DHL Logistics wanted to design, develop and roll-out a strategic IS application product capable of replacing various legacy and fragmented applications that supported their existing small parts express (3PL) logistics business. This application would cover all transaction processes between DHL and their major small parts logistics customers as well as providing a foundation to easily...
New Operating Model Solution Architecture – FTSE100 electronics & electricals retailer – cost efficiency during financial challenges
He provided solution architecture services for the change programme to achieve a New Operating Model (NOM) for Dixons Stores Group International (DSGi). The assignment was integral to translating business requirements and strategies into functional solution requirements for supply chain improvements. DSGi implemented significant changes to its supply chain and distribution network, aiming to enhance operational...
High level strategic planning of a UK supermarkets general merchandising multi-channel strategy – Take It Home Today!
He was an associate consultant for CVL Retail Management Consultants, and served as the Lead Retail Consultant on an assignment for ASDA plc (Supermarkets) The project focused on developing a new concept proposition called “ASDA INSTANT” to extend ASDA’s multi-channel retailing capabilities and to drive more sales through small and medium supermarket stores where linear...
Solution architecture for IT Roadmap changes to improve retailing of media entertainment product supply chain
For Glue Reply’s an architecture boutique consultancy, he undertook and assignment for one of their retail clients, Games Stores Group plc. They required an external Supply Chain Solution Architect consultant to undertake high level solution scoping for a portfolio of strategic roadmap change assignments. He was engaged as an associate managing solution architecture for the...
Solution Architecting in a Complex Landscape for a global MRO supply chain
ElectroComponents plc, an omni-channel provider of products and services for designers, builders and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations. In this Maintenance & Repair Operations (MRO) engineering marketplace they serve over 1 million customers in more than 80 countries. The company continues to grow through acquisition and key competency is the supply chain distribution of...
Supply chain technology strategy for a major multiple on-line UK supermarket (non-food)
He was engaged for his expertise in Enterprise Architecture to assist Tesco Direct (as an associate consultant through TRANSFORM/ENGINE LLP in London). The focus of the assignment was to develop a future supply chain technology strategy for the non-food sector of this major multi-channel retailer.
Solution Architecture Design & Implementation of Retail Fashion Merchandise Financial and Assortment Planning
The IT Director needed solution architecture expertise with a specific retail fashion planning systems and vendor management capabilities to ensure the design and implementation of a newly acquired COTS system could be successfully introduced and integrated within their legacy landscape to meet new business planning processes . FatFace, a UK-based fashion retailer, was facing limitations...
Enterprise Architecture strategy study for a Blood and Transplant Supply Chain
In early 2015, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) faced significant challenges due to an aging core IT system (“Pulse”) that supported its national blood supply chain. The system had become a risk due to its reliance on a single supplier and its limited ability to support modern digital capabilities. As part of a wider digital...
Consumer Electronics & Electricals – Merchandise Planning & Execution Transformation – Programme Architecture
The Commercial Systems Transitional