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One Business, Many Channels: Lessons From JN Wine

#1706 | By Jade C. 13/08/2026 – 08:45

A customer buying a bottle in-store, ordering online or purchasing through a trade account may be interacting with the same business, but behind the scenes those transactions can follow very different routes. For James Nicholson Wine (JN Wine), that complexity is particularly relevant. The business combines retail, e-c

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Industry Events: London Wine Fair 2026

#1634 | 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

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

#437 | 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

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Helping Drinks Distributors Gain Competitive Advantage

#411 | By Alan P. 09/02/2026 – 13:13

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

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

#414 | 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

Smarter Trading for the Wine and Drinks Industry: Unlocking the Value of Liv-ex Integration

Smarter Trading for the Drinks Industry: Unlocking the Value of Liv-ex Integration

#381 | By Calum G. 25/09/2025 – 09:00

In the drinks trade, accurate data and efficient processes are essential. From managing product details to setting prices and keeping customers informed, the ability to connect seamlessly with industry partners can make all the difference. That’s why at De Facto Software, we’ve developed powerful integrations that link

Fells Wines Case Study

ERP video case study for Wine, Beer & Spirits - John E Fells

#622 | 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.

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Seckford Success

#373 | 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

Hills Prospect LWC Case Study

ERP video case study for Wine, Beer & Spirits - Hills Prospect LWC

#1621 | By Alan P. 10/07/2025 – 09:00

A De Facto Software video case study featuring Hills Prospect LWC, one of our customers in the drinks (wine, beer and spirits) industry.

James Nicholson Wine Case Study

ERP video case study for Wine, Beer & Spirits - JN Wine

#621 | By Alan P. 09/05/2025 – 09:30

A De Facto Software video case study featuring James Nicholson Wine (JN Wine), one of our customers in the drinks (wine, beer and spirits) industry.

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Evolving Your Business

#1716 | By Alan P. 05/10/2026 – 10:45

For mid-market enterprises looking to scale, choosing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system often comes down to a choice between rigid off-the-shelf software or layers of disconnected third-party integrations. De Facto Software provides a powerful alternative: an agile, enterprise-grade cloud ERP platform built,

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Documents - Part 3: Outbound Communication

#1672 | By Dan S. 11/08/2026 – 15:36

In the previous post in the series, we delved into some more advanced features. This post brings these features together and explains how they’re utilised to send emails, print files or upload files to file servers. Ad-Hoc An Outbound Communication Document can be created, populated and sent manually. This could be as