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We have undertaken over 200 assignments and covered a wide range of cases. Our experience is listed in the Service Categories below, with some examples of detailed Case Studies.

Detailed Case Studies

The development of a tactical plan, road map and business case for consolidating Data Centres ... read more
The In-sourcing of IT Support for Critical Systems from a major Out-Sourcer to an international Utility ... read more
The Feasibility & Planning of an MRPII system, and the Evaluation & selection of a Delivery Vendor ... read more
The set-up and planning of a major Internet Web site programme, followed by the Evaluation & Selection of a Delivery Vendor ... read more
The modification of the IT Support Model for a critical operational / commercial system at an international Utility The design and implementation of an IT infrastructure for a Corporate Headquarters, and the re-location of 2,000 Staff ... read more
The specification and design of an IT Strategy and Plan for a company providing Lift installations and servicing ... read more
The design and implementation of an IT infrastructure for a Corporate Headquarters, and the re-location of 2,000 Staff ... read more

IT Management Consultancy - general

Computer Sciences Corporation, Management of a portfolio of IT Projects and Programmes (OTC)
Computer Sciences Corporation, Management of a portfolio of IT Projects and Programmes (CTO)
Computer Sciences Corporation, Management of a portfolio of IT Projects and Programmes (AWM)
Computer Sciences Corporation, Development of enhanced SLAs for Critical Systems
Computer Sciences Corporation, Management of the In Sourcing of IT Support for critical national infrastructure systems for a multi-national Utility
Cronite Castings, MRP II Implementation
Cronite Castings, MRP II Implementation
Cronite Precision Castings, MRP II Implementation
Hargreaves Property Holdings, Review of the IT at a Property Developer
Kalma Climax, MRPII Training
National Grid Company, Interim Management of a Small Projects Delivery team
National Grid Company, Development of SLAs to cover the services provided by the internal IT Division to the Business Divisions
National Grid Company, Development of a Virus Protection policy for the Distributed computing division
National Grid Company, General management and performance improvements to the Distributed Computing Division
National Grid Company, Development of multi-disciplined SLAs for internal trading between IT and the Business
National Grid Company, Review & Recommendation for Data Rationalisation of Office Systems
National Grid Company, Review of Applications to recommend Rationalisation
National Grid Company, Development of an SLA for Mainframe Outsourcing
National Grid Company, Development of Infrastructure and Application Support SLAs for internal trading between IT and the Business
National Grid Company, Implementation of IT Division Changes to support new SLAs
National Grid Company, Application Software Review, Categorisation and Assessment for Y2K compliance
National Grid Company, Access Databases Review, Categorisation and Assessment for Y2K compliance
National Grid Company, Interim Management of the Y2K Programme for the Network Services Division of a Utility
National Grid Company, Development of Project Management Processes and Procedures
National Grid Company, BCP / DR Planning
National Grid Company, Project Health Check on a IT Systems Management upgrade project
National Grid Company, Project Health Check on a LAN Upgrade project
Van Moppes-IDP, Advice & Guidance on replacing a poor performing IT Supplier

IT Programme Reviews

Astra Zeneca, Advice & Guidance on setting up IT Programmes
Computer Sciences Corporation, Review and Analysis of a 100 Project Portfolio
Exel Logistics, QA Review to Prince2 methodology for an MRPII implementation

IT Strategy

ATP International, IT Strategy and Plans for Office Systems
BS Group, MIS Strategy
Cronite Group, Group Systems Strategy
Lift Services, IT Strategy for a firm of Lift Engineers
National Grid Company, IT Strategy and Plans for System Improvement
UAL (Stone & Construction), Development of a strategy for unified systems across Europe
UGW / EAC, Development of a Strategy for upgrading the manufacturing control system
Unicorn Abrasives, Development of a Strategy for automating global MIS

IT Planning

Computer Sciences Corporation, Planning of an upgrade to Critical Systems
Computer Sciences Corporation, Planning the upgrade to the Blackstart system
Computer Sciences Corporation, Planning the upgrade to the NGS system
Computer Sciences Corporation, Planning an upgrade to the Utility Server Estate
Computer Sciences Corporation, Planning an upgrade to a Project Control system
Computer Sciences Corporation, Planning of the Infrastructure Upgrade for MIMS
Computer Sciences Corporation, Planning Consolidation of Critical System Monitoring
Farnell Manufacturing, Facilitation of a high level review of plans for MRPII changes
Ganus Engineering, Design and Specification of a bespoke MRPII system for a small Engineering company
National Grid, Set-up and Planning of a major Web Development project
National Grid Company, Review & Planning of LAN Switch upgrade to ensure compliance with Y2K
Retail Link, Implementation Planning for an Accounting System

