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Identifying the pinch points within your internal process is key to understanding how to drive efficiencies in your organisation.

Profitsflow will once again be at the Lumenia ERP HeadtoHead event, showcasing the latest version of EFACS, Version 8.6.2

Profitsflow wins third place for Best Vendor Demonstration at Lumenia’s ERP HeadtoHead event in Dublin!

Profitsflow will once again be at the Lumenia ERP HeadtoHead event in Dublin, showcasing the latest version of EFACS, Version 8.6.2

Highly Flexible:

EFACS E/8 is a powerful and modern business solution that is built using the latest internet technology. It has a component structure, enabling an economic and precise fit to the most demanding of business requirements. The tabbed browser interface uses the latest AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) technologies to provide a smooth and fast user interface which operates on a wide range of servers, operating systems and leading databases.

Fit to your Business:

Companies require that their IT systems are both comprehensive and can be adjusted at relatively low cost to fit their precise needs. This is not only in the case of initial implementation but also in the longer term, as business circumstances and needs will vary over time. The IT systems should be adaptable to fit changing circumstances, without incurring significant cost for the company. Due to the Variable Component Architecture and Customisation Toolkit that is found within EFACS E/8, the software can be easily adapted to fit your exact requirements.

IT Integration:

Companies may choose between competing IT strategies: integrated solutions, or “best-of-breed”solutions. Best-of-breed solutions require integration between different software products, and the component parts of the combined systems will inevitably have varying characteristics. There may also be issues connected with new releases of different products. An integrated solution is preferable, as it delivers seamless operation to the end-user. With EFACS E/8 ERP software, you get a fully integrated solution, covering the widest possible range of business functions.

To download the EFACS E/8 brochure, click here

Landed cost encompasses the total cost of purchasing, transporting, warehousing and distribution of a product, which can be a raw material, a semi-finished item or a finished product. The EFACS E/8 Landed Cost module allows the capture of these indirect costs so they may be analysed and ultimately incorporated into the total cost of the product.

With a number of companies now running EFACS E/8 successfully in the United States, Profitsflow is now actively targeting manufacturing firms in the US market, focusing on Georgia's vast manufacturing base initially.

Within EFACS E/8, there is the Advanced Customisation Toolkit. This module allows users to customise the functionality of the standard EFACS software to meet a user’s specific requirements. The technology behind this functionality ensures that future upgrades are not compromised by too much customisation.

EFACS Mobile CRM is a tool for offsite users, enabling the user to transact and report on sales orders, quotations, projects and customers details.

In our last post, the Capabilities, Workflow Models and Scheduled Workflows of the Workflow module were detailed. Below, the Filescan element of the Workflow Module is highlighted.

The Workflow module can be found within the EFACS and Eagle Field Service software. The module is used to automate business procedures and improves operational efficiency. Workflow provides a framework for automating the flow of a company’s business procedures via the software, allowing EFACS E/8 to be utilised more effectively with the users specific requirements regarding the automated flow of data through the system.

The Lumenia ERP Head to Head 2019 event is only weeks away. Profitsflow will be at the event for the fourth year running and all of us here at Profitsflow HQ are getting ready.

If you are attending the event, there are a number of things that you can do in preparation, during and post event in order to get the most out of ERP Head to Head showcase.

Read below for our guide!

When Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software was first developed, only larger companies were able to access this new, innovative software. At the time, ERP was expensive and was seen as a capital investment. Nowadays, ERP is much more widely available for smaller businesses. Below you will find some of the reasons why many SMEs are now choosing to invest in and implement ERP software.

In this blog post, we will delve into the Planned Maintenance module that is available in the Eagle Field Service software.

This module allows the business to record what equipment their customers have on site that will need maintenance. This module can also record changes to the equipment and allow new contracts to be produced when changes occur, producing a new pricing contract annually.

The Capacity Planning module in the EFACS E/8 software aids the manufacturing sector by alleviating the pressure of controlling and planning many manufacturing jobs, which are composed of a number of operations using limited resources.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) encompasees a large number of businesses processes. The CRM module allows the user to interact with potential and established customers in a number of ways, such as marketing, sales, customer profile, customer support and customer service.

There are some common misconceptions surrounding ERP systems which can mislead customers away from pursuing an ERP system. This post will take a look at some of the most common misconceptions that Profitsflow have encountered from customers and how we answer these misconception. 

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.

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 well and looking to implement a system.

According to Tadhg Henderson, Managing Director of Profitsflow: “We are delighted to publish our ERP Market report for Q1 2018.  The results show the continuation of a clear trend towards hosted solutions in the Irish market. Of particular note is that over 50% of respondents have not changed system in over 6 years.  This underlines the quality of system selection processes Irish businesses engage in.”

The report uncovered the factors of most importance to those looking to implement ERP solutions;

• Functionality
• Customisability
• Full integration
• Flexibility

Profitsflow are island of Ireland resellers for EFACS, which encompasses all these factors. Authored by UK-based company, Exel Computer Systems, EFACS is a modern, fully integrated, flexible ERP software solution encompassing a broad range of business functions aimed at driving improved efficiency, visibility and organisational performance.

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 Microsoft platform with an SQL Server databases, or can run under linux on an Oracle database.

The benefits of implementing the EFACS solution are endless; users have a flexible and customisable software system in place which can be adapted to perfectly suit their business’ needs, while also increasing the profitability and efficiency of the business.

EFACS E/8 is a browser-based solution, and is in real-time, which allows users to have up-to-date information on stock levels, scheduling and CRM. By having a single-data input, efficiency is once again increased as repetitive work is eliminated as is having duplicate information stored. All of the EFACS E/8 modules are fully integrated so one solution can cover the widest possible range of business functions.

EFACS E/8 is a business solution that applies to many different types of company. For example, it satisfies the requirements of discrete manufacturers from automotive, aerospace and electronics companies, who have strict requirements for traceability and engineering change management. It is also suitable for high volume schedule-driven component manufacturers who require lean manufacturing techniques to reduce work-in-progress and to provide Just-in-Time performance.

Established in 2009, Profitsflow has built a reputation as an expert ERP solution provider to Ireland’s manufacturing and field service markets.  From our Wexford base we provide a full sales, implementation, development and ongoing technical support service to all of our customers throughout the island of Ireland and beyond.  As an end-to-end solution provider, our clients benefit from the fact that we are a local resource with a wealth of experience implementing our products in their industry. 

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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 E/8 was given by Profitsflow MD, Tadhg Henderson. After a short coffee break, the group reconvened and discussed the EFACS solution in greater depth, while also focusing on field service modules within the software.

The new EFACS Mobile Solution was of great interest to attendees, bringing a whole new range of benefits to EFACS customers. The Field Service handheld devices were also a particular point of interest for those in the sector due to the easy-to-use interface and the realtime recording, which can benefit the field service agents and also those in the office for recording.

An informative and engaging morning was had, with participants gaining expert knowledge in the world of ERP.

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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.   

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 procedure. Implementing a highly-flexible ERP solution can help make some of these day-to-day challenges a little bit easier and therefore creating a more efficient workplace.

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.