Insights | De Facto Software

Why Your Website Shouldn't Depend Solely on the Developer

By Jade C. 13/07/2026 – 10:00 | Hints and Tips

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

By Jade C. 06/07/2026 – 09:00 | Food Industry

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

The Business-Led Approach for Better ERP Project Outcomes

By Jade C. 23/06/2026 – 09:30 | Insights

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

Documents - Part 2: Advanced Features

By Dan S. 22/06/2026 – 14:30 | Insights

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,

Getting Muddy for a Cause

By Alan P. 22/06/2026 – 11:09 | News

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

The Real Cost of Disconnected Information in Packaging Operations

By Jade C. 16/06/2026 – 10:01 | Packaging Industry

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

By Jade C. 15/06/2026 – 12:43 | News

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

By Jade C. 05/06/2026 – 10:17 | Behind the Scenes

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... Joe - Graduate Support Analyst "Outside of work, I enjoy exp

A Fond Farewell to Rachael After 21 Years

By Jade C. 04/06/2026 – 10:00 | Behind the Scenes

After 21 years with De Facto, last week we said goodbye to Rachael, as she leaves the business to take on a new role. During her time with the company, Rachael has played an important role in the growth and development of De Facto, particularly within our customer support function. As Client Support Manager, she has he

More Than a Logo: The Story Behind the De Facto Brand

By Jade C. 03/06/2026 – 11:51 | Insights

Since De Facto Software was founded back in 1989, both our business and the industries we support have changed significantly. Technology has evolved. Customer expectations have increased. Businesses have become more connected, data-driven, and operationally complex. Over the years, our software has continued to evolve

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