This post is about helping you to plan for a successful ERP implementation. It could have been called “How to Avoid an ERP Implementation Failure”, but by following these steps, you will be set on the path for a successful implementation. Set a Realistic Time Frame: The time has come, you need to implement an ERP […]

Choosing an ERP system can be a lengthy and arduous process. Not only do you have to think of which system is best suited to your needs, but you also need to consider which ERP vendor is capable of helping your company through the ERP implementation and continuously into the future. Investing in an ERP […]

Choosing an ERP system can seem like a daunting task. It is a big undertaking but in the end it will streamline your business workflow. If you are thinking of implementing an ERP system, consider our top tips for choosing an ERP system that is right for YOU. Every business operates in different ways, because each […]

Following on from continued success and growth, Profitsflow has further developed its resources and offering to clients. The Wicklow and Wexford based firm has recently compiled the Irish ERP Market Report for the first quarter of 2018. Drawing information from participants across all relevant industries, a survey was conducted, with contributors having implemented ERP as […]

EFACS E/8 is a modern, fully integrated, flexible business solution. Built using the latest internet technology, EFACS E/8 can be run either in the cloud or on-premise. It has a component structure that enable an economic and precise fit to the most demanding of business requirements. It is browser based and operates on either a […]

It was a successful morning at the Profitsflow ERP Information Morning, held on Thursday, March 22nd in the Wexford Enterprise Centre. This event had originally been planned for March 8th but due to the snow was postponed for 2 weeks. Companies from a variety of industries met and a brief introduction to Profitsflow and EFACS […]

Here at Profitsflow, we love setting ourselves new challenges; so for this quarter, our task is to compile the Irish ERP Market Report for Q1 2018. We’ve put together a survey to help give us insight into the Irish ERP Market, and we would really appreciate you completing the survey. Plus, by completing it, you’re […]

The first stop in our 2018 Information Morning Series is in our new office in the Wexford Enterprise Centre on Thursday March 22nd.  The event promises to be an informative morning, giving attendees a full view of the EFACS solution and the opportunity to get a comprehensive understanding of the software and its benefits. It […]

Today’s chemical manufacturers and distributors are facing many modern challenges encompassing compliance and legal hurdles and their own software infrastructure; outdated business software can slowly damage even the most healthy of businesses. Thankfully ERP has grown, changed and improved to meet the challenges and demands of the modern chemical company, and is the best option […]

The electronics industry is faced with the most dynamic challenges of any industry. With fierce global competition these firms must compete with how rapidly they can develop and launch new products, especially when they are faced with constant change. In order to be competitive and effective, the firm must incorporate change as a normal business […]

The largest industry in the world, the food and beverage industry is also one which is extremely regulated and requires full traceability, a task made easy with the EFACS E/8 ERP solution. Companies within the food and beverage sector require tailored solutions, in order to fit their exact requirements, with EFACS E/8 it is achievable […]

Exel’s EFACS E/8 is thoroughly invaluable to the engineering sector, and Profitsflow’s Irish customers are reaping the benefits. Each client is able to respond to their specific market pressures with the assistance and flexibility of the EFACS integrated manufacturing system, irrespective of whether they need to manufacture bespoke items, prototypes, tooling or products with high […]

Eagle Field Service provides an end-to-end solution that enables companies to achieve increased efficiency and customer service, maximising profits and building competitive advantage. For Bailies Coffee, they needed a system for managing field service engineers, call-outs and preventative maintenance, but also a system that would fit the needs of both sides of the business, coffee […]

Due to the industrialisation of agriculture, there is a requirement for high efficiency in order to remain competitive. Each farmer has a specific set of needs and requirements and therefore systems needs to be in place which can be customisable and fit in with the individual unique requirements. This was a requirement that O’Donovan Engineering […]

For many years, the EFACS E/8 product has been a platform independent, browser-based and web-enabled enterprise ERP solution. However until recently the software was in the main delivered via an on-premises server. Even so, from the point of view of both the software developers and the customer, web-based software has been the obvious choice for […]

