ERP
A Practical Guide For Businesses That Buy, Stock and Sell
Inventory Control: Always know what's in stock. Get real-time visibility of inventory levels, committed quantities, and backorders.
Klipboard Blog
Research-driven insights on the trends shaping business operations and technology.
Rental
Crane Rental Software: What It Does and Why It Matters
Crane equipment rental software helps companies manage scheduling, certified operator assignments, maintenance, inventory, and invoicing in one...
Rental
Unfiltered with Brian McBroom: The Reality of North American Equipment Rentals
Discover how North American rental businesses are improving visibility, utilization and operational control as fleet complexity grows.
eCommerce
Disconnected Tools Are Costing Your Field Sales Team Deals
Disconnected tools are costing your field sales team deals. See how US businesses use a connected sales workspace to respond faster and sell more.
Automation
Weathering the Storm: How US Businesses Can Protect Profit Margins
Margins don’t usually drop all at once, they slip. Protect your margin, before it disappears.
Integrated Payments
A Day in the Life of an Equipment & Tool Rental Business – and Why Payments Matter More Than You Think
Running an equipment and tool rental business is about far more than assets leaving facilities on time. It’s about keeping people, paperwork and...
AI
AI Tools Aren’t Enough: The Missing Piece in Business Operations
New AI tools appear almost daily, promising automation and transformation. But the lack of AI isn't the real challenge for businesses.
ERP
ERP One for Flooring: The Modern Evolution of Purpose-Built ERP Technology
ERP One is the modern evolution of Navigator, with enhanced functionality and purpose-built features for today's flooring distributors and retailers.
Automation
Weathering the Storm: Where Everyday Operations Start to Break Down
When people talk about “challenging conditions” or “market pressure”, it can feel abstract. But in practice, the “storm” shows up in much more...
Rental
Zero Downtime: How Smarter Scheduling Keeps Equipment Rental Fleets Moving
Every hour of downtime costs money. When assets are unavailable or technicians are waiting for their next job, the whole schedule starts to slip....
Automotive
Unfiltered with Ashley Tankard: The Hidden Cost of Poor Inventory Visibility in Parts Distribution
Ashley Tankard, auto parts distribution expert at Klipboard, as he explores the hidden costs of poor inventory control.
Wholesale Distribution
AI in Distribution: Move Faster, Protect Margins
Distribution businesses are under constant pressure to do more with less. More orders, more SKUs and higher customer expectations, but tighter...
Integrated Payments
A Day in the Life of an Event Rental Business: How Streamlining Workflows Can Speed Up Cashflow
See how integrated payments help event rental businesses secure deposits faster, reduce admin, and improve cash flow with Klipboard Money and OnRent...
Rental
AI in Rental: Maximize Performance, Minimize Downtime
Operating a Rental business is a constant balancing act. Assets need to be in the right place at the right time. Jobs need to be planned accurately....
ERP
Outgrowing Spreadsheets: The Breaking Point for Distributors
As distributors grow, spreadsheets and separate systems make inventory, purchasing and order management harder to control.
Automotive
AI in Automotive: Smarter Decisions, Faster Service
Automotive businesses are under constant pressure to do more in less time. More bookings. More vehicles. Higher customer expectations – but tighter...
Rental
How Spreadsheets Are Draining Rental Revenue
Using spreadsheets to manage your rental business can cause you to miss reservations, lose assets, and leak revenue. This blog explains how to fix it...
ERP
Coverings 2026: Key Takeaways on the Future of Flooring Technology
The energy at Coverings 2026 in Las Vegas was undeniable! Our team at Klipboard was proud to be part of the conversation about the future of flooring...
ERP
Rebate Management: Protecting Distributor Margins
Supplier rebates are a major source of profit for many distributors, but they're hard to track and often overlooked. The right software can make it...
ERP
What Middle East Conflict Means for U.S. Distribution Supply Chains
Middle East tensions are disrupting global supply chains. Here’s what U.S. distributors can do.
ERP
How To Turn Spring Peaks into Predictable Profits
Turn spring demand spikes into profit with ERP. Improve inventory visibility, speed up orders, and protect margins during peak periods.
ERP
Why AI Is a Natural Fit for ERP
How AI enhances the systems your business already relies on, and why it’s becoming part of modern ERP.
Cost Visibility and Commercial Control: Your Server vs Cloud – Considerations, Trade-Offs and Costs (Part 5)
In this final instalment of our comparison of infrastructure considerations, we turn to one of the most significant factors for many organizations:...
Resilience and Continuity: Your Server vs Cloud – Considerations, Trade-Offs and Costs (Part 4)
Expectations around system availability continue to evolve.
Manufacturing
CRM for Distribution and Manufacturing: Driving Sales Success
In distribution and manufacturing, sales teams rely on real-time access to customer, pricing, and stock data to improve efficiency and drive sales...
