Customer Profile
D& F McCarthy deal in a wide range of fresh produce. In addition to the raw goods, McCarthy have a preparation and packaging operation. The company works with a large number of suppliers, ranging from small market gardeners to major importers.
With warehouses in Norwich and Great Yarmouth, Norfolk based D & F McCarthy Ltd distribute fresh produce throughout the county. Established in 1877, the company has developed from selling fruit from a market to a multi-million pound business. McCarthy customers range from wholesalers, retailers, schools, air-bases, to hotels and restaurants. McCarthy is also proud to hold three Royal Warrants and have been providing fruit and vegetable to HM the Queen, HM the Queen Mother and HRH the Prince of Wales for many years.
Key Achievements
Enabled increased productivity through streamlining practices.
New business opportunities identified for client.
Consistently exceeded customer expectations throughout.
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Key Features
Support for Outside Processing
Detailed Analysis of Packing Costs and Supplier Returns
Flexible Production Module
Back to Back Processing from Sales through Purchasing to Production
EDI and XML Support
D & F McCarthy
McCarthy
Increases Productivity Using The de Facto Suite 
D& F McCarthy Ltd, a major UK fresh produce processor and distribution company, has chosen de Facto as its accounting and business management system platform. The company has been able to streamline business processes and increase productivity using this powerful, yet flexible solution.
To find out how de Facto S5 can benefit your business, Contact Us now on 01473 417 200 or Email Us.
Scenario
- A Flexible And Accurate Stock-Focused Product Needed!
In 1996, McCarthy were involved in a search for a suitable financial and logistics solution to the company's growing and diverse needs. They spent several years evaluating systems to replace their outdated Sage accounting package, considering mainstream products along with specialist packages for the food industry.
Martin McCarthy had a list of essential features and benefits to be provided by a new system, but most important was the ability to handle their fast-moving trade and be flexible and accurate enough to process transactions as they wanted. The system had to be totally integrated and focus on the key element - stock.
The nature of their business means long working hours to ensure the freshest produce is provided. Orders are taken right up to 11pm for next day delivery, with staff working through the night to pick orders and load the lorries.
Powerful
Price List Features
After reviewing a number of competing systems, McCarthy chose de Facto. One of the powerful features of de Facto stood out for them. Martin McCarthy explains:
Price
lists are a key feature of the de Facto system. We can act on any
changes in the market, with prices being updated and filtered through
to all customers automatically.
De
Facto's Business Knowledge Yields Benefits For The Client
De Facto Software worked closely with McCarthy to understand and analyse their working practices, thereby ensuring that the new system was implemented in the optimal fashion. As a result of the examination of the business and working practices, a number of areas for change and improvement were identified and actioned. Martin McCarthy said:
This
was a really useful exercise. Thanks to this careful scrutiny, we
identified new business opportunities and changed our methods of
operation to improve productivity.
Working
With You To Deliver Beyond Expectations
De Facto Software always work closely with their clients throughout the process to produce the best possible results. McCarthy have found their expectations have been met in all respects, and have been exceeded in many areas.
Helping
The Client Continues Long After Implementation
The on-going service De Facto provides is extensive. On-line and hotline support is provided from within an annual contract. The contract keeps McCarthy, and all other customers, up-to-date with the latest version of the de Facto software, ensuring they keep pace with technological advancements and enhancements to the package.
The
Ideal ERP and Accounting Software for UK Processor Businesses
de Facto S5 has all the key features you need to handle Processing activities, including Support for Outside Processing, Detailed Analysis of Packing Costs and Supplier Returns, Flexible Production Module, Back to Back Processing from Sales through Purchasing to Production, EDI and XML Support and much more. S5 is the ideal ERP solution for any UK Processor business.
To find out how de Facto S5 can benefit your business, Contact Us now on 01473 417 200 or Email Us.