IT Feasibility

Bonar Brentford, MRPII Feasibility Study
Building Services Design, Feasibility of Office Systems
Business & Market Research, IT Strategy and Plans for Office Systems
Cescom Electronics, Feasibility of CAD / CAM for discrete manufacturing
DSPS, Office and Administrative Systems feasibility
HHT Systems, Feasibility of Office Systems
Lucas NSF, MRPII Feasibility Study
Master Systems Data Products, MRPII Feasibility Study
Matthew Motors, Feasibility of Office Systems
Methode NSF, MRPII Feasibility Study
Nathan Furniture, MRPII Feasibility Study
National Grid, Feasibility and Planning of Data Centres rationalisation
National Grid Company, Feasibility of Office Systems upgrade for MS Office for 3,000 Users
Phils Fresh Foods, EPOS Feasibility Study
W Fearnehough, MRPII Feasibility & Requirements Specification
Wallis Hivolt, MRPII Feasibility Study
Westbrick Plastics, MRPII Feasibility Study

IT Design

ASD, Design of an EIS system for a national Steel Stockholder
British Twines, Design of an IT system to implement greater Management Control
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design of an IT Infrastructure for a major commercial system
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design of a Secure Network for Critical Systems
Malden Timber, Design of a Credit Control system
National Grid Company, Design of an Engineer's Time sheeting system
National Grid Company, Design of a system to manage Training Needs Analysis & Provision
National Grid Company, Specification of User Requirements for a Procurement & Payable system
National Grid Company, Design of a system to administer a Capital Investment Programme
National Grid Company, Design of a system to manage a "Private Wires" database for Telecommunications
National Grid Company, Design of a System for managing small purchases within a major PLC
National Grid Company, Analysis & Design of a system managing specialised inventory
National Grid Company, System Design & Specification for a Web Based Catalogue system
National Grid Company, Design of a Financial Workflow system
National Grid Company, Rationalisation of Data Storage to reduce cost and re-focus the business
Peter England, User Requirements Specification for a Marketing Database

IT Evaluation & Selection

Cronite Alloys, Financial Systems Evaluation & Selection and Implementation
National Grid, Evaluation and Selection of a Vendor to provide Internet Products and Services
NuAire, MRPII Evaluation & Selection
Unicorn Abrasives, Evaluation & Selection of an EIS for global deployment

IT Development

Aviation Training International, Development of Oracle Reports
BS Group, Design & Development of a bespoke MIS system for a Stadium operation
BTR Sealing Systems, Design & Development of an EIS for a Manufacturing company
Ganus Engineering, Development of a bespoke MRPII system
National Grid Company, Design & Development of a system to compare personnel records across 2 different systems
National Grid Company, Design & Development of an EIS for an internal IT Services business
National Grid Company, Design & Development of an EIS for external Market Settlements
National Grid Company, Design & Development of a bespoke system to monitor and record LAN performance at a Corporate HQ
National Grid Company, Development of the FAD system for bespoke financial control of a regulated market
National Grid Company, Design & Development of a bespoke system for tracking Y2K Changes with Suppliers
National Grid Company, Design & Development of a bespoke system for analysing financial data
National Grid Company, Design & Development of a bespoke Pensions system based on SMART Technology
National Grid Company, Design & Development of an EIS for analysing IT Call Desk data
National Grid Company, Design & Development of a bespoke system for managing 2nd Tier charging in a regulated Market
National Grid Company, Design & Development of the customisation of Oracle Financials using Oracle Discoverer and Developer tools
National Grid Company, Design & Development of a Cashbook system for the Business Development Division
National Grid Company, Design & Development of a Software Licence Monitoring system
National Grid Company, Development of a bespoke Encumbrance Accounting system
PPE, Design & Development of a bespoke system to process engineering calculations
RS Components, Design & Development of a bespoke Catalogue System
Unicorn Abrasives, Development of a Bespoke Global Financial Consolidation EIS

IT Implementation

ATP International, IT Implementation and Training for Office Systems
Computer Sciences Corporation, Implementation of an IT Infrastructure for a major operational and commercial system
Computer Sciences Corporation, Implementation of Server Consolidation and Re-platforming
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design and Implementation of Call Centre Infrastructure changes
Computer Sciences Corporation, Implementation of an upgrade to Critical Systems
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design and Implementation of Telemetry Infrastructure changes
Computer Sciences Corporation, Implementation of an upgrade to an Energy MIS
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design and Implementation of a Remote Access Infrastructure
Computer Sciences Corporation, Re-location of a critical system (JIS)
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design and Implementation of a Julian Date Fix
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design and Implementation of the TMA Infrastructure
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design and Build of 300 Test Laptops
Computer Sciences Corporation, Design and Implementation of a multi-company Infrastructure
Computer Sciences Corporation, Build of 3,000 Laptops for Field Engineers
JSL, Implementation of a 200+ employee Payroll system
National Grid Company, Implementation of a Maintenance Management System
National Grid Company, Implementation of an Oracle Personnel system for 1,000 Staff
National Grid Company, Programme Management of a Desktop Configuration Roll-out to 3,000 Staff
National Grid Company, Oracle Financial Upgrade to ensure Y2K compliance
National Grid Company, IT Consultancy Advice & Guidance for a Desktop Upgrade Roll-out of Windows NT to 1,500 Network Services Staff
National Grid Company, Design, Development and Implementation of Customer Work Management System
National Grid Company, Programme Direction for an ERP System upgrade
National Grid Company, Data Centre and Office re-location
National Grid Company, Office Rationalisation and re-location of Staff and IT
National Grid Transco, Design and Implementation of a Data Centre and Operational Control Rooms
National Grid Transco, Design and Implementation of IT Infrastructure for an international Corporate Headquarters
Royal Ordnance, IT Implementation of an MRPII System
Thomas Bolton Flexible Cables, Implementation of MRPII system
Whitbread, Implementation of Oracle Pay-roll

