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        The business benefits of measuring lost sales

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        Understanding the reasons behind lost sales is critical to stopping the leak and increasing sales in the future. Performing a lost sales analysis is one of the best ways to identify where improvements to your sales strategy are needed. This blog will explore the benefits of using your business data to evaluate lost sales. 

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        Bring your profit and loss statement to life and react faster to emerging trends

        2 MIN
        July 28, 2021

         

         

        Demand from branch managers through to board members for up-to-date accurate financial information has made monthly performance and cash-flow predictions unfit for purpose.

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        Phocas rates 50/50 in Capterra's top data analysis tools of 2021

        2 MIN
        July 26, 2021

        Phocas received a perfect 50/50 score from customers in the newly released Data Analysis Shortlist Software Report by Capterra, a free online service that helps organizations..

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        Bring your profit and loss statement to life and react faster to emerging trends

        2 MIN
        January 1, 1970

         

         

        Demand from branch managers through to board members for up-to-date accurate financial information has made monthly performance and cash-flow predictions unfit for purpose.

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        business intelligence basics finance decision-making dynamic reporting
        latest posts

        Phocas rates 50/50 in Capterra's top data analysis tools of 2021

        2 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        Phocas received a perfect 50/50 score from customers in the newly released Data Analysis Shortlist Software Report by Capterra, a free online service that helps organizations..

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        business intelligence basics it reviews and recognition executive business intelligence software
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        Phocas and Epicor partnership on display at Insights 2021

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        January 1, 1970

         

         

        The theme of the 2021 Epicor Insights event was Accelerate your knowledge, perfectly complimenting the rapid digital transformation occurring across businesses to..

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        5 trends in the building and industrial materials industry

        2 MIN
        September 25, 2020

        The construction, engineering and building & industrial materials industries have a vital role to play in..

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        building and industrial supplies Acumatica

        Manufacturing business intelligence (BI) success stories

        2 MIN
        July 29, 2020

        Manufacturers are turning to business intelligence because the process of making products is a huge..

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        case study manufacturing building and industrial supplies strategy management & performance consumer goods KPIs and metrics

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        A new BI solution for the construction industry

        1 MIN
        May 6, 2020

        A new partnership between Phocas Software and Aktion Associates will empower construction businesses to..

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        IT building and industrial supplies Sage press release

        Obex team uses business intelligence dashboards to track performance

        3 MIN
        May 1, 2020

        In 2008, the founders of Obex Protection in Worcester saw the potential for better glazing and façade..

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        case study manufacturing building and industrial supplies dynamic reporting data analytics BI dashboards

        Inventory optimization helps American Metals Supply adapt to change

        2 MIN
        April 22, 2020

        Independent wholesaler American Metals Supply (AMS) provides sheet and coil steel, prefabricated duct and..

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        case study wholesale distribution plumbing and HVAC building and industrial supplies inventory and operations data analytics

        The future of wholesale distribution is in your data

        3 MIN
        June 28, 2019

        The distribution of goods is a vital part of the global economy.  Nonetheless, as wholesale markets..

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        Can data analytics assist the mergers and acquisitions process?

        2 MIN
        May 7, 2019

        The key principle behind M&A is that joining two companies is more valuable than operating them..

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        finance electrical plumbing and HVAC building and industrial supplies executive retail mechanical and industrial

        [eBook] How building suppliers and manufacturers can improve sales and stock management

        3 MIN
        December 6, 2018

        Building suppliers and manufacturers must embrace new technologies to better respond to challenges,..

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        Phocas makes quick impression at BAT Industrial Products

        2 MIN
        September 25, 2018

        Phocas provides BAT Industrial Products with the information they need to take action to reduce the number..

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        Three ways building suppliers can get ahead of the competition

        3 MIN
        November 1, 2017

        In this blog, we discuss how building suppliers can improve customer service, better understand their..

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        Phocas is a constant in a sea of change for B&R Enclosures

        2 MIN
        August 8, 2017

        B&R Enclosures is a private family-owned Australian business with global ambitions.

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        case study manufacturing building and industrial supplies SYSPRO

        [eBook]:10 metrics every MAM user must know and measure

        2 MIN
        June 5, 2017

        If you’re in sales or you need to meet revenue targets, you may wish you knew how to find sales..

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        MAM automotive building and industrial supplies

        How to solve the key concerns in the building industry

        2 MIN
        April 10, 2017

        Building and industrial supply businesses deal with several concerns that makes staying competitive in an..

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        building and industrial supplies strategy management & performance Merlin

        Flexible, simple and intuitive – How the Hayley Group benefits from Phocas

        2 MIN
        October 24, 2016

        Hayley Group PLC was originally established in 1976 under the name Hayley Bearings Ltd and, as the name..

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        case study wholesale distribution Infor building and industrial supplies

        Phocas helps Dixie Plywood build solid insights from Infor ERP

        5 MIN
        September 15, 2016

        Since 1944, privately owned and operated Dixie Plywood and Lumber Company has been the preferred wholesale..

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        case study wholesale distribution Infor building and industrial supplies

        “Just don’t tell our competitors” - Phocas sits down with Monument Tools

        2 MIN
        May 3, 2016

        Monument Tools is a fifth generation manufacturer of hand tools and one of the largest specialist hand..

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        case study manufacturing building and industrial supplies Sage

        SpanSet scales new heights with Phocas

        2 MIN
        February 18, 2016

        International group SpanSet is the name behind the most advanced lifting, lashing and personal safety..

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        case study manufacturing building and industrial supplies Sage

        ALSPEC Uses Phocas to Ignite Their Dynamics AX ERP Data

        2 MIN
        January 20, 2016

        Established in 1974, ALSPEC are the market leaders in the design and distribution of innovative aluminium..

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        case study Microsoft Dynamics AX wholesale distribution building and industrial supplies

        Walker Zanger refines its decision-making with Phocas & Prophet 21 ERP

        2 MIN
        November 2, 2015

        “Many of our directors and showroom professionals have design degrees. We wanted to give them the..

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        case study manufacturing finance Epicor Prophet 21 building and industrial supplies

        Phocas Helps Manufacturer MA Ford Deliver Cutting Edge Quality & Service

        2 MIN
        July 9, 2015

        “What’s particularly useful is the ability to create ad hoc reports and drill down easily into the data…”,..

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        case study manufacturing global shop building and industrial supplies

        [VIDEO] Ardex Unlocks Their MS Dynamics CRM and SAP ERP Data

        1 MIN
        January 9, 2015

        "Understanding customer needs is core to what we do. That's the essence of our existence. Unless we are..

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        Phocas Software Powers The Data of Wholesaler ICCONS (SAP Business One ERP)

        2 MIN
        December 18, 2014

        ICCONS is an exciting new Australasian wholesaler dedicated to providing an extensive range of..

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        case study wholesale distribution SAP Business One building and industrial supplies
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