What Savance Enterprise does

Savance Enterprise is a U.S.-based software company that develops and sells a cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform purpose-built for wholesale distributors. The platform integrates six core modules (Dashboards/Analytics & Reporting, Financial Management, Pricing & Cost Management, Purchasing & Vendor Management, Sales & CRM, and Warehouse & Inventory Management) alongside four companion products (EDI Integration, Mobile Delivery, Mobile Sales, and Wireless Warehouse). The solution targets mid-market distributors in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, industrial, luxury showroom, and janitorial/sanitation segments, addressing pain points such as manual order entry, inventory inaccuracies, disconnected POS and accounting systems, and lack of real-time operational visibility.

The company operates a subscription-based SaaS revenue model with quote-based annual pricing tailored to customer size, users, and module selection. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct website engagement, active participation in wholesale distribution buying groups (HARDI, Blue Hawk, IMARK, NCWA, ASA, DPA, SWA), and a network of integration partners (Unilog, IDEA, Trade Service/Trimble, Billtrust, Wind River Payments). The product is differentiated by vertical specialization rather than generic ERP breadth, with documented case study outcomes including 90%+ inventory accuracy, improved fill rates, and reduced quote creation time for customers including Leslie Electric, Discount Plumbing & Electric Supply, Sierra Plumbing Supply, and Service Electric Supply.

Savance Enterprise was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Commerce Township, Michigan, with a secondary office in Cary, North Carolina. As of January 14, 2026, the company was acquired by Klipboard, a UK-based global provider of business management software serving retail, distribution, manufacturing, and rental businesses, with Savance continuing to operate as a retained brand within Klipboard's portfolio serving North American wholesale distribution customers.

Name

Savance Enterprise

Legal name

Savance Enterprise

Website

https://savanceenterprise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Savance Enterprise provides a cloud-based ERP platform purpose-built for U.S. wholesale distributors in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, industrial, showroom, and JanSan segments, delivered via subscription with integrated modules for financials, pricing, purchasing, sales, and inventory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Distribution ERP Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Distribution & Wholesale ERP (Inventory, Order, Warehouse) (HDAEAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA), ERP Extensions & Add-ons (CPQ, Billing, Revenue Management) (HDAEAEAO)

Keywords

• Wholesale distribution ERP
• Cloud ERP software
• Inventory management system
• Financial management software
• Mobile warehouse applications

Headquarters

HQ city

Commerce Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. ERP Software Subscription: Cloud-based ERP software sold as subscription service with annual or multi-year contracts. Customers pay recurring fees for access to the platform including core modules (financials, inventory, purchasing, sales), companion products (mobile apps, EDI), and professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Savance Enterprise sells a cloud-based ERP platform purpose-built for wholesale distributors, integrating financials, pricing, purchasing, sales, CRM, reporting, and warehouse/inventory management. The core ERP is offered with companion products including EDI integration and mobile applications for delivery, sales, and warehouse operations. Pricing is quote-based on annual subscriptions, paired with implementation and professional services.

