Insights | De Facto Software

How ERP Implementation Can Be Practical

By Jade C. 26/05/2026 – 09:00 | Insights

For many organisations, ERP implementation is associated with disruption. It is often viewed as a period of operational instability - long workshops redesigning processes, teams pulled away from their day jobs, and a sense that established workflows must be dismantled to make the system fit. This perception is understa

Industry Events: London Wine Fair 2026

By Jade C. 21/05/2026 – 12:00 | Wine, Beer and Spirits Industry

Recently, the De Facto team attended London Wine Fair 2026 - one of the most established events in the drinks industry calendar and an important opportunity to stay close to (one of many) the sectors we support. It was also great to spend time catching up with customers exhibiting at the event and seeing first-hand the

What Growing Manufacturers Can Learn from Hill’s Panel Products

By Jade C. 12/05/2026 – 12:18 | Materials & Components Companies

As manufacturers and distributors grow, managing day-to-day operations becomes increasingly difficult. More products, more suppliers, and more customer demand all place greater pressure on purchasing, warehousing, logistics, and fulfilment processes. This was a challenge faced by Hill’s Panel Products (HPP). HPP needed

Documents - Part 1: The Basics

By Dan S. 05/05/2026 – 12:49 | Insights

This is the first post in a series of Insights that will showcase the functionality around storing and transmitting files in our platform and how it can streamline workflows, reduce friction and improve day‑to‑day business processes. Concept In EDP a Document could represent many things: A single document containing a

More Than a Website: A Digital Extension of Your Business

By Andy J. 28/04/2026 – 12:52 | Insights

When we design and build websites, our starting point is always your business and not a template. Every business has its own vision, expertise, and way of delivering value to its customers. Too often we see businesses forced to reshape themselves to fit “out‑of‑the‑box” website and ERP platforms, losing the very detail

Multi-Company Support

By Charlie S. 21/04/2026 – 11:22 | Insights

EDP ERP delivers powerful multi‑organisation and multi‑company capabilities straight out of the box. It brings seamless centralised control across financial consolidation, shared data, and intercompany processes, while still giving each company the flexibility to tailor its own setup and operate with full autonomy. Use

Meet the Team: Tom B.

By Jade C. 14/04/2026 – 15:42 | Behind the Scenes

What led you to join the De Facto team? I joined De Facto fresh out of university, looking for something suited to my skills and near enough where I lived. I’d always been keen on technology, and university furthered that interest. Describe a project that you’re most proud of I’ve been very satisfied with numerous proj

The Value of Working Directly With Your ERP Developer

By Alan P. 07/04/2026 – 15:13 | Insights

When businesses evaluate ERP systems, most of the conversation centres on functionality. What modules are included? How flexible is it? Can it integrate with existing systems? Those are all important questions. But there’s another one that’s often overlooked: Who will you really be working with once the system is in pl

What’s Really Holding Your Drinks Business Back from Scaling?

By Alan P. 31/03/2026 – 16:43 | Wine, Beer and Spirits Industry

Most drinks businesses don’t hit a wall overnight. There’s no single moment where everything breaks. No dramatic system failure. No obvious red flag. Instead, growth just… slows. Orders take longer to fulfil. Margins get tighter. Teams start relying on spreadsheets. Decisions take longer because no one fully trusts the

A Smarter Way to Access and Share Work in De Facto EDP

By Jade C. 25/02/2026 – 10:18 | Hints and Tips

You may have seen our recent update introducing Progressive Web App (PWA) and EDP Deep Linking functionality. If you haven’t explored it yet, it’s worth taking a look - it’s a simple feature that can make everyday use of De Facto EDP faster and more efficient. Install EDP as a Progressive Web App De Facto EDP can now b

What Does "Configurability" Really Mean In ERP?

By Jade C. 16/02/2026 – 12:48 | Insights

“Configurable” is a word you may hear in ERP discussions. It suggests flexibility - the ability for a system to adapt to the way your organisation operates. But what that flexibility actually looks like in practice is not always clear. For decision-makers, understanding how configurability works - and how it differs fr

Helping Drinks Distributors Gain Competitive Advantage

By Alan P. 09/02/2026 – 13:13 | Wine, Beer and Spirits Industry

In this Insight post we take a look into some ERP Features that are especially valuable for drinks distributors (wine, spirits, beer) acting as importers, agents, or regional distributors. These features often become deciding factors when choosing or upgrading an ERP because they directly impact sales, customer experie