Rich Dale

Rich founded Flowlens to provide user-friendly cloud software for equipment manufacturers and dealers. As one of the UK's most experienced manufacturing experts he has helped hundreds of small manufacturing businesses map their processes, improve their production and inventory management and massively grown their business through the successful implementation of MRP software. Rich created Flowlens to be as intuitive, easy to learn and easy to use as possible and has built a suite of tools such as Job Cards, Sales Pipeline Management and Service modules that are custom-built for SME manufacturers.

How to Manage Stock Effectively?

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Efficient stock management is essential for running a successful business. Yet, many business owners rely on outdated methods or fail to track their stock altogether. Does this sound familiar? Are stock management issues taking up valuable time you could spend on other critical tasks? Or worse, have you had to tell a customer their order … Read more

Sage Manufacturing End of Life – What Next?

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Sage have announced the ‘end of life’ of the Sage Manufacturing product, and we’ve had many enquiries from companies looking for an alternative.  What does this mean for existing Sage Manufacturing customers worried about the end of life? As of September 30th 2021, Sage will no longer support or provide updates to the product.  For … Read more

Flowlens Product Updates March – 2021

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We’ve made a number of updates and improvements to Flowlens, please read on for details. As ever, please contact support@flowlens.com for queries. Finance & Accounting Integrations Xero Users: In response to feedback from customers, the ability to Authorise invoices in Flowlens will be removed. Invoices will be sent to Xero in Draft state – with … Read more

What Is An MRP System And How Does It Work?

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For most manufacturing businesses, mastering Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is crucial for success. But what exactly is MRP, and how does it function within your operations? In this guide, we’ll break down the essentials of MRP, explaining how it works, why it’s important, and how it can streamline your manufacturing process, improve efficiency, and drive … Read more

What is the difference between ERP and MRP systems?

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The SME industry is rapidly shifting from traditional ERP systems and basic spreadsheets to modern cloud-based solutions like MRP. But what do these terms mean, and why does it matter? ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) are powerful tools for managing business operations, but they serve different purposes. ERP systems offer a … Read more

GW Energy “Flowlens saves me 2 days per week” CRM MRP Case Study

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GW Energy manufacture innovative energy saving voltage optimisation equipment for commercial, industrial and domestic markets. This involves both high volume lower value built to order products, up to higher value engineered to order one-off products. The Sheffield UK, company needed a cloud manufacturing software system to control sales, stock, MRP, assembly and dispatch, and integrate … Read more

Industrial Switchgear Achieves 20% Savings with Flowlens CRM & MRP

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Industrial Switchgear, based outside Redditch, UK, design and manufacture electrical control panel equipment across a range of industries and sectors, with over 50 years experience in the sector. The business needed an integrated CRM & MRP system to improve efficiency and provide a platform for growth. Read more below, or watch the video. “As MD, … Read more

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