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        How to get smart Financial Statements and improve profitability

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        While there are numerous metrics to describe a business, the real measure of success is profitability. Think about what has the most meaning to your stakeholders, employees, customers, and suppliers. It’s profit.

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        Why the future of finance depends on new skills

        3 MIN
        May 18, 2022

        As many economies emerge from the pandemic, the “Great Resignation” has brought people's issues sharply into focus.

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        5 things you need for financial reporting in the data decade (and how to get them)

        4 MIN
        May 10, 2022

        How much time does your finance team spend collecting, sifting, and analyzing data?

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        Why the future of finance depends on new skills

        3 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        As many economies emerge from the pandemic, the “Great Resignation” has brought people's issues sharply into focus.

        Read more
        finance financial statements hr dynamic reporting
        latest posts

        5 things you need for financial reporting in the data decade (and how to get them)

        4 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        How much time does your finance team spend collecting, sifting, and analyzing data?

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        Smart Financial Statements: What business leaders need to know

        3 MIN
        January 1, 1970

        There is perhaps nothing more dangerous than for an organization to base decisions on inaccurate or incomplete information.

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        Capital Coated Steel uses real-time data to react faster to change

        5 MIN
        November 22, 2021

        Critical insights are required by steel distributor, Capital Coated Steel to stay nimble and navigate a..

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        5 trends in the building and industrial materials industry

        2 MIN
        October 8, 2021

        The construction, engineering, building and industrial materials industries are some of the most resilient..

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        Data integration helps FB Chain analyze data in new ways

        3 MIN
        October 6, 2021

        Leading manufacturer and supplier of leaf chain is equipped with the information they need to make accurate..

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        case study manufacturing wholesale distribution building and industrial supplies executive ERP Kerridge Commercial Systems

        A list of 17 supplier KPIs to master

        2 MIN
        December 29, 2020

        Wholesale suppliers understand the value of data and the need to harness it within their businesses. To help..

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        Data analytics industry trends

        3 MIN
        November 30, 2020

        Having the appropriate data analytics solution is vital to strategic decision making. However,..

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        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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        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 use..

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        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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        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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        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 continue..

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        [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, overcome..

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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 of..

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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 opportunities..

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        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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        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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        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 tool..

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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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        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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        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 analytics..

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        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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        [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 construction..

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