What is Keel's procurement software and how does it differ from traditional ERPs?
Keel is a code-first operations platform that replaces rigid, legacy ERP systems with a fully customizable procurement stack. Unlike traditional ERPs that force you into fixed workflows, Keel models your actual purchasing process — your approval chains, supplier rules, and budget structures — and deploys it on managed serverless infrastructure. You own every workflow and can iterate freely without waiting months for a vendor to update their roadmap.
What does the procurement software demo include?
The demo is a live, personalised walkthrough of Keel's procurement system tailored to your operations. You'll see purchase order creation, supplier management, approval routing, budget tracking, three-way matching, and internal tool generation — all configured around your use case. It typically runs 30–45 minutes and is led by a Keel product expert who can answer technical and operational questions in real time.
How long does it take to go live with Keel's procurement platform?
Most teams go from initial scoping to a production-ready procurement system in a matter of weeks. Keel's Build for Me service has you live quickly with a full handover to your team. The timeline depends on your workflow complexity and integration requirements, but Keel's serverless infrastructure and Schema-driven approach eliminate the long setup cycles typical of traditional enterprise software implementations.
Can Keel integrate with our existing financial systems and tools?
Yes. Keel is built for seamless integration. The procurement system connects with financial systems for automatic budget updates, invoice reconciliation, and cost tracking. It also integrates with e-commerce platforms, 3PLs, IoT devices, and virtually any tool in your tech stack via API. Keel's open-source components and strongly typed SDKs make connecting your existing infrastructure straightforward for your engineering team.
Is Keel suitable for businesses in highly regulated industries?
Absolutely. Keel was built by founders who operated in the highly regulated online pharmacy space and experienced first-hand the compliance demands of such environments. The platform includes built-in audit trails, role-based and row-based permissions, deny-by-default access control, ICO-registered data protection, and full traceability from receipt to shipment — making it a strong fit for regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and medical supply chains.
Does Keel's procurement system support multi-location and multi-currency operations?
Yes. Keel's procurement system natively supports multi-currency and multi-location purchasing. You can manage supplier catalogs, raise purchase orders, and track budgets across multiple sites or business units from a single platform. Inventory updates, PO-based receipts, and discrepancy handling all function seamlessly across locations, giving operations teams unified visibility without stitching together separate tools for each region or warehouse.
What kind of supplier management features does Keel offer?
Keel provides detailed supplier records including pricing terms, certifications, performance KPIs, and preferred supplier rules. You can build custom supplier onboarding forms and workflows, track performance against bespoke metrics, set custom alerts for supplier issues or budget overruns, and manage the full requisition-to-receipt flow. Automated approvals and three-way matching ensure spend control without the manual overhead of managing suppliers across emails and spreadsheets.
Can we expand beyond procurement to other operations modules as we grow?
Yes — Keel is a unified operations platform, not a single-module tool. Starting with procurement, you can seamlessly add inventory management, order management, warehouse management, production management, and fulfilment as your needs evolve. Because the Keel Schema is the single source of truth for your entire system, adding new modules integrates natively with your existing data model, workflows, and permissions without a disruptive re-implementation.