IT Support & Maintenance

Aviation Training International, Support of Financial Systems
National Grid Company, Interim Management of the Service Management to the Engineering Maintenance Division
National Grid Company, Support of Oracle Financials Applications and Interfaces
National Grid Company, Interim Management of the IT Support Group at a Corporate Headquarters
National Grid Company, Technical Consultancy for NT Technology in the Construction business
National Grid Company, Support of Oracle Financials Applications and Interfaces (I)
National Grid Company, Support of Oracle Financials Applications and Interfaces (II)
National Grid Company, Support of Oracle Financials Applications and Interfaces (III)

Management Consultancy - general

Chloride Safety Systems, Manufacturing Control improvements
Evertaut, Review and Assessment of a Textile company's performance
Instron, Management consultancy for Manufacturing Improvements
Int'l Management Centres, Management Control Systems for a Business School
Kesterport, Review and Recommendations for improvements in the Storage & Distribution activity
Monarch Aluminium, Management Skills Assessment
National Grid Company, Development of procedures for an IT Department to obtain BS5750 accreditation
NuAire, Change Planning
Pork Farms, Business review
Scottish Nuclear, Review and Assessment of the company's performance
Thermocouple Instruments, Management consultancy for Manufacturing Improvements
Thomas Bolton Copper Products, Business and IT Review
Thomas Bolton Process Metals, Business Review

Business Health Checks

ACA, Business Health Check for an Engineering Services business
Cantec Technology, Business Health Check for an Office Equipment Supplier
Cellular Advice, Business Health Check for a Mobile Phone Supplier
Coinmechs, Business Health Check for a Small Manufacturing company
Elvira Nurseries, Business Health Check for a Nursery
Flowsolve, Business Health Check for an Engineering Consultancy
Leading Hotels of the World, Business Health Check for a Hotel Agency
Mays Transport, Business Health Check for a Haulage / Transport company
NTC Lumber Company, Business Health Check for a Timber Supplier
PECO, Business Health Check for an Electrical Retailer
The Flower Garden, Business Health Check for a Florists
UK Hydographic Office, Review and Recommendations for improvements in the Facility at Taunton

Business Planning

Abbeytech, Development of a Business Plan for growth at an Electrical Contractor
Burrows, Business Planning for a firm of Graphic Designers
HCL Hanne & Co Solicitors, Business Planning for a Solicitors Practice
Lift Services, Business Planning for a firm of Lift Engineers

Marketing Strategy

A Kiddy Financial Consultants, Marketing of a Financial Consultant's Practice
Angel Hotel, Marketing Strategy for a 4* Hotel
Beacon Printers, Marketing Strategy for a commercial Printers
Bear Hotel, Marketing Strategy for a 3* Hotel
Burrows, Marketing Strategy for a firm of Graphic Designers
Business by Design, Marketing Strategy for an Office Design company
Cardiff City Football Club, Marketing Strategy for a Football Club
Celtic Bay Hotels, Marketing Strategy for Tennis Club
Celtic International, Marketing Strategy for an independent commercial Airline
Cescom Electronics, Marketing Strategy for Photo plotter Sales in the UK
Cooke & Arkwright, Marketing Strategy for a Chartered Surveyor & Estate Agent
Emyr Evans & Co, Marketing of an Accountants Practice
Equestrian News, Marketing of a Specialist Publisher
Fontygarry Parks, Marketing Strategy for Caravan Park
Garden World, Marketing Strategy for a Garden Furniture Retailer
Hedleys Solicitors, Marketing of a Solicitors Practice
HHT Systems, Marketing of IT Software and Systems
ISL, Marketing Strategy for a Bespoke Cabinet Furniture Manufacturer
KCC, Marketing Strategy for an IT Start-up company
Lerici Artistic Sculptures, Marketing Strategy for a Marble & Graphite services company
Mentec International, Marketing Strategy for Shop Floor Data Capture (SFDC) Systems
Monogram, Marketing Strategy for a Graphic Design & TV Set Design company
Novachem, Marketing Strategy for Chemical Manufacture
Parish & Green, Marketing Strategy for an independent Opticians Practice
Pelta Associates, Marketing Strategy for a firm of Architects
Posh Nosh, Marketing Strategy for a Food Services company
Pump House Fabrics & Lace, Marketing Strategy for a Materials Retail business
Richard Parish Opticians, Marketing Strategy for an independent Opticians Practice
Ronald Turner Photographers, Marketing Strategy for a specialist Portrait Photographer
TML, Marketing Strategy for a Building Services Management company
Vale of Glamorgan Golf Club, Marketing Strategy for Commercial Golf Club
WAT Flooring, Marketing Strategy for a Flooring Contractor