# phocassoftware.com

> AI-optimized mirror of phocassoftware.com containing 50 pages totalling 39,991 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://phocassoftware.com. Last updated: 2026-09-01T05:06:14.197Z.

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## Homepage

- [Phocas Software | Business Intelligence & Financial Analysis Software](/content/site-root.html): FP&A tools that combines BI, Financial Reporting, Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting. Understand the past, operate better today, and plan for the future.  (625 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [Phocas, the Perfect Add On for Autopart Customer, TT Automotive | Case study](/content/resources/case-studies/tt-automotive/index.html): Click here to learn how Phocas business intelligence made decision making easier for Autopart customer, TT Automotive. (516 words)
- [From insight to action in one seamless workflow | Phocas product update](/content/customer/product-updates/insights-crm-connected-sales-workflow/index.html): Connect insights to action with a seamless sales workflow. Spot opportunities, prioritise accounts and follow up faster with a modern CRM. (342 words)
- [How to increase business profitability in the automotive industry](/content/resources/blog/how-to-increase-profitability-in-the-automotive-industry.html): While the automotive aftermarket industry is competitive, it can increase its  profitability and improve profit margins with data and inventory management. (845 words)
- [Phocas + Infor user, Charles D. Jones Co | Video](/content/resources/videos/charles-d-jones-co/index.html): Executive VP, Jim Anley on why Phocas' simplicity makes it a tool for everyone (175 words)
- [Enterprise resource planning (ERP) vs. with business intelligence (BI)](/content/resources/blog/what-does-erp-stand-for-and-how-it-compares-with-bi.html): Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software collates information created from departments and combines the information into one database, BI analyzes the data. (706 words)
- [BI & Data Analytics Technology | Phocas](/content/platform/technology/index.html): Enhance your online security with cutting-edge technology and robust infrastructure. Our comprehensive solutions include secure backups, state-of-the-art encryption, and compliance with SOC2 standards. Trust us to handle rigorous testing and seamless upgrades to ensure your data stays protected. Discover the power of our secure technology infrastructure today (2,397 words)
- [Infor financial reporting](/content/resources/blog/infor-financial-reporting/index.html): Enhance your financial reporting with Phocas, seamlessly integrated with Infor ERPs, for more accurate, real-time insights and strategic decision-making. (1,480 words)
- [Simplify financial scenario planning](/content/resources/blog/simplify-financial-scenario-planning/index.html): CFOs and Finance teams are using the Phocas Budgeting and Forecasting tool and the lookup feature to simplify and adjust their forecasts every quarter. (1,151 words)
- [5 ways to reduce finance admin time with data analytics](/content/resources/blog/5-ways-to-reduce-finance-admin-time-with-data-analytics.html): A significant challenge for the finance team is selecting the right financial data analytics software to reduce finance admin time and fulfil expectations. (795 words)
- [Optimize scenario planning and improve budget resilience](/content/resources/blog/how-scenario-planning-helps-you-take-control-in-uncertainty.html): Boost budget resilience with effective scenario planning. Learn vital steps, expert tips, and streamline scenario analysis with Phocas Budgets & Forecasts (1,050 words)
- [Automotive business intelligence helps managers remain calm | Case study](/content/resources/case-studies/sape/index.html): Automotive business intelligence solutions like Phocas help companies to gain a full picture of operations so they can make clearer decisions. (537 words)
- [Inventory forecasting - the secret to cost-effective stock management](/content/resources/blog/inventory-forecasting/index.html): Optimize your inventory forecasting with the data that helps reduce costs, enhance customer satisfaction, and keep you agile in a fluctuating market. (1,513 words)
- [How business intelligence reports & dashboards improve decision making](/content/resources/blog/five-benefits-of-business-intelligence-reporting/index.html): When custom reports and visualizations can be created easily from your data then decision-making becomes fast and accurate.  (737 words)
- [Days in inventory (DIO) formula and why it's useful](/content/resources/blog/inventory-days-formula-and-why-its-useful/index.html): Inventory days formula is the average number of days a product is in the warehouse and is useful to calculate the cost of inventory storage. (1,194 words)
