Keim selects K8 to supercharge workflows and enhance customer care

CARY, North Carolina – Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading provider of fully integrated trading and business management solutions, announced that The Keim Company has chosen its K8 software system to streamline operations and drive productivity. K8 represents KCS’s flagship solution and is designed to support various distributive trades, including the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry.

The Keim Company is a fourth-generation family-owned and operated business that began in 1911 as a lumber mill for community woodworkers. Over 100 years later, the company has expanded to offer a multitude of products and services to builders, woodworkers and homeowners alike. Today, Keim is a well-recognized and trusted leader in the North American LBM industry.

The organization sought a new business management system after its previously adopted Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system reached its end of life and would no longer be able to support Keim’s growth strategies. As a result, Keim turned to K8, an intuitive cloud-based ERP that works seamlessly alongside the company’s existing internal systems to efficiently manage every facet of the business.

Choosing K8 was a strategic move driven by the system's robust functionality for the LBM industry. This choice underscores our commitment to providing a wide selection of top-quality products, and we hope to elevate our customer care to new heights using K8.

Ben Beachy - Executive Director of IT at Keim

With over 12,000 orders per day, Keim needs a system that can keep up with customer demand. K8 simplifies order entry, improves inventory management and provides comprehensive financial analytics. Combined with K8’s scalability, these features will support long-term business growth and allow Keim to remain competitive in the marketplace. The software solution makes it easy to fulfill the company’s mission of delivering exceptional products and services to a wide customer base with enhanced accuracy. In addition, K8 is supported by a team of experts at every step – from implementation through after the go-live.

From the beginning, KCS has worked hard to understand not only what we do, but also why and how we do it. We truly feel like we know the people at KCS, and they know us. It’s about more than just the software; it’s about building a real, long-term partnership and delivering value to our customers.

Ben Beachy - Executive Director of IT at Keim

Furthermore, K8 provided more functionality in terms of its ability to integrate with Keim’s current internal solutions. The organization already has several established systems in place, such as an internal catalog with over 65,000 SKUs or a millwork manufacturing software that was developed in-house. When searching for a new ERP, the Keim team knew they wanted to maintain these vital solutions as a pillar of their business management strategy. Flexibility is at the forefront of K8’s design, so the solution can easily integrate with other pre-existing systems and be configured to suit Keim’s unique needs.

K8’s unique ability to integrate with our pre-existing internal systems will help us unlock new levels of productivity. We don’t think of our business management as just one system, but rather a constellation of core solutions. With K8’s seamless connection to our current systems, we anticipate significant improvements in our operational efficiency.

Ben Beachy - Executive Director of IT at Keim

Not only does K8 offer a host of benefits on its own, but its integrability will also help Keim get the most out of its pre-existing systems. Moving forward, Keim will utilize K8’s Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) capabilities to maximize its business management strategy and optimize the company’s performance.

We are thrilled to welcome Keim onboard and are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Collaborating with their team and helping them harness the full potential of our K8 solution is a fantastic opportunity, and we look forward to a successful partnership.

Dean Petrone - CEO of North America at KCS