Builders Merchant Software 2026: Systems Compared and AI
For decades, “builders merchant software” meant one thing: a core ERP or trade system that managed stock, pricing and accounts. […]
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Articles and guides from OptiFlow Technologies on AI sales agents for builders merchants and on cutting energy, telecoms and utility costs for UK businesses.
How Self Builders Actually Choose a Builders Merchant in 2026
How Self Builders Actually Choose a Builders Merchant in 2026 The self builder is not a contractor. That sounds obvious.
Customer Service Outside Trading Hours for Merchants | Optiflow
Customer Service for Builders Merchants Outside Trading Hours Customer service in a builders merchant is not the same job it
The Builders Merchant Working Harder Than Ever and Growing Slower Than They Should Be
You did not build a successful merchant business by cutting corners or standing still. The business you are running today
The Utility Contract Problem on Your P&L That No One Is Actively Managing
March 2026 · 10 min read · Written for finance directors and financial controllers at UK SMEs Most finance directors
MHHS Qualification Explained: What UK Energy Suppliers Must Do Before October 2026, And What Happens If They Don’t
March 2026 · 12 min read · Written for settlement managers, compliance directors and operations leads at UK electricity suppliers
The Independent Merchant’s Window Is Closing. Here’s What to Do Before It Shuts.
OPTIFLOW MERCHANT · COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE · 2026 February 2026 · 8 min read · Written for independent builders merchant owners
Electricity Data Flows Explained: How D0010, D0055 and D0150 Shape UK Settlement Risk
Introduction Electricity settlement in the UK relies on structured market messaging defined under the Data Transfer Catalogue. These electricity data
The Complete Guide to UK Energy Data Flows Under DTC and Xoserve
The Complete Guide to UK Energy Data Flows Under DTC and Xoserve Introduction UK energy data flows are the foundation
When UK Energy Data Flows Fail: The Operational and Settlement Consequences Suppliers Cannot Ignore
In the UK energy market, data flows are far more than background administration. They sit at the heart of how