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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
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
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
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
Meet the Team: Tom B.
By Jade C.
14/04/2026 – 15:42
What led you to join the De Facto team? I joined De Facto fresh out of university, looking for something suited to my skills and near enough where I lived. I’d always been keen on technology, and university furthered that interest. Describe a project that you’re most proud of I’ve been very satisfied with numerous proj
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
Helping Operations Directors Overcome Todays' Distribution Challenges
By Alan P.
11/03/2026 – 10:29
Facing a complex landscape dominated by surging operational costs, severe labour shortages, post-Brexit regulatory friction, and rapid tech disruptions, Operations Directors in UK Distribution companies have a lot to deal with. Navigating these hurdles requires a delicate balance between keeping margins intact and main
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