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Industry Events: London Wine Fair 2026

By Jade C. 21/05/2026 – 12:00

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

WAREHOUSE MACHINERY

What Growing Manufacturers Can Learn from Hill’s Panel Products

By Jade C. 12/05/2026 – 12:18

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

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Documents - Part 1: The Basics

By Dan S. 05/05/2026 – 12:49

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

Packaging

Future-Proofing Packaging Operations

By Alan P. 28/04/2026 – 11:56

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

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Multi-Company Support

By Charlie S. 21/04/2026 – 11:22

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

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The Value of Working Directly With Your ERP Developer

By Alan P. 07/04/2026 – 15:13

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

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

By Alan P. 31/03/2026 – 16:43

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

Business ERP Software Deep Linking Tip

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

By Jade C. 25/02/2026 – 10:18

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

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What Does "Configurability" Really Mean In ERP?

By Jade C. 16/02/2026 – 12:48

“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

Wine Glass Official Patron WineGB

De Facto Joins Wines of Great Britain (WineGB) as a Patron

By Jade C. 28/01/2026 – 13:30

We’re proud to be supporting WineGB, the national body representing the English and Welsh wine industry. WineGB plays a vital role in championing the sector - representing producers to media, government, and trade, while supporting the sustainable growth of an industry that continues to accelerate. Through initiatives

File Drag and Drop onto a records

File Drag and Drop in De Facto EDP

By James D. 14/01/2026 – 12:02

New functionality you will love. Frustrated with looking for emails and other files that relate to a specific thing in your business system? No problem, we've got you covered! For example, you can quickly drag and drop any file onto an ERP contact, creating a linked document with the file attached. The document can eas

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Latest De Facto EDP User Interface Guide

By James D. 13/01/2026 – 09:30

We’re pleased to announce the release of the latest version of De Facto EDP ERP. This update introduces a range of new functionality and enhancements designed to elevate the user experience and help you maximise the value of your De Facto system: List Data Links for easier navigation throughout the system. Progressive