Kerridge Commercial Systems - News

Elta signs for new K8 system. Automotive aftermarket specialist to install market-leading solution

kristina.tikhonova — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:53:15 +0100

17th May 2013: Kerridge Commercial Systems announces that Elta, the long established automotive bulb, wiper and EMS specialist, is investing in K8 - the market leading, integrated solution for the distributive trades.

The company’s decision was based on a number of key criteria and followed detailed evaluation of a number of alternative systems.

Ian Hallam, Elta managing director said, “Our current systems comprise several disparate software platforms which we have now outgrown. For us K8, with its integrated functionality, is a modern, well-proven system, with an excellent reputation. Across its range of capabilities, there is considerable potential to help us take the business forward, particularly in warehouse and customer relationship management areas. Choosing K8 was made easier because, given the company’s single product strategy, it was important to know that our investment would be focussed on the system’s development programme. We will therefore benefit from new introductions as K8 progresses.”

The contract for K8 will also include a comprehensive user training programme, installation consultancy and on-going system support. K8 will be configured for 19 system users, together with 8 users in the warehouse operation who will use hand-held devices to process inbound and outbound stock movements, without the need to use a fixed point PC terminal. The system is scheduled to go live at Elta in August.

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Motovac invests in new IT system. Botswana automotive parts distributor moves ahead with K8

kristina.tikhonova — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:20:07 +0100

16th May 2013: Kerridge Commercial Systems and IT Junxion - its local partner, announces that Motovac, the Botswana automotive parts distributor, has signed for a 180 user K8 system. K8 is an internationally-renowned integrated ERP system designed specifically for the distributive trades.

Running on Linux, K8 will replace Motovac’s existing disparate, non-integrated systems which involve many time-consuming manual tasks. Oracle-based K8 will help Motovac to increase efficiency, achieve greater control and improve trading and profitability across its 21 branch operation. The system was chosen after a detailed evaluation of the company’s specific requirements which included integrated trading, purchasing, stock control and distribution functionality.

Sajith Nair, Motovac It Manager , said “In choosing Kerridge Commercial System and K8, we have found an IT partner with a strong pedigree. K8 will add value to our business, enable us to streamline our processes and help us to continue our growth strategy. Kerridge Commercial Systems and IT Junxion clearly understand our challenging trading environments and specific business needs. We are very confident that our decision is the right one for the future of our business.”

“Standard functionality such as alternative, associated and superseded products demonstrate its trade specific functionality and expertise” says Sameer Patel – Motovac Operations Director

With K8’s thin client network overhead and its offline trading capability, the system is ideally suited to Motovac. Its high performance and proven capabilities mean that K8 is cost effective to deploy and maintain.

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Classic and modern car parts distributor to implement Kerridge Commercial Systems K8

kristina.tikhonova — Mon, 13 May 2013 09:28:50 +0100

13th May 2013: David Manners Group, who specialise in supplying parts for a wide range of classic and modern cars – including; Jaguar, MG, Triumph and Mini, has placed an order with Kerridge Commercial Systems for a 40 user K8 system. K8 is a market-leading system for the distributive trades and used by a number of major parts distributors. The system go live is planned for the end of 2013.

K8 was chosen to meet the David Manners Group’s needs for a flexible fully integrated system. Particular requirements included comprehensive purchasing, sales analysis - including staff targets, CRM, warehouse management and business intelligence functionality. Long term product investment and support capabilities were also essential factors for David Manners Group.

Kate Manners, Managing Director said, “Our existing, in-house developed system has served us very well. For over 10 years, it has ensured we have remained ahead of the competition and would not be where we are today without it but it was time to move on. We began to look for a new system and a partner supplier that we could work with as the company develops. All our staff had an opportunity to participate in the selection process – not only did this ensure that their own particular requirements were met, but more importantly, they were able to take ownership of the project right from day one. We chose K8 because it most closely matches our sales, marketing and purchasing processes - the system also offers some of the facilities that we are currently lacking. Unquestionably, our integrated online ordering tools will be a vital part of the transition to K8, and with customer service being central to our ethos, we are confident that the system will help us to maintain and improve our high standards in every area.”

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TBS Building Supplies to open internet store

adam.archer — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:59:15 +0100

9^th May 2013: TBS, who recently implemented Kerridge Commercial Systems’ K8, have now placed an order to add K8 Web Builder – the company’s integrated online trading solution, to their IT capabilities. The introduction will enable TBS customers to place orders, look up product and stock information as well as access account and trading history on a 24/7 basis – Web Builder is a very cost effective investment .

Jan Walsma, TBS managing director said, “Introducing an online trading facility was a logical step. Through implementing K8 Web Builder, we will be able to extend our customer reach significantly and deliver a better service on all fronts. We estimate that K8 Web Builder will give us the sales benefits similar to that of having an additional branch at a fraction of the investment. For us, the big factor in choosing K8 Web Builder was the seamless integration from our website front end into our K8 system. It also has an intuitive content management system which will make our online trading function straightforward to take care of and then develop as things progress.”

TBS will find it very easy to manage their online trading facility using K8 Web Builder and their customers will appreciate the value and convenience. Information will all be in real time – product and pricing data is all drawn from K8. Special offers, promotions, news and announcements can all be deployed very quickly and start delivering valuable benefits. K8 Web Builder also includes online payment card validation as well as supporting customers with credit account facilities.

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