Case Study: Reeds Wantage achieves operational efficiencies and multi-branch readiness with Kerridge Commercial Systems' K8 ERP

Kerridge CS solution to deliver efficiencies to Reeds Wantage

Reeds Wantage, a painting and decorating merchant founded in 1972 with around two-thirds trade account customers, chose an ERP solution from Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) — the K8 trading/ERP platform — to replace a creaking accountancy package and support planned expansion. The business sought improved efficiency, better business insight and multi-location functionality as it prepares to open a second branch.

Kerridge Commercial Systems implemented K8 to integrate order processes, supplier connections, stock management and reporting, delivering faster price maintenance, inter-branch transfers, multiple stock locations and enhanced stock visibility. The solution also provides detailed reporting (inventory ratio by supplier; margin by account, supplier, department and customer type), reduced training overhead for a ~20-user operation and a foundation for future eCommerce and computerized delivery management.

Reeds Wantage

Euan Mead

Operations Manager