- [5 ways to eliminate spreadsheet dependency with a new budgeting tool](/content/resources/blog/eliminate-spreadsheet-dependency-with-a-new-budgeting-tool.html): If you’re considering a new budgeting tool but aren’t quite ready to give up spreadsheets, here are 5 ways to untangle your budget process from spreadsheets. (979 words)
- [Break down company data silos and improve decision making](/content/resources/blog/breaking-down-data-silos/index.html): Are data silos holding your business back? Get expert tips on how to connect your valuable financial and operational data for better insights and planning. (1,690 words)
- [How financial planning & analysis works with business intelligence](/content/resources/blog/how-companywide-financial-planning-analysis-works-on-bi-platform.html): Discover the benefits of performing FP&A on a BI platform. Improve data accuracy, enhance strategic planning, and align financial goals with business objectives. (1,283 words)
- [Financial modeling best practices that speed up decision making](/content/resources/blog/financial-modeling-best-practices/index.html): Discover how upfront planning, structured approaches, and automation can enhance your financial models. Learn best practices for building robust, efficient models that streamline forecasting, budgeting, and consolidation. (2,234 words)
- [How data analytics is evolving to improve decision making](/content/resources/blog/how-data-analytics-is-evolving-from-analyzing-the-past-to-predicting-the-future.html): Data analytics has previously analysed the past to inform decisions for the future. With AI, data analytics can process more data and predict outcomes. (1,156 words)
- [Accountants continue to work between financial systems despite errors](/content/resources/blog/ca-tech-survey/index.html): A new survey of chartered accountants has found 82% of companies rely on spreadsheets for real-time reporting and only 7% use a FPA & BI software platform. (1,010 words)
- [Understand customers' needs and maximize your profitability](/content/resources/blog/understand-customers-needs-and-maximize-your-profitability.html): Customer profitability analysis is a financial technique that can help prioritize your attention and allocation of resources towards your high value customers. (1,175 words)
- [How your data can increase customer retention](/content/resources/blog/from-data-to-increased-profits-better-decisions-and-higher-customer-retention.html): Using data to build customer retention leads to great results including increased customer value and greater likelihood of re-purchasing. (895 words)
- [What is real-time financial reporting? Is your business using it?](/content/resources/blog/real-time-financial-reporting/index.html): Real time financial reporting is achieved with software that automates the flow of data from ERP and other sources into the system where reports are created and viewed. (1,191 words)
- [What is talent analytics? | Glossary | Phocas Software](/content/resources/glossary/talent-analytics/index.html): Talent analytics uses data and statistical models to gain insights into recruitment, employee performance, retention, and succession planning. (111 words)
- [Take a tour of Financial Statements video tutorial | Phocas Academy](/content/academy/videos/take-a-tour-of-financial-statements/index.html): Explore the Financial Statements grid and its key features. (195 words)
- [Why is accounting important for decision making in business?](/content/resources/blog/why-accounting-is-important-in-business/index.html): Making financial statements and planning accessible in business helps more people make informed decisions and benefit from accounting practices.  (1,014 words)
- [Compare Business Intelligence tools | Phocas Software](/content/vs/index.html): See how BI and analytics software users rate Phocas compared to other leading products in the BI and financial analysis space. Get the right BI tool for you. (643 words)
- [Revere uses Phocas to streamline access to data and decisions | Case study](/content/resources/case-studies/revere-electric-supply/index.html): Electric supplier leverages data analytics solution to enhance data-driven culture, automate and optimize reporting, and facilitate decision making (1,017 words)
- [Create a forecast video tutorial | Phocas Academy](/content/academy/videos/create-a-forecast/index.html): This video shows how to convert a budget into a forecast. It is suitable for users who have permission to manage budgets and forecasts. (202 words)
- [CFO says Phocas pays dividends refining pricing, margins and sales | Video](/content/resources/videos/cfo-says-phocas-pays-dividends-refining-pricing-margins-and-sales.html): CFO says Phocas pays dividends refining pricing, margins and sales (194 words)
- [Set your team up for success with powerful insights | Webinar](/content/resources/webinars/set-your-team-up-for-success-with-powerful-insights.html): Visit this page to watch a Phocas and Exactus webinar, Set your team up for success with powerful insights. (560 words)
