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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
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
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
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
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
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
Helping Drinks Distributors Gain Competitive Advantage
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
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
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
De Facto ERP Now With CRM Built-In as Standard
By Alan P.
16/12/2025 – 15:31
De Facto's built in CRM functionality helps businesses manage interactions with customers, prospects and suppliers. Enabling sales, marketing and service teams to organise customer information, track communications, and streamline sales, marketing and support activities. Seamless User Experience CRM functionality is an
Turning a Daunting Task into a Strategic Opportunity
By Alan P.
19/11/2025 – 15:21
Replacing an ERP system is no small undertaking. As a core part of your business infrastructure, it’s deeply embedded in day-to-day operations. Any disruption carries risk, so much so that many organisations postpone change until it’s unavoidable. Unfortunately, by that point, outdated systems and processes may already
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