Case Study: FB Chain kills spreadsheets and improves collaboration with Phocas

FB Chain looks to Phocas as spreadsheet killer

FB Chain, a steel chain supplier operating across two businesses, struggled with relying on spreadsheets that were often out of date, hard to manipulate, and prone to errors. As the company needed better visibility into orders, shipments, and performance, it looked to Phocas to replace spreadsheet-based reporting and improve access to live data.

Phocas implemented its BI software quickly, with FB Chain going from decision to full rollout in about three weeks. The solution integrated more effectively with the company’s ERP/MRP environment, giving staff easier access to data from both areas of Lakeview and improving collaboration; the company also reported that users grasped and adopted Phocas quickly, helping them better understand the past, operate better today, and plan for the future.

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Peter Church

Managing Director