In June 2017 Profitsflow turned 8.  And we’re still growing strong.  We’ve welcomed four new ERP clients to the Profitsflow family so far this year.  But the biggest indicator of our growth to date is that as we enter our ninth year in business, we have opened a second office in Wexford. Since 2014 Arklow […]

In this article on the future of ERP for manufacturing and by extension field service, we catch up with Tony Pottle of Exel Computer Systems.  Well-known as an industry expert, Tony has worked in the ERP field providing solutions to the needs of businesses across the UK, Ireland and further afield for in excess of […]

On Sunday April 30th, 2017, the Sunday Business Post published an interview with Tadhg Henderson of Profitsflow.com, by Jason Walsh.  A transcript of the article in full is below. Manufacturing businesses have particular needs when it comes to enterprise resource planning. EFACS meets these demands, writes Jason Walsh. A lot of ERP systems are finance […]

The anticipated adverse consequences of the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the EU in June 2016 have been widely documented over the past number of months.  Nowhere will be affected by this massive political, cultural and economic change moreso than the island of Ireland. Whether you are located north or south of the border between the […]

2016 was a great year for us here at Profitsflow.  We welcomed a variety of new customers to our growing family of EFACS E/8 ERP and Eagle Field Service users here in Ireland.  We won the ERP HeadtoHead Best Vendor Award in October. But the biggest driver of change for us was the launch of […]

In October 2016, Exel Computer Systems released EFACS 8.6 at the annual EFACS User Group meeting in Northamptonshire.  Irish EFACS users had previously seen a preview at our own customer event in Dublin in September.  Although quietly launched, 8.6 is revolutionary.  It is fast, responsive, user-configurable and brings data to life.  It is fully browser-based.  […]

In 2016 we launched our ERP Information Days, with two half day sessions targeted at companies at various stages of the selection process looking at a new ERP software solution. In 2017, we are taking the event nationwide, with four dates in Cork, Galway, Dublin and Belfast allowing manufacturing and field service companies throughout the […]

October saw the official launch of EFACS E/8 Version 8.6.  With a brand new user interface building on the deep, integrated and user-friendly functionality of prior EFACS releases, 8.6 sees a clean “Windows 10” style tile based menu system incorporating embedded dashboards and a streamlined menu structure. It has proven massively popular in the market […]

We are delighted to announce that we have scooped the coveted Best Vendor Demonstration – Ireland 2016 award at the ERP HeadtoHead event in Dublin on October 19th, 2016.  Fighting off stiff competition from global brand names such as Microsoft, SAP, Sage, Epicor, Infor, Oracle, QAD, IFS and Netsuite  is not to be taken lightly! […]

September 27th 2016 at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin saw the first ever gathering of Profitsflow’s EFACS and Eagle Field Service customers. Representatives of companies as far flung as West Mayo, Louth, Cork, Limerick, Clare, Roscommon and even Birkenhead in the UK joined us and some of our Dublin based clients.  On hand to launch […]

On September 27th, the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin was the venue for the latest in our series of ERP Information Days.  With Tony Pottle of Exel Computer Systems in attendance to launch the latest release of EFACS, version 8.6, the event was well received and all agreed that it was a success. With companies visiting […]

If you’re looking for a new ERP solution for your manufacturing or field service company, ERP Head2Head is the event for you. Hosted by Lumenia Consulting, this two day action packed event compares all of the leading ERP solutions on a like for like basis.  In addition, the vendors will each have a stand in […]

The summer holidays are over, kids are back at school and now it’s time to start thinking strategically for the coming 12 months.  How will your business look for 2017?  What major decisions need to be taken in the next month or two to ensure the New Year gets off to a good start? Often […]

Our latest ERP Information Day, held at our Arklow, Co. Wicklow HQ, was well received by all.  With fifteen attendees representing ten separate firms all looking at their options for ERP, the event proved to be an informative and very useful one for all involved. We had targeted this event at manufacturing and field service […]

This is an all too familiar saying to us here at Profitsflow.  Over the years we have had companies come to us looking for information and understanding that they really need to get ERP up and running. They then go through various periods of activity followed by long breaks.  These “active” periods are typically grouped […]