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

Established in 1979 Finline Furniture has become the leading Irish manufacturer of high-end bespoke furniture. From its factory in Laois, Finline export their products all over the world.

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

Exitex was established in 1981 by Brain C. Allport, with a factory in Mountpleasant, Carrickaneena, Dundalk, Co. Louth. The company was originally set up to design and manufacture a variety of weatherproofing products. Within 10 years, Exitex had established themselves as the leading manufacturer of weatherproofing products for the construction and DIY sectors in both Ireland and the UK.

Your company has decided that a new ERP system needs to be implemented. This is just the start of your ERP journey.

Below you will find 7 tips for a successful ERP selection process and implementation.

Times Square Lighting began in 1934. Rob Riccardelli Jr, the original owner's great grandson, explains that the business started with his grandfather, Bernie, procuring items and refurbishing them to sell. Within the New York City theatre distract, the most sought after item was refurbished stage lighting. After spotting a gap in the market, the company was established, designing and manufacturing new fixtures for the stage lighting business.

How can ERP help to future proof your business?

Is your current business system creating more problems than it fixes?

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

A packaged solution to quickly scan, store and reference supplier purchase invoices in the EFACS Document Management module.

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.

The first Profitsflow ERP Information Morning of 2019 was held on Thursday March 14th at the Park Inn by Radisson Shannon Airport.

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.

The Audit Trail Module is available for both the EFACS E/8 and Eagle Field Service software. The Audit Trail module logs, tracks and investigates data that is changed within the EFACS system. The functionality within the Audit Trail module provides an easy to use method of recording information when it is changed. The module also records who changed the information, how the information was changed and why the information was changed.

Within version 6 of EFACS E/8, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Reporting are embedded into the Menu Dashboard. These dashboards can be either a BIRT report or a Microsoft Power BI report.

The New Year is the time for making resolutions to change habits. Businesses are no different, with many companies pursuing an ERP implementation, or replacing an existing ERP system, when the new year comes around. Are you or your company thinking about pursuing an ERP project for 2020? 

The last Profitsflow ERP Information Morning for 2018 was held on Wednesday November 21st at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords, Co. Dublin.

The 2018 ERP Head to Head event has wrapped!

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!

The storage, retention and accessibility of information within a business are critical to its efficiency and will ultimately determine the speed at which an organisation responds to demands placed upon it. Nowadays, organisations need to effectively and securely manage a variety of documents including; general communications, such as letters, memos and emails, and more specialised documents, such as CAD drawings and designs.

EFACS now has fingerprint technology within the Time and Attendance module to help improve efficiency and accuracy of clocking in and clocking out for users.

The Project Management (PM) module can be found within the EFACS E/8 software. This module acts as a ‘project umbrella’, containing all the information regarding the initial tendering process and can be used for the subsequent management of a successful project.

Nowadays, businesses find it hard to be competitive in an ever changing business environment. Customer service has always been used as a point of differentiation for many businesses. It is vital that field service providers deliver outstanding customer service in order to be competitive. Remote workers can find it difficult to meet agreed upon service levels, as remote working can lead to inefficiencies and inaccurate data.

Eagle Field Service can alleviate these constraints through the Remote Worker module.

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.

Within the EFACS E/8 software, there is the Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC) module. This easy to use module allows the user to capture data while on the shop floor, with the data being transmitted in real time to the EFACS database.

The SFDC module is fully integrated with the rest of the EFACS software and is accessed on touchscreen devices through an Android app.

Profitsflow are delighted to announce that we will once again be taking part in the Lumenia ERP Head to Head event. For this event, we will be demonstrating the EFACS E/8 ERP software.

Profitsflow was established in 2009. Since then, we have built a reputation as an expect ERP provider to Ireland’s manufacturing and field service sectors. 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.

Authored by UK based Exel Computer Systems, EFACS E/8 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.

The ERP Head to Head event will be taking place over two days, 16th and 17th of October, in The Crowne Plaza, Dublin Airport. Over the course of these two days, 12 vendors will showcase their ERP software.

Vendors will be giving an in depth 60 minute demonstrations on Finance, Production, Procurement, HR, Projects and Sales. This year, Profitsflow will be taking part in the Production and Sales Quotation demonstrations.

There will be vendor-independent presentations from Lumenia Consulting and there will be plenty of networking opportunities.

If you are planning to select, upgrade or replace your ERP system, then this is the event for you. It is an ideal opportunity to efficiently review 12 leading ERP products and vendors. Each vendor is working from the same predefined demo sheet, ensuring easy comparisons for the attendees.

You can pre-register your interest in this event now. 

Early bird tickets are available before August 31st.

We hope to see you at the Crowne Plaza, Dublin Airport on 16th and 17th October!

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.

Within the EFACS E/8 software, the Quality module connects several aspects of the business, such as the supplier details, works orders, stock, customers and workflows. The Quality Module ensure that any quality concern that is logged is recorded and supervised from the time the concern is flagged until resolution.

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.

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 solution means creating a long term partnership with the provider.

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.

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. 

To learn more about Profitsflow and EFACS click here

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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.

For more information on how your company can benefit from the implementation of the EFACS ERP solution, contact us here

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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.   

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.

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.