Phocas

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Competition in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is fierce. Whether you are a CPG distributor, wholesaler or retailer, you are likely working to improve efficiencies, reduce costs from your supply chain and manage margins to squeeze as much profit as you can from every transaction.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Retail Data Analytics Data Analytics 98

Phocas

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Leading manufacturer and supplier of leaf chain is equipped with the information they need to make accurate and informed decisions across the whole business.

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Phocas

AUGUST 17, 2020

Can you have a conversation with your business intelligence solution while driving? Behler-Young sales people do. Robert Wright, a Senior Application Developer and Analyst at Behler-Young, integrated Amazon Alexa with Phocas , a business intelligence solution for manufacturers , distributors and retailers.

Retail 98

Retail Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 98

Phocas

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

A new partnership between Metalogic (part of the Jonas Metals Group) and Phocas business intelligence launches. The software pairing helps metal manufacturers, processors and distributors get fast ERP reporting and extend the data analytics functionality of the iMetal solution.

Data Analytics 98

Data Analytics Data Analytics Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 98

Phocas

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Industry leading ERP, Retail and Business Management software provider, Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) , and leading analytics software provider, Phocas Software , today sign ed a global partnership agreement that will enable KCS ’ customers to elevate data held in their KCS systems.

Retail 98

Retail Data Analytics Data Analytics 98

Phocas

MARCH 16, 2020

Business intelligence software company Phocas is almost two decades old, profitable and quickly approaching $50 million in revenue, but it believes a cash injection from OneVentures will help it more than double its revenue in the next three years.

Business Intelligence 105

Business Intelligence Business Intelligence Retail Data Analytics 105

Phocas

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Phocas business intelligence and Datafile software solutions, two longstanding s oftware providers dedicated to solving data problems for the SME market in the United Kingdom, have signed a local partnership agreement.

Digital Transformation 92

Digital Transformation Digital Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 92

Phocas

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Savona, an independent British food distributor, wanted a BI tool that reviews sales information includes human resources data and brings together online and offline orders into one version of the truth.

Planning 98

Planning 98

Phocas

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Inventory days formula is equivalent to the average number of days each item or SKU (stock keeping unit) is in the warehouse. Inventory days is an important inventory metric that measures how long a product is in storage before being sold.

Retail 97

Retail Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 97

Phocas

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

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

Real-time Data 98

Real-time Data 98

Phocas

MAY 3, 2020

Phocas customers operate in distribution, manufacturing and retail, so they're always analyzing their data to improve business performance. Covid-19 has impacted everyone; some are experiencing spikes in demand, whereas others have had to pivot exclusively to online sales.

Business Intelligence 110

Business Intelligence Business Intelligence Retail 110

Phocas

MARCH 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic puts risk management and disruption strategies under the spotlight as companies experience limited supply and others are battling cashflow shortages. For businesses who move and sell products, inventory management can be a never-ending battle.

Data Analytics 102

Data Analytics Data Analytics Retail Business Intelligence 102

Phocas

APRIL 13, 2020

For the past 55 years, Equipment Controls Company (ECCO) has provided natural gas measurement products, gas control products, and data acquisition products and services to a variety of utility and non-utility customers.

Data Visualization 111

Data Visualization Visualization Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 111

Phocas

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Caprice homewares uses Phocas business intelligence (BI) software to make better inventory management choices. Managing director Harvey Lewis says using the software is one of the smartest things he’s ever done.

Business Intelligence 98

Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 98

Phocas

JULY 2, 2020

As businesses reopen and customers resume spending, it’s more important than ever to have a full understanding of your stock. Having on hand what customers want today is crucial, but being able to anticipate what they will want or need in the coming months can be challenging to predict.

Retail 95

Retail Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 95

Phocas

OCTOBER 26, 2020

iQuip Group is an exciting new Australian wholesaler dedicated to supporting the paint, render and external façade industry. The company is owned and run by Rohan Salisbury, a wholesaler who is data-driven. He'd never run a business without Phocas data analytics, especially from the sales analysis point of view.

Retail 98

Retail Data Analytics Data Analytics Business Intelligence 98

Phocas

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Over the last decade, many industries have adopted business intelligence to help them lower costs, improve efficiency, spot trends, and take advantage of new opportunities. Whereas, business intelligence insights enable manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers to form strategic decisions using accurate, timely and complete information.

Business Intelligence 96

Business Intelligence Business Intelligence Retail 96

Phocas

MARCH 31, 2020

As COVID-19 has taken center stage around the world, the team leading the third-generation family-owned business has relied heavily on its reputation with retail customers and the industry to instill confidence in the future. Data analytics has helped it understand its situation and move fast.

Data Analytics 98

Data Analytics Data Analytics Retail Business Intelligence 98

Phocas

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Data analytics is one tool that has proven very successful for manufacturers and wholesalers to drive more responsive supply chain activities and optimize sourcing, warehousing, supplier performance and selling. Supply chain optimization means lowering costs and improving the performance of the production cycle with software and know-how.

Supply Chain 99

Supply Chain Data Analytics Data Analytics 99

Phocas

MARCH 12, 2020

Branches are the front lines of your business, leading the charge when it comes to customer touch points and building customer loyalty. Branch managers, their sales teams and support staff know your customers — many on a first name basis — and are the most qualified to recommend cross-selling opportunities to grow business.