- [Phocas adds visibility into future opportunities for Wessex Intl | Case study](/content/resources/case-studies/wessex-international/index.html): ProspectSoft user Wessex International offers more than 200 machines and thousands of machine parts and implemented Phocas to imporve it's inventory management. (910 words)
- [Customer data sharing: a key driver of retail success](/content/resources/blog/key-to-retail-success-data-sharing/index.html): The key to retail success is via your data. The more you know about customers, you'll be able to deliver personalized service while keeping cost-to-serve down (607 words)
- [Business Intelligence and Epicor Eclipse ERP](/content/resources/blog/simple-business-intelligence-software-epicor-eclipse-erp-sales.html): In this blog, learn how business intelligence software for Epicor Eclipse ERP can present many opportunities for your business. Click here for more. (400 words)
- [Customer training: The grid | Phocas](/content/customer/training-series/the-grid/index.html): In this series, get comfortable navigating the Phocas grid to confidently analyze, report and leverage your data to drive business success. (304 words)
- [What is a data export? | Glossary | Phocas Software](/content/resources/glossary/data-export/index.html): Learn about data exports: the process of transferring data between platforms in structured formats for analysis. (630 words)
- [Manage activities in My agenda video tutorial | Phocas Academy](/content/academy/videos/my-agenda-in-crm/index.html): Learn how to get the most out of the My Agenda feature, to stay organised and keep CRM up to date. (236 words)
- [Benchmark your dead stock levels for confident inventory management | Guide](/content/resources/ebooks/dead-stock/index.html): Benchmark your dead stock levels for confident inventory management (252 words)
- [What is metadata? | Glossary | Phocas Software](/content/resources/glossary/metadata/index.html): Metadata is structured information that describes, categorizes and provides context for other data. (115 words)
- [Phocas vs Tableau | We're the #1 Tableau alternative for the everyday user](/content/vs/tableau/index.html): Phocas is the #1 Tableau alternative for ease of use, product satisfaction and business benefits. Plus, it provides a level of support you've never seen! (485 words)
- [What is an automated business alert? | Glossary | Phocas Software](/content/resources/glossary/automated-business-alert/index.html): automated business alerts give you notifications on important data patterns to manage finances, operations, and key performance indicators effectively. (797 words)
- [SOC2 security details | Phocas Software](/content/platform/technology/soc2-security-details/index.html): The System and Organizations Control (SOC)2 type 1 report confirms and details the security safeguards and controls we have implemented to comply with the AICPA’s (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) TSC (Trust Services Criteria). (316 words)
- [How a data driven culture improves decision making for organizations](/content/resources/blog/how-to-become-a-data-driven-organization/index.html): Data driven cultures are ones that use data insights on a daily basis to make business decisions and treat data as an asset for everyone to share. (672 words)
- [Use Phocas Insights AI to empower your sales reps | Webinar](/content/resources/webinars/use-phocas-insights-ai-to-empower-your-sales-reps/index.html): See our new AI features in Insights and turn data into action. (607 words)
- [Product updates | Phocas software | Phocas](/content/customer/product-updates/index.html): Stay up to date with the latest improvements, new features and enhancements across Phocas. (618 words)
- [Pricing strategy software | Phocas](/content/industries/wholesale-distribution/pricing-strategy/index.html): Protect your profit margins with smarter pricing strategies. See how Phocas helps wholesale distributors connect pricing, discounting and margin data in one live view. (1,252 words)
- [BI + financial planning and analysis platform | Phocas Software](/content/platform/index.html): Phocas BI products are designed for manufacturers, wholesale distributors and retailers who want to use data to increase the value of their business. Phocas offers easy-to-use, powerful data analytics solutions for the whole business. (906 words)
- [Business Intelligence + FP&A Blog | Phocas Software](/content/resources/blog/index.html): A collection of the latest trends about data analysis written by industry experts specifically for mid-market manufacturers, distributors and retailers. (365 words)

## About Pages

- [About us | Phocas makes people feel good about data](/content/about/index.html): Phocas data analytics helps leaders to run a transformed business that is more efficient and flexible and puts information into the hands of all their people. (907 words)

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