Koble

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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