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How Do Leisure Businesses Stay in Control as Product Ranges Grow?
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By Jade C.
30/07/2026
Growth creates complexity before you notice it Growth is something every leisure business strives for, but it often brings new challenges that aren't immediately obvious. A wider product range means more choice for customers, but it also creates more information to manage, more stock to control and more opportunities f
Overcoming Distribution Chaos: How De Facto ERP Empowers Operations Directors
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By Alan P.
27/07/2026
Operations directors in distribution face relentless pressure to cut costs, speed up fulfillment, and maintain perfect inventory accuracy all while navigating unpredictable supply chain disruptions. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system acts as a central nervous system, turning daily logistical headaches into sm
What a Long-Term ERP Partnership Really Looks Like
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By Jade C.
20/07/2026
There’s a common belief that ERP success is decided at go-live. If transactions process correctly and users are trained, the project is considered complete. But in practice, 'go-live' simply proves the system works. The real measure of ERP success is what happens 12, 24, or 60 months later. Built to Grow - Not Be Repla
Why Your Website Shouldn't Depend Solely on the Developer
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By Jade C.
13/07/2026
For many businesses, updating a website is still more complicated than it needs to be. A new landing page becomes a ticket for IT. A news article waits for a developer. A simple content amendment joins the bottom of an agency's workload. Over time, those delays discourage regular updates altogether. A Content Managemen
What Fresh Produce Businesses Can Learn From D&F McCarthy
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By Jade C.
06/07/2026
Fresh produce businesses operate in an environment where every decision counts. Products have limited shelf life, margins can be tight, and customer expectations continue to rise. As businesses grow, maintaining visibility and control becomes increasingly challenging. D&F McCarthy has been supplying fresh fruit and veg
How Modern ERP Resolves the "Living Stock" Problem
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By Alan P.
30/06/2026
In traditional wholesale distribution, inventory is generally quite predictable. A pallet of steel valves or a box of electrical components behaves itself; it stays the exact same size, shape, and weight from the moment it is logged into your warehouse to the moment it ships out. But if you are wholesaling products tha
The Business-Led Approach for Better ERP Project Outcomes
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By Jade C.
23/06/2026
ERP is often described as a system implementation. In reality, it is a business alignment exercise. While technology underpins the platform, ERP defines how an organisation operates - how orders move, how margins are protected, how stock is controlled, and how performance is measured. When ownership sits solely within
Getting Muddy for a Cause
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By Alan P.
22/06/2026
Well done to Team De Facto for completing the Race for Life Very Muddy 5K held at Trinity Park in Ipswich yesterday. Jade, Matt, Andy and Alan braved the summer heat and managed to negotiate all the muddy obstacles in a respectable time, having loads of fun and laughs and getting very muddy along the way. The team rais
Documents - Part 2: Advanced Features
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By Dan S.
22/06/2026
In the previous post in the series we explored the concept of Documents in EDP. This post explores some of their more advanced features. Generation Document Items in EDP can be configured to generate their files using built-in File Generators. SQL scripts can be used to generate simple files, such as CSV, JSON or XML,
The Real Cost of Disconnected Information in Packaging Operations
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By Jade C.
16/06/2026
Packaging businesses are managing more information than ever before. Not just stock levels and production schedules, but material specifications, recyclability data, supplier documentation, customer requirements, compliance obligations, sustainability evidence, and fluctuating material costs. As customer expectations a
Celebrating James' 15th Work Anniversary
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By Jade C.
15/06/2026
This year marks an important milestone for James as he celebrates 15 years with De Facto. Over the past decade and a half, James has witnessed the business evolve, embraced new challenges, and played a key role in supporting both our customers and colleagues. His experience, commitment, and knowledge have made him a va
Welcome to Our New Graduate Support Analysts
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By Jade C.
05/06/2026
We're pleased to have welcomed Joe and Harry to the De Facto team last month, who have joined the Support department to provide increased assistance for our customers. We asked our new recruits to tell us a bit about themselves. Here's what they had to say... Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new places and experienci