 Principles of Effective Warehouse Management
If your business has a warehouse, then you’ll be aware of the importance of this facility as an essential part of the supply chain. A warehouse which...
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K8 Sales Order Processing Software: Swift, Accurate, Professional
Making sales is the cornerstone of any business. Therefore it’s essential to ensure that the sales order processing function within an organisation...
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K8: The preferred software solution for builders, plumbers and timber merchants
K8 is the flagship product from Kerridge Commercial Systems and has been primarily designed with 'industrial distribution' environments in mind.
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K8 Distributor Software: Addressing the Challenges
Every company has the goal of becoming more streamlined - of improving processes to achieve increased efficiency, productivity, sales and revenue.
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Future-proof your business with K8
Future-proofed software is critical for today's modern business. This post explores why systems like K8 can secure your long-term prosperity and...