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Business KPIs: 5 important characteristics to be effective

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To remain competitive, business managers need to track how company-wide goals are regularly progressing. Setting business key performance indicators (KPIs) is one of the easiest ways to do this. Unfortunately, many people get their business KPIs wrong, by measuring too much or not what’s helpful or copying the metrics others are using. But for KPIs to be effective, it’s essential that managers consider..

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Five ways to increase profit margins in distribution

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March 4, 2021

Tracking profit margins is a full-time activity in distribution. Out-of-date reporting systems with little to no visibility beyond sales data can result in your business..

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How information gives companies a competitive advantage

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March 3, 2021

The pandemic of 2020 created a record number of new companies. A rise in entrepreneurship accompanies every downturn in economic history. Technology is making it easier for..

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Five ways to increase profit margins in distribution

2 MIN

January 1, 1970

Tracking profit margins is a full-time activity in distribution. Out-of-date reporting systems with little to no visibility beyond sales data can result in your business..

wholesale distribution sales strategy management & performance data analytics

latest posts

How information gives companies a competitive advantage

2 MIN

January 1, 1970

The pandemic of 2020 created a record number of new companies. A rise in entrepreneurship accompanies every downturn in economic history. Technology is making it easier for..

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Collaborative solutions for companywide budget consolidation

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January 1, 1970

If you ask businesspeople who get involved in the traditional budgeting process to describe the experience, we doubt many would say ‘collaborative’.

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5 trends in the building and industrial materials industry

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September 25, 2020

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

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Manufacturing business intelligence (BI) success stories

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July 29, 2020

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

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A new BI solution for the construction industry

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May 6, 2020

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

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Obex team uses business intelligence dashboards to track performance

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May 1, 2020

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

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Inventory optimization helps American Metals Supply adapt to change

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April 22, 2020

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

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The future of wholesale distribution is in your data

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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?

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May 7, 2019

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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August 8, 2017

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

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

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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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How to solve the key concerns in the building industry

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April 10, 2017

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

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

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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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Phocas helps Dixie Plywood build solid insights from Infor ERP

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September 15, 2016

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

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

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May 3, 2016

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

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SpanSet scales new heights with Phocas

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February 18, 2016

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

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ALSPEC Uses Phocas to Ignite Their Dynamics AX ERP Data

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January 20, 2016

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

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

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November 2, 2015

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

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Phocas Helps Manufacturer MA Ford Deliver Cutting Edge Quality & Service

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

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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)

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December 18, 2014

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

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Business KPIs: 5 important characteristics to be effective

Five ways to increase profit margins in distribution

How information gives companies a competitive advantage

Five ways to increase profit margins in distribution

How information gives companies a competitive advantage

Collaborative solutions for companywide budget consolidation

5 trends in the building and industrial materials industry

Manufacturing business intelligence (BI) success stories

A new BI solution for the construction industry

Obex team uses business intelligence dashboards to track performance

Inventory optimization helps American Metals Supply adapt to change

The future of wholesale distribution is in your data

Can data analytics assist the mergers and acquisitions process?

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

Phocas makes quick impression at BAT Industrial Products

Three ways building suppliers can get ahead of the competition

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

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

How to solve the key concerns in the building industry

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

Phocas helps Dixie Plywood build solid insights from Infor ERP

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

SpanSet scales new heights with Phocas

ALSPEC Uses Phocas to Ignite Their Dynamics AX ERP Data

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

Phocas Helps Manufacturer MA Ford Deliver Cutting Edge Quality & Service

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

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

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