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How Do Leisure Businesses Stay in Control as Product Ranges Grow?
By Jade C.
30/07/2026 – 14:07
Growth creates complexity before you notice it Growth is something every leisure business strives for, but it often brings new challenges that aren't immediately obvious. A wider product range means more choice for customers, but it also creates more information to manage, more stock to control and more opportunities f
Overcoming Distribution Chaos: How De Facto ERP Empowers Operations Directors
By Alan P.
27/07/2026 – 12:39
Operations directors in distribution face relentless pressure to cut costs, speed up fulfillment, and maintain perfect inventory accuracy all while navigating unpredictable supply chain disruptions. An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system acts as a central nervous system, turning daily logistical headaches into sm
What Fresh Produce Businesses Can Learn From D&F McCarthy
By Jade C.
06/07/2026 – 09:00
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 Real Cost of Disconnected Information in Packaging Operations
By Jade C.
16/06/2026 – 10:01
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
The Changing Landscape of Agricultural Parts Distribution
By Alan P.
09/04/2026 – 09:41
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
More Connected Operations
By Jade C.
26/01/2026 – 11:30
Walk into any busy wholesale depot today, and the challenges are clear. Forklifts moving at pace, pallets arriving from multiple suppliers, customer orders flying in through every channel - all under increasing cost and compliance pressures. It’s an industry that runs on tight margins, rapid decisions and absolute accu
Transparency You Can Taste: How De Facto Handles Traceability
By Alan P.
20/10/2025 – 11:35
Traceability in food production is a crucial element of modern food safety and quality management systems. It enables producers, processors, and retailers to track every step of a food product’s journey; from raw material sourcing and processing to distribution and sale. By maintaining detailed records of where ingredi
Tackling the Skills Shortage in the Classic Automotive Industry
By Jade C.
10/10/2025 – 12:00
The classic automotive industry runs on skill, experience, and hands-on craftsmanship, but those skilled hands are becoming harder to find. Multiple studies show that 40% of businesses in this sector are struggling to recruit the staff they need. Whether you're sourcing parts, restoring cars, or managing customer order
ERP video case study for Food - Kestrel Foods (Forest Feast)
By Alan P.
06/10/2025 – 09:00
A De Facto Software video case study featuring Kestrel Foods (Forest Feast), one of our customers in the food industry.
Key Trends and Challenges Shaping the Wholesale Sector in 2025
By Alan P.
06/10/2025 – 10:15
The wholesale sector is undergoing rapid transformation driven by technology, shifting consumer expectations, global supply chain pressures, and increasing sustainability demands. No longer just a background player, wholesale has emerged as a key driver of efficiency, transparency, and adaptability. Below are some of t
ERP video case study for Wine, Beer & Spirits - John E Fells
By Alan P.
17/09/2025 – 10:45
A De Facto Software video case study featuring Fells Wines, one of our customers in the drinks (wine, beer and spirits) industry.
Seckford Success
By Jade C.
19/08/2025 – 14:46
It’s safe to say, that after 20 years’ experience working with multiple clients across the drinks industry, we’ve learnt a thing or two about the market and its’ unique challenges, intricate operations and evolving trends. From mastering supply chain complexities to navigating automated accrual accounting for En Primeu