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        We are happy to be a B Corp Certified business

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        Phocas secures 37 top rankings in BARC's 2023 BI + Analytics Survey

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        October 31, 2022

        The voice of the BI and analytics community has officially spoken following the release of The BI & Analytics Survey 23 by software selection and strategy experts, BARC last week.

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        Phocas Products Now on Sage Intacct Marketplace

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        October 10, 2022

        Phocas Software helps Sage customers gain more insights from their business

        Phocas Software, a business planning and analytics platform for sales, operations, and finance teams,..

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        Phocas secures 37 top rankings in BARC's 2023 BI + Analytics Survey

        3 MIN
        September 14, 2022

        The voice of the BI and analytics community has officially spoken following the release of The BI & Analytics Survey 23 by software selection and strategy experts, BARC last week.

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        Phocas Products Now on Sage Intacct Marketplace

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        September 14, 2022

        Phocas Software helps Sage customers gain more insights from their business

        Phocas Software, a business planning and analytics platform for sales, operations, and finance teams,..

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        What is Driver Based Planning?

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        September 14, 2022

         

        The devil is always in the detail, especially when it’s budgeting time. When we’re in business planning mode we’re looking at what worked well and what didn’t, as well as..

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        Midfix replaces static spreadsheets with on-demand dashboards

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        March 11, 2021

        MIDFIX are experts in onsite and offsite supports for the mechanical and electrical industries, delivered..

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        Phocas makes it easy for Litex Industries to find hidden data

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        November 18, 2020

        Litex Industries (Litex), designs, sources and manufactures ceiling fans, lighting fixtures and patio..

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        Get visible data and improve business outcomes

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        August 27, 2020

        Business leaders want to make decisions faster and with more efficiency.  Without visible data that is..

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        Data consolidation across Litex Industries enables strategic decision-making

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        August 24, 2020

        Litex Industries Limited is an extensive electrical products wholesaler located in Texas, USA. After the..

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        Electrical supplier leverages data across its business to improve performance

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        July 31, 2020

        Parrish-Hare is an electrical products supplier for commercial and industrial construction across Texas. The..

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        BI solution helps USESI make immediate margin gains

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        December 18, 2019

        U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. (USESI) is one of America's largest electrical component distributors in the..

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        How to be more effective at execution in a wholesale business

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        August 23, 2019

        Speed may never be more important to your business than it is today. The right data analytics solution can..

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        [eBook] Run your business by your data: Electrical suppliers transform using data analytics

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        August 21, 2019

        According to IBISWorld the electrical wholesale industry generated $219bn in the last 12 months in the US, UK..

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        Loeb Electric spots trends using data analytics

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        August 14, 2019
         

        As Loeb Electric grew and data inquiries increased, the company needed better technology. The company..

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        Phocas illuminates customer relationships for Mercury Lighting

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        March 15, 2019

        Mercury Lighting (Mercury) is Canada’s largest independent lighting solutions provider, offering nearly 9,000..

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        Revere Electric Supply uses Phocas to streamline access to data and decisions

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        November 22, 2018

        Electric supplier leverages data analytics solution to enhance data-driven culture, automate and optimize..

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        Billows switches to Phocas and sees everyone using data with ease

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        April 9, 2018

        Phocas helped Billows reduce the number of printed reports and made it easier for everyone to access relevant..

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        Luceco finds financial and efficiency returns through Phocas Business Intelligence

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        July 11, 2017

        Luceco became a data-driven sales organization that is building stronger,more loyal customer relationships..

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        How to build a better BI solution through a culture of learning

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        March 30, 2017

        Partnering with our customers is how we develop practical features from the ground up that suit non-technical..

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        [eBook] Electrical industry - The benefits of business intelligence for electrical businesses

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        October 16, 2016

        Electrical suppliers and distributors face intense competition, a battle for talent and an ongoing struggle..

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        Be enlightened with data - business intelligence for electrical

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        September 12, 2016

        Business Intelligence (BI). It is the one thing that has put over 130 electrical companies using Phocas ahead..

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        Countrywide Electrical Distributors enhance business data with Phocas

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        August 22, 2016

        “We see Phocas as currently an intrinsic part of what we do...” - Sales Manager, Barry Brown.

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        Phocas simplicity brings Zeller faster and smarter decision making

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        December 17, 2015

        Zeller Corporation in the US has been providing engineering solutions to global customers for half a century...

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        Phocas Lights Up the Data of AEL Electrical Distributors

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        August 6, 2015

        AEL is a specialist electrical distributor based in Aberdeen, Scotland & was established in 1981 by Mr Graeme..

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        [VIDEO] Success Story - Dave Moench (CFO, 3E, Infor SX.e)

        April 20, 2015

        In this video blog, we speak to Dave Moench (CFO at 3E) to see how he uses Phocas alongside Infor SX.e ERP.

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        Mid-Island Electrical Increases Business Productivity with Phocas

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        March 2, 2015

        Mid-Island Electrical Supply is the principal industrial electrical distributor in New York City, the Hudson..

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        Kriz-Davis energizes sales & raises service levels with Phocas

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        November 20, 2014

        Whether it is sales, purchasing, operations, inventory analysis, finance or accounts receivable – the..

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        Phocas Puts Data Discovery in the Spotlight at ALP Lighting

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        September 10, 2014

        ALP Lighting manufactures and distributes Lighting Components to OEM Lighting fixture manufacturers across..

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        Phocas Software Putting the Spark in United Electric’s Data

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        August 21, 2014

        If you’re in the electrical industry and you’re not using Phocas Software, there are many new and exciting..

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