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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 Bottles Drinks Distributors

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

Turning Grit Into Impact Mud Race ERP Software

De Facto Take on Pretty Muddy 5k

By Jade C. 02/02/2026 – 11:25

At De Facto, supporting our community and standing behind causes that truly matter is part of who we are. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that our team will be taking part in the Pretty Muddy 5K at Trinity Park on 21 June 2026 - a fun, energetic, and wonderfully muddy challenge organised by Cancer Research UK. Pr

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

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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 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

EDP User Interface Guide Software Business System Help

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

De Facto Software CRM

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

De Facto ERP

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

Display of food products

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