White papers

White papers

This is where we publish think pieces on a range of subjects, some long and some not so long. Some related to software, some related to business processes and some about wider subjects like the economy and technology futures.

  Choosing your business management software (PDF, 255k)
A short paper on how to choose your business management software. This piece was published in the November 2010 issue of Builders Merchants Journal.

  Voice of the customer (PDF, 262k)
During our 2010 customer events we carried out a series of ten-minute interviews with a random selection of delegates. This was to enable us to gauge opinions on PSI products and services as well as on industry matters in general.

  Technical building blocks — bisTrack product architecture (PDF, 168k)
A discussion paper on the technology platform used within bisTrack and the thinking behind it.

  Smart views and dashboards (PDF, 312k)
A review of the way improved business intelligence can transform the decsision making process in forward-thinking organisations.

  The implementation process (PDF, 235k). An outline of the steps needed to put in a new bisTrack project. [Includes commercially sensitive material so available by request. Get in touch if you'd like a copy.]

Testimonials

  • "The people at Progressive Solutions are likeable, straight-talking individuals who have a commitment to continuously develop and push the software forward."

    Joe Tipper, Walter Tippers Ltd

  • "The reporting capabilities of bisTrack really help the sales department answer day to day enquiries. It gives them instant access to information about purchasing volumes and when timber is due to come in."

    Wayne Abrams, Project Leader, Arbor Forest Products

  • "We chose bisTrack because we needed to move on to the next generation of software."

    Stephen Fairbairn, MD, Henry Alty

  • "We have a responsibility to the environment. That’s why we’re trying to lower our carbon footprint. We introduced e-commerce, cut down on paper receipts & are introducing electronic billing for customers."

    Director, building materials supplier

  • "Progressive's experience was important, as was the link with Microsoft. We think that's the way ahead for all merchant systems."

    Stephen Fairbairn, MD, Henry Alty

  • "I'm convinced there's no other system that can deliver better what we need. Apart from its Windows architecture and its powerful functionality, it now has ten years of development behind it."

    Peter Buttle, Buttle plc

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