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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.

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        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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        Midfix replaces static spreadsheets with on-demand dashboards

        4 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        1 MIN
        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

        1 MIN
        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

        1 MIN
        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

        3 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        3 MIN
        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

        3 MIN
        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

        3 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        3 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        2 MIN
        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

        1 MIN
        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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