Flooring distributors can’t afford to delay digitisation any longer… here’s why:
For many UK flooring businesses, daily operations are a balancing act. Whether you’re managing hundreds of SKUs across multiple warehouses, juggling customer-specific pricing agreements, or trying to make the most of offcuts and remnants — there’s no margin for error.
But when stock is hard to trace, pricing is managed in spreadsheets, and manual processes are still part of the picture, that margin gets thinner by the day. That’s why now is the time to digitise. Klipboard, formerly Kerridge Commercial Systems, works with flooring distributors across the world to help them shift away from outdated, disconnected systems. The provider’s ERP solutions are designed specifically for the challenges in your industry — helping to optimise every inch of your stock, fulfil every order, and make every pound you earn go further.
Here are some of the common challenges facing flooring retailers today — and how the right ERP solution can solve them.
Pricing complexity is eating into your margin
If you’re still using spreadsheets or manual overrides to manage custom pricing for customers, you’re wasting time — and possibly money. With Klipboard ERP, you can set precise pricing rules based on roll lengths, order sizes, or customer contracts — and enforce them automatically. Whether you’re quoting per metre, per square yard, or using bespoke customer terms, you can ensure every price is accurate and every quote is profitable.
Offcuts are costing you more than you think
Leftover materials from vinyl rolls or broadloom carpets are notoriously hard to track. Without a system to manage them effectively, they become either wasted stock or sit idle for months taking up valuable space. Klipboard ERP gives you full visibility into your company’s remnants and offcuts. You can easily track available lengths, allocate them to future orders, and reduce material waste. That means better fulfilment rates, lower costs, and fewer headaches on the shop floor.
You’re tracking stock — but not in the way your business needs
Traditional inventory systems weren’t built for flooring. They don’t account for roll sizes, partial cuts, or the different ways your team needs to measure and sell stock. Klipboard ERP handles all units of measure with ease — from square metres to square yards, packs, or planks. Plus, with features like batch tracking and our dedicated timber tally tool, you can manage diverse product types across multiple locations with total accuracy.
Landed costs are hard to track — and even harder to control
For flooring distributors who import tiles and other products, managing landed costs is a constant challenge. Between fluctuating shipping fees, customs charges, currency shifts, and additional duties, it’s hard to know the true cost of your goods — until it’s too late to adjust your pricing.
When landed costs aren’t accurately accounted for, margins can vanish, and pricing strategies can become guesswork. Klipboard ERP includes built-in landed cost tracking, giving you the tools to calculate the true cost of every product — from supplier to shelf. You can apportion freight, duties, taxes, and handling charges across shipments automatically, so your team always sees the accurate cost price.
You can’t see where stock is — or how much is left — across your branch network
You may know how much flooring was delivered last month — but do you know how much is left, where it is, and whether it can fulfil a specific order? Klipboard’s real-time stock visibility means you’re never in the dark. Whether you have five branches or 50, you’ll know exactly what stock is available, where it’s stored, and how much is remaining on each roll — helping you fulfil orders faster and avoid unnecessary reorders.
Purpose-built ERP, no matter your size
Whether you’re an established flooring enterprise or an ambitious SME, Klipboard offers a solution built around your needs. ERPone, formerly K8, is the company’s enterprise-grade ERP platform designed for larger flooring distributors managing complex operations, multi-branch setups, and high-volume stock movements. It’s a fully integrated solution that supports everything from purchasing and sales, to inventory, customer accounts, and business intelligence — all in one platform. ERPgo, formerly K8 Trader, is the company’s ERP solution for small and mid-sized distributors. It offers the same industry-specific capabilities as ERPone, but tailored for fast deployment, ease of use, and rapid return on investment — perfect for flooring businesses ready to modernise without the complexity. Ready to take the next step?
Whether you’re dealing with off-cut headaches, complex custom pricing, or the unpredictability of import costs, Klipboard ERP is built with flooring distributors in mind.
Digital transformation doesn’t need to be overwhelming — especially when you’re working with a partner who understands your industry. Klipboard’s software is designed to slot into your existing processes, giving you better control, more visibility, and measurable improvements to your bottom line.
Visit the company’s website to explore its solution or book a personalised demo with one of its flooring experts.
www.klipboard.com
