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WAREHOUSE MACHINERY - What Growing Manufacturers Can Learn from Hill’s Panel Products

What Growing Manufacturers Can Learn from Hill’s Panel Products

#1627 | By Jade C. 12/05/2026

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

Document-handling-in-EDP-ERP - Document management - Part 1: The Basics

Documents - Part 1: The Basics

#1622 | By Dan S. 05/05/2026

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. [[ContentFeed:5A54A405-0192-4C9E-A079-2570C0E8E18C]] Concept In EDP a Document could r

Future-Proofing Packaging Operations

Future-Proofing Packaging Operations

#1692 | By Alan P. 28/04/2026

Managing operations in the UK packaging sector has become increasingly complex, and keeping things running smoothly can feel like a constant balancing act. Today’s Operations Directors face real pressure from a mix of shifting compliance regulations, disconnected internal data, and the need for tight supply chain contr

MGOC Website Screenshot

More Than a Website: A Digital Extension of Your Business

#611 | By Andy J. 28/04/2026

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 ERP support

Multi-Company Support

#456 | By Charlie S. 21/04/2026

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

The Changing Landscape of Agricultural Parts Distribution

The Changing Landscape of Agricultural Parts Distribution

#1688 | By Alan P. 09/04/2026

The world of agricultural parts distribution is a high-stakes, race-against-the-clock operation that keeps the global food supply chain moving. Unlike standard automotive logistics, agricultural parts distribution operates under intense seasonal pressure, extreme component diversity, and the devastating financial impac

Many directions to choose from - The Value of Working Directly With Your ERP Developer

The Value of Working Directly With Your ERP Developer

#431 | By Jade C. 07/04/2026

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

Bottles on a production line

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

#437 | By Alan P. 31/03/2026

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

Overcoming Operational Challenges in the Engineering Industry through Integrated ERP Solutions

Overcoming Operational Challenges in the Engineering Industry through Integrated ERP Solutions

#1715 | By Alan P. 24/03/2026

As engineering companies navigate the operational landscape of today, they face a marketplace defined by rapid supply chain fluctuations, complex multi-tier production requirements, and stringent regulatory standards. To maintain profitability and operational control, firms must move away from fragmented legacy trackin

Operations Director - Helping Operations Directors Overcome Todays' Distribution Challenges

Helping Operations Directors Overcome Todays' Distribution Challenges

#1664 | By Alan P. 11/03/2026

Facing a complex landscape dominated by surging operational costs, severe labour shortages, post-Brexit regulatory friction, and rapid tech disruptions, Operations Directors in UK Distribution companies have a lot to deal with. Navigating these hurdles requires a delicate balance between keeping margins intact and main

Business ERP Software Deep Linking Tip

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

#433 | By Jade C. 25/02/2026

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

Configuring software

What Does "Configurability" Really Mean In ERP?

#428 | By Jade C. 16/02/2026

“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