RPM App

Managing Equipment Rentals in Business Central – What Actually Works – You chose Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central because it’s a solid ERP. It handles your financials, manages your purchasing, and tracks your inventory. But when you try to manage equipment rentals? You hit a wall. Standard Business Central treats your bulldozers like widgets in…

Key Takeaways and Insights From the AED Summit 2026 – By Kayla Magnan Tom Marshello and I just wrapped up three days at the 2026 AED Summit at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. If you’ve been before, you know this is where dealers, manufacturers, and distributors drop the sales pitches and actually talk about what’s…

5 Game-Changing Leadership Lessons from the AED Women in Equipment Conference Walking into a room full of women shaping the future of the equipment industry? Pure inspiration. The AED Women in Equipment Conference delivered strategies, stories, and support that you can put to work immediately. Whether you missed the event or want to revisit the…

Unified Equipment Dealer Management – RPM Stop juggling disconnected systems that drain your productivity. If you’re managing rentals in one system, service in another, and parts in a third—while your accounting team manually reconciles everything—you know the real cost of operational chaos. Missed opportunities, billing errors, and frustrated customers are symptoms of a bigger problem:…

Before the Demo: Your Essential DMS Evaluation Guide – 5 Critical Questions Every Equipment Dealer Must Ask Before Investing – Selecting the right Dealer Management System (DMS) for your equipment dealership goes far beyond comparing features on a spec sheet. It’s a strategic business decision that will impact your operations, growth trajectory, and competitive position…

Unit Statistics in RPM - A quick overview of the Billing Codes functionality - This video demonstrates unit statistics, showcasing how rental, sales, and service data are tracked to calculate margin and ROI in RPM. It highlights utilization rates, revenue streams, and cost tracking, and demonstrates drill-down insights into source documents and posted invoices.   Unit...

Billing Codes in RPM - A quick overview of the Billing Codes functionality - The video provides an overview of the RPM billing code functionality, which allows users to set up both recurring and one-time billing cycles with flexible intervals like days, weeks, or months. It also supports varied pricing models, including best pricing (e.g.,...

Planned Maintenance in RPM - A quick overview of the Planned Maintenance feature - This video introduces the Planned Maintenance feature within RPM, which enables users to set up and manage scheduled maintenance tasks for individual units based on time intervals, usage readings, or both. Through customizable service cadences, detailed records of required parts, labor,...

2025 MHEDA Convention Recap Get the Scoop on the Tech, Talent, & Tools for Growth Displayed at the Show! The 2025 MHEDA Annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase brought together over 600 industry-leading professionals from the material handling, distribution, and logistics industries in Tampa, FL, from April 27-30. As an exhibitor and solutions partner, Suite Engine...

Why You Should Invest in ERP Now, Not Later –  Material Handling Equipment Dealers Should Prepare for the Rebound – Economic uncertainty continues to challenge industries across the board, but for material handling equipment dealers, the future isn’t just about weathering the storm—it’s about preparing for the rebound. According to the MHEDA Q2 Economic Report,…

ARA Show Insights –  Gear Up for Success at the ARA Show After our experience at the AED Summit, we found ourselves eagerly anticipating what the American Rental Association (ARA) Show had in store. Spoiler alert: it did not disappoint. The ARA knows how to bring it all together. Stepping into the ARA Show was…

Revved Up From The AED Summit –  The 2025 AED Summit, held from January 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, was a dynamic event featuring more than 700 organizations dedicated to advancing the equipment distribution industry. This year’s conference was packed with insightful sessions, engaging keynote speakers, and valuable networking opportunities, all aimed at fostering…