Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), a leading provider of business management solutions for the distribution sector, is excited to announce that it has partnered with Open ECX to expand the K8 digital ecosystem. Through this strategic partnership, K8 customers will gain access to the Open ECX Next Generation EDI platform, which is designed to optimise and further automate customer order importing and AP invoice management in the ‘Order to Cash’ and ‘Purchase to Payment’ processes within K8. In delivering this integrated solution into its flagship K8 business software, KCS will help its users facilitate fast, secure, and paperless transactions for smoother daily operations.
You can view the e-Invoicing video at www.openecx.com/einvoicing-video/.
“Open ECX’s cloud-hosted solutions ensure an accurate, secure, and completely digital order transaction for distributors and merchants, adding another strong pillar to the K8 digital eco-system,” says James Mitchell, KCS UK & Ireland Managing Director.

Kerridge Commercial Systems strengthens its logistics software offering with the acquisition of Vigo Software Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), also a global provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and business management software for distribution, servicing and rental businesses has also completed the acquisition of Vigo Software (Vigo).
Vigo designs, builds and hosts Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transport Management Systems (TMS) for its customers across the UK and Ireland. Vigo’s solutions help businesses reduce transport costs through efficient loading, plan delivery routes, meet transportation deadlines and enhance customer experience through transparent on time delivery.
With the combined Vigo-KCS solution, customers can expect to see improved stock visibility, capture logistics operational efficiencies and, enhance client service and communication. Vigo also offers a real time driver mobile applications with functionality such as route scheduling and electronic proof of delivery. This complements KCS’ growing suite of logistics and field service solutions.

Ian Bendelow, CEO of KCS said, “We are excited to welcome Vigo Software to KCS. This acquisition represents a significant milestone in our journey to empower businesses to achieve significant improvements in the stocking and shipping of goods to their customers. With this acquisition we underscore KCS’ commitment to innovation, best in class industry specific functionality and providing market leading solutions to the logistics market globally.”
For further information visit www.kerridgecs.com/en-ie