Retail 98

Retail 98

Phocas

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Purchasing data analytics provides Wessex packaging with g reater visibility into sales, purchasing and inventory data to inform pricing and warehouse decisions. The company specializes in pallet wrap and operates out of a 75,000 square-foot warehouse in Somerset, UK with 30 employees managing over 2,000 SKUs.

Data Analytics 98

Data Analytics Data Analytics Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 98

Phocas

APRIL 21, 2020

Independent wholesaler American Metals Supply (AMS) provides sheet and coil steel, prefabricated duct and fittings, and HVAC products to commercial construction projects. The company operates out of eight locations serving customers in twelve states across the middle of the U.S. Typically, over half of AMS inventory is tied up in raw steel.

Monitoring 87

Monitoring Data Analytics Data Analytics 87

Phocas

MAY 13, 2020

During this time of uncertainty, business managers must have the ability to cut through the noise so they can see what’s happening and understand the changes taking place in their businesses. Accurate and timely data will help you decide which areas of your business are critical and where to focus.

Monitoring 97

Monitoring Finance Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 97

Phocas

JUNE 18, 2020

Everyone working in wholesale or retail industries knows how easy it is for customers to swap suppliers when an issue arises or not, so data analytics may hold the key to keeping them. Data is increasingly vital to mid-market businesses who want to carve out a competitive advantage.

Data Analytics 78

Data Analytics Data Analytics Retail Business Intelligence 78

Phocas

JULY 19, 2020

With constant streams of data being collected by companies daily, planning for the future is no longer as mysterious as it once was. But it is not a matter of having data that makes forecasting easier; instead, it depends on how the many layers of data are collated and analyzed.

Monitoring 88

Monitoring Planning Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 88

Phocas

APRIL 7, 2020

Due to the current health crisis some wholesalers are experiencing intense demand for certain products such as hand sanitizer, disinfectants, medical supplies, and personal protective equipment. Yet wholesalers in industries such as fashion and homewares have an oversupply of goods because customers have paused operations.

Supply Chain 91

Supply Chain 91

Phocas

APRIL 15, 2020

For distribution businesses, use your data to prioritize who's buying and who's selling, and then determine what specific products customers are buying and whether you can supply those products.

Data Analytics 87

Data Analytics Data Analytics Supply Chain Finance 87

Phocas

MAY 31, 2020

Safeaid Supplies is an English manufacturer and supplier of personal protective equipment. The company started out of a garage in 1976 and has grown to include 20 employees who service the entire country with guaranteed next day delivery. Safeaid prides itself in providing responsive, first-class customer service.

Business Intelligence 85

Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 85

Phocas

APRIL 5, 2020

Since the coronavirus outbreak in January 2020, Bunzl Safety has experienced unprecedented demand for its personal protective equipment (PPE) products. Having clear visibility into business performance has never been more important for the safety specialist.

Data Analytics 87

Data Analytics Data Analytics 87

Phocas

JULY 22, 2020

Cross-selling and upselling allows you to generate additional sales revenue by incentivizing existing customers to purchase more of what they need. Cross-selling must be executed well, so you don't water down the value of your brand.

Retail 69

Retail 69

Phocas

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Anyone who manages inventory is familiar with stock coverage. The question is, how do you measure 'days cover calculation' and other useful inventory metrics.

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Phocas

APRIL 23, 2020

Still, the industry is facing a dramatic drop in the traditional demand for products due to the disruption to hairdressing salons. Its products are designed for hairdressers and include everything from the technical 100 plus range of hair colours to hairdryers and speciality shampoos and conditioners.

Data Analytics 81

Data Analytics Data Analytics 81

Phocas

JANUARY 12, 2020

This time of year many businesses are dealing with seasonal demands and stock control. Seasonal trends come in many forms: increased sales of perfumes for the holidays, decreased sales in building products during the northern hemisphere winter, or increased sales of swimwear in the southern hemisphere summer.

Retail 75

Retail 75

Phocas

AUGUST 27, 2019

Phocas data analytics solution is now integrated with ASA’s enterprise products such as TireMaster Enterprise and TireMaster GTX software due to a new partnership finalised this week. ASA dealers can start using Phocas’ out-of-the-box solution to mine value from their business information and make data-driven decisions.

Data Analytics 78

Data Analytics Data Analytics 78

Phocas

JULY 18, 2019

Whether you work for a retail, distribution or manufacturing organization, selling more product at the highest profit margin is a constant goal. Companies understand that the rise in e-commerce technology presents an opportunity to sell more on a global scale and deliver products faster and easier to more customers.

E-Commerce 75

E-Commerce Retail Business Intelligence Business Intelligence 75

Phocas

JANUARY 6, 2021

Wholesale distributors have access to more data than almost any other business. With big players' dominance, distributor analytics software helps to analyze and optimize data specific to the wholesale industry and address challenges the new marketplace presents.

Retail 59

Retail Data Analytics Data Analytics 59

Phocas

APRIL 16, 2019

To compete in today's competitive market place, it is critical that executives have access to an accurate and holistic view of their business. The key element to sifting through a massive amount of data to gain this level of transparency is a robust analytics solution. As technology is constantly evolving, so too are data analytics solutions.

Data Analytics 78

Data Analytics Data Analytics Retail 78