Koble

10/01/2025

One person managing inventory control quickly becomes a bottleneck. Too many people can quickly become a nightmare.

Learn how Henry was able to avoid those ditches by implementing Kanban cards to give his team what they needed to manage inventory well: https://hubs.la/Q03LHw970

09/16/2025

Blame stops progress. Accountability fuels it.

Start by setting clear expectations, give your people the tools to succeed, and assume they want to do good work. That’s how you build a culture where learning and performance go hand in hand.

Watch the full conversation with Javan Lapp and Zeke Harnish on Taking Stock: https://hubs.la/Q03Jyx1M0

09/03/2025

Many business owners think they know their numbers—until they see their data in a different light.

Data Consultant Alex Myers has watched it happen time and again—visual dashboards turn routine reports into stories, revealing problems to fix and opportunities to grab.

Catch the full conversation with Alex on Taking Stock: https://hubs.la/Q03GMxm10

08/21/2025

Friction points aren’t failures—they’re signals.

Whether it’s repeated missteps in a workflow or workarounds to connect in new tools, those aren’t necessarily signs your system is broken. But they might be signs you need to customize beyond the standard setup.

Check out this episode of "Taking Stock" where Jonathan Brownell digs into how to approach customizations to make sure they are aligned with your business goals in the short and long term.

Hear the full conversation in this episode of Taking Stock >> https://hubs.la/Q03DVt710

08/14/2025

You aren’t seeing the margins you want – should you increase prices? Cut costs?

Maybe neither!

As Ryan Brickwood of Rea Associates points out here, it’s crucial to understand the cost of each product you sell, and the necessary margin so that you can make decisions that focus your business on the right products and get you where you want to go.

Check out the full episode here >> https://hubs.la/Q03CQ6Mq0

08/12/2025

Data-driven decisions aren’t about having more information – they’re about having the right information at the right time.

When you use an ERP you have access to a wealth of information, but it can be difficult to sift through it all to find the information that matters. Custom reports, ugly data presentations, and hours of work can cause you to miss the moment to act.

With Koble, E-Bikes was able to make it simple. Using Koble Analytics, they quickly spotted overstock trends that were tying up 209 days of inventory, were able to free up a significant amount of cash flow, and more! Read their story here >>

e-Bikes of Holmes County saves time and frees up cash by using Koble Analytics dashboards to improve inventory decisions and guide marketing.

08/05/2025

From welding shop to manufacturing powerhouse, Millcreek has more than defied the odds.

When Henry Zook took over the small welding business from his brother, he had no idea he’d be facing a global financial crisis, multiple business acquisitions, a total employee turnover, and three ERP changes.

In this episode, Henry shares:
- How he was able to turn those challenges into opportunities
- Why he implemented Kanban and how that decision informs his approach to other systems
- His approach to market changes (like tariffs and demand shifts)

If you’re in manufacturing, managing growth, or knee-deep in ERP transitions, this one’s worth a listen. Watch the full episode on youtube! https://hubs.la/Q03BqHST0

07/31/2025

Support specialists can make or break your software experience.

When you have a question or run into an unexpected error, you want to reach someone who can competently help you get where you need to go.

Meet Franz Schafer, one of our Senior Support Specialists, who continuously leads by example in our teams with his knowledgeable and dedicated service to our customers. Franz consistently delivers above and beyond expectations and we are so grateful he is on our team!

Want to help small businesses navigate their daily software needs in a team that is truly passionate about blessing the customer? We’re hiring! Check out our open Support roles here! https://hubs.la/Q03zNG1V0

07/23/2025

Does your technology support your values?

In this episode of Taking Stock, David from E-Bikes of Holmes County talks us through how he built a thriving e-bikes business out of what started as a side hobby, and how he used software and technology to support that growth, while staying true to his Conservative Anabaptist values.

Watch the full episode here:
https://hubs.la/Q03yshSP0

07/16/2025

Is your pricing strategy costing you?
No one wins if you can’t stay in business.
You need to get pricing right, but it can be difficult. Flat pricing might be simple to implement, but if you have any variety in your customer base it is a fast road to low margins.
Tiered pricing, however, helps you maintain the margins you want, but can be a nightmare to keep track of without the right systems in place.
In this article, we break down:
- Why tiered pricing makes more sense
- How to manage tiered pricing without the headache
- How an ERP can help

Read it here:

Set smarter prices with ERP. Learn tiered pricing, manage costs, and protect margins as your business and market conditions change.

07/15/2025

As your business grows, simplicity matters more—not less.
It’s easy to piece things together when you’re small. But without intentional systems, things get fragmented fast.
The real challenge? Making the complex simple again.

In this clip from our Why Work Matters episode, Mike Stoltzfus shares why solving for simplicity isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a meaningful part of the work we do. Because when we bring clarity to complexity, we create work that serves people better.

Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q03xkbR30

07/10/2025

Alex Myers joined Koble a few years ago working in customer service and has since built out a new position helping customers build out the data and dashboards they need to run their businesses more effectively and efficiently.

We love encouraging motivated individuals to grow, experiment and create solutions that bless our customers. Alex is a joy to work with and we’re thankful for his entrepreneurial spirit!

Interested in working for a company that is dedicated to helping small businesses succeed? We want to hear from you! (And if there isn’t a role posted that fits you specifically, join our talent network – maybe you can do what Alex did!)

https://hubs.la/Q03t_lhl0