Product overview

Savance Enterprise is a modular ERP platform designed specifically for wholesale distributors, consisting of a Core Product with six integrated modules (Dashboards/Analytics & Reporting, Financial Management, Pricing & Cost Management, Purchasing & Vendor Management, Sales & CRM, and Warehouse & Inventory Management) plus four Companion Products (EDI Integration, Mobile Delivery Application, Mobile Sales Application, and Wireless Warehouse). The platform is offered as a cloud-based solution with purpose-built features for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, industrial, and showroom distributors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Savance Enterprise ERP
• EDI Integration Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration capability offered as a companion product for seamless data exchange with trading partners, used by wholesale distributors running on the Savance ERP.
• Mobile Delivery Application Mobile application for delivery tracking and management that enables field operations and real-time delivery status updates for distributors using the Savance ERP.
• Mobile Sales Application Mobile application enabling sales teams to manage orders, quotes, and customer interactions on-the-go while connected to the Savance ERP.
• Wireless Warehouse Mobile warehouse management tool with barcode scanning and wireless connectivity that supports warehouse-floor operations for distributors running on the Savance ERP.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ inventory accuracy across multiple locations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UnilogcoreTechnology or IntegrationUnilog provides enriched product content integration with Savance ERP. Sierra Plumbing case study specifically highlighted Unilog integration as a key factor in selecting Savance, enabling seamless product data synchronization across systems.
• Wind River PaymentscoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing integration partner for Savance ERP, enabling seamless payment transactions within the platform.
• IDEAcoreTechnology or IntegrationIndustry Data Exchange Association provides standardized product content and data integration for electrical distribution.
• Trade Service (Trimble Inc)coreTechnology or IntegrationTrade Service, a division of Trimble Inc, provides product content and pricing data integration.
• HARDIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International - member buying group for HVAC distributors. Savance Enterprise is a member and active participant.
• Blue HawkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCooperative buying group for HVAC, plumbing, and refrigeration distributors. Savance Enterprise is a member.
• NCWAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNorth Central Wholesalers Association - member buying group for wholesale distributors.
• ASAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Supply Association - national trade association for wholesale distribution.
• DPAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDistributor Partners of America - buying group for wholesale distributors.
• SWAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSouthern Wholesalers Association - regional buying group for wholesale distributors.
• ALAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerican Lighting Association - industry association for lighting manufacturers and distributors.
• KlipboardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSavance Enterprise was acquired by Klipboard, a UK-based global provider of business management software serving retail, distribution, manufacturing, and rental businesses. The acquisition was announced January 14, 2026, with Klipboard gaining expanded presence in the US wholesale distribution market.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Epicor Software: Epicor's Kinetic and Prophet 21 are distribution-focused ERP suites serving electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and industrial wholesale distributors. They directly compete with Savance Enterprise for mid-market distribution customers seeking purpose-built ERP.
• Distribution One: Distribution One provides ERP software purpose-built for wholesale distribution, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and industrial supply verticals. It competes head-to-head with Savance Enterprise in the same mid-market customer segment with comparable inventory/order management functionality.
• ECI Software Solutions: ECI provides vertical-specific ERP and business management software for distribution and field service, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. It overlaps directly with Savance's verticals and customer profile.
• DDI System (Distributor Data Inc.): DDI System offers Inform ERP, a wholesale distribution software platform focused on inventory, warehouse, and order management. It competes directly with Savance for distribution ERP deals in similar mid-market accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Infor: Infor offers industry-specific CloudSuite solutions for distribution (including Infor Distribution SX.e) that overlap with Savance's market. It is a much larger incumbent with broader portfolio capabilities, targeting similar wholesale distributors.
• Oracle NetSuite: NetSuite is a leading cloud ERP platform that is frequently evaluated by wholesale distributors, particularly those growing beyond mid-market. While broader than Savance, it competes in the same replacement and upgrade opportunities.
• SAP Business One: SAP Business One is a widely deployed mid-market ERP that distribution companies consider alongside Savance. It is a broader incumbent offering, with overlapping financials, purchasing, and inventory modules.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a mainstream mid-market cloud ERP commonly shortlisted by wholesale distributors. It is a broad incumbent with broad capabilities rather than vertical specialization.
• Blue Yonder: Blue Yonder provides supply chain and ERP-adjacent solutions for distribution and wholesale customers, overlapping with parts of Savance's inventory, purchasing, and demand-planning functionality at a larger-enterprise tier.

Emerging players

• Acumatica: Acumatica is a cloud-native mid-market ERP with a Distribution Edition. While broader and newer than Savance in the distribution vertical, it increasingly competes for the same wholesale-distributor replacement deals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SavanceEnterprise
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/savance-enterprise
• Xx.com/SavEnterprise

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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