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 […]

Achieving the optimum stock holding is critically important for the viability and profitability of any business, but weighing the competing forces of customer demands versus supplier lead times is particularly troublesome for manufacturers. As the business grows, it becomes gradually more difficult over time to marry the long lead times associated with importing parts, components […]

As the cloud has evolved over recent years as the primary delivery model for many business software solutions such as e-mail, CRM, even standalone accounting software, companies implementing ERP have tended to shy away and opt for the perceived safety of on-premises installations. Lately this has begun to change and over the next 18 to […]

This is a question that arises time and time again. If you find yourself asking the question, it is worth considering all of the variables. The answer will probably not be what you expect it to be. Why? Because implementing ERP will take quite an amount of time, usually at least a number of months. […]

Why do so many ERP selection projects stop without choosing a system? If you’re asking the question “Do we need ERP Software?” then the answer is probably yes.  Whether you are using an old, outdated and non-user friendly ERP solution or you don’t have one at all, there is no doubt that a properly implemented […]

Used for their intended purpose, spreadsheets are an invaluable tool that enable business and allow individuals, departments and companies to share information with each other.  However, the more common picture is one of disaster, where it is not uncommon for the business in its entirety to be put at risk. Spreadsheets: a brief history The […]

Anyone who has been involved in the scheduling of field service engineers will understand the complexity of the task at hand. An engineer with the right skill level needs to attend an emergency call out to keep a production line moving, has to have the parts needed for the job with them, and the specifications […]

If you have read some of the numerous ERP implementation disaster stories online, or even worse experienced it for yourself first hand, you may be thinking that embarking on a new ERP project for your business is a minefield and that it should be put off until the last possible moment. However, in practice, where […]

Once little more than a contact management system, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for many businesses is now an essential powerhouse of the Sales department. Within the context of manufacturing businesses, this has long been recognised by Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) providers and has become an increasingly integrated element of modern business management software. With the […]

VISION & VERSATILITY At Profitsflow, we start with you. Your vision for your system is the priority. We supply only versatile, configurable and flexible software that can be tailored and adapted as required to the business in question. These are not rigid accounts systems enforcing specific processes. We provide manufacturing and service software that moulds […]

An Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution can have numerous benefits to a process manufacturing company. Manufacturers in Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Hygiene, or Chemicals are all great ERP candidates. Below are the industry areas that highlight where an ERP system provides the greatest benefit. By implementing the real-time, integrated business information of ERP in […]

Across the world, industries are witnessing a push to make full use of the conveniences afforded to us by advancements in mobile technology, weighing risk versus reward in an effort to keep up with the times. Financial, medical, and government industries have all embraced mobile technology, and the field service industry hasn’t been left behind. […]

Profitsflow.com presents our ERP for Manufacturing Webinar on Thursday 14th May at 2.30pm.   Feeling stressed? Struggling to keep on top of stock, production planning, managing parts, bills of materials, accurate costings?  Suppliers not performing?  Monthly accounts late? If you recognise any of these symptoms, let us provide the antidote! Join us for 20 minutes online (from […]

Arklow, Co. Wicklow –  20th February 2015 Local technology firm Profitsflow.com continues to strengthen its position in the Irish enterprise software market through its expansion into the Field Service and Facilities Management sectors.  Established in 2009, the company commenced life as a provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software solutions to businesses looking to automate their […]

A good enterprise resource planning system needs many different moving parts working together to ensure success. Those with ERP experience know that having the support of top executives and getting them to buy into a change or upgrade early on is crucial. Complete and current documentation of business practices is needed on a practical level […]

Profitsflow.com presents our ERP for Food and Drink Manufacturing webinar on Friday, 8th May at 10.30am. Are you Feeling stressed? Struggling to keep on top of stock, scheduling production and packing lines, managing recipes or batch runs, bills of materials, accurate costings? Suppliers not performing? Monthly accounts late? If you recognise any of these symptoms, let […]

The 10 key criteria successful manufacturing companies apply when buying or replacing an IT Manufacturing System: A Brief Guide to Software Selection This article is for anyone considering the purchase of an ERP/MRP system in manufacturing, whatever the size of your organisation. As gathered from our experience in ERP implementation, it presents a short guide […]