Rental
Asset Tracking in Rental: Why Knowing Where Equipment Is Isn’t Enough
Rental margins are under pressure. Customers expect more. Assets are expensive. Yet many rental businesses are still making key decisions with only...
ERP
What is Demand Forecasting?
Demand forecasting explained: how distributors predict demand, manage inventory and improve cash flow.
Automotive
Switching Shop Software: Separating Myth from Reality
Is switching shop software risky? We separate myth from reality on data migration, downtime, training and costs for tire service shops.
Integrated Payments
What the Latest Visa Changes Mean for Your Payment Costs
New Visa Rules Could Increase Your Payment Costs – Are You at Risk?
ERP
What is ePOD (Electronic Proof of Delivery)?
Electronic proof of delivery replaces paper notes with digital signatures, photos and GPS data to improve delivery accuracy and prevent disputes.
Automotive
5 Signs Your Shop Management Software Is Holding You Back
Is your shop management software holding you back? Discover five warning signs your tire or service shop has outgrown its current system.
Staffing and Management Overheads: Your Server vs Cloud – Considerations, Trade-Offs and Costs (Part 3)
Beyond hardware and licensing, day-to-day management requirements often shape the true experience of running server environments.
AI
Our AI Story: How Klipboard AI Tackles Real-World Challenges
Discover how Klipboard AI is designed for real operational workflows, helping rental, automotive and distribution teams reduce admin, work faster and...
ERP
How Wholesale Distribution SMBs Can Grow Without Losing Control
Discover how retail, wholesale and distribution SMBs can scale without adding complexity. Learn how modern ERP improves inventory control, order...
Software and Licensing: Your Server vs Cloud – Considerations, Trade-Offs and Costs (Part 2)
In this second article, we explore how software and licensing models differ between traditional server environments and cloud platforms.
Rental
Keeping Every Branch Aligned: How Multi-Site Rental Businesses Maintain Control and Consistency
Running a rental business across multiple sites is both challenging and rewarding. Even established businesses can struggle when each location starts...
Integrated Payments
Why Smart, Built-in Payment Solutions Are Key to Business Success
Make your payments work for you, not against you.
Hardware and Lifecycle Costs: Your Server vs Cloud – Considerations, Trade-Offs and Costs (Part 1)
If your ERP system runs on-premises or within a hosted data center using your own infrastructure, you’re likely relying on one or more physical...
Rental
Growing Without Growing Pains: How Small Rental Businesses Scale Up Smoothly
As your equipment rental business grows, you must adapt to the growing demand both externally from customers and internally from employees who...
Rental
The Rental Balancing Act: How to Keep Equipment, Customers and Cash Flow Moving Together
In a growing equipment rental business, you’re performing a constant juggling act. Keeping assets moving, customers happy, and cash flow healthy is...
ERP
What Finance, Operations, and IT All Want from an ERP (But Rarely Get)
See why finance, operations, and IT teams struggle with legacy ERP systems. Explore how modern ERP provides real-time visibility, simplifies...
ERP
The Hidden Cost of Legacy ERP: What You Don’t See on the Balance Sheet
Discover the hidden costs of legacy ERP systems in distribution businesses. Learn how outdated systems slow reporting, create manual work, impact...
ERP
BisTrack SaaS Changes: What Epicor’s Direction Means for Your ERP Future
How you can turn uncertainty into long-term ERP confidence.
Expert Interview
Interview with an Expert: Charles Robinson, CCO of Open ECX
Explore how Open ECX’s CCO, Charles Robinson, is guiding businesses through the rapid shift to digital invoicing. In this interview, he highlights...
Rental
Event Rental Pressure Points: Delivering Big Impact Without the Burnout
Discover the biggest pressure points in event rentals and how equipment rental management software helps teams improve planning, visibility, and...
Rental
Connected, Cloud, Competitive: The Future of Rental Operations is Already Here
See why modern equipment rental businesses are shifting to cloud management systems tailored to their industry. Explore the benefits of connected...
Integrated Payments
Hidden Payment Costs Impacting Your Business
Payment processing is no longer simple, with hidden fees, multiple methods, and rising costs impacting business efficiency and cash flow.
ERP
Benefits of Cloud Hosting for ERP Software Efficiency
Cloud-hosted ERP enables businesses to streamline operations, cut costs, and stay agile, replacing traditional on-premise systems in today’s digital...
Field Service Management
Revolutionizing field service management with technology
Technology is revolutionizing field service management, shifting operations from reactive fixes to proactive, data-driven service. With new tech...
CRM
Interview with an Expert – The Power of Insights and Enabling Your Sales Force
We spoke with Jayne Hill, Senior Manager at Klipboard CRM, about using sales insights to build high-performing teams and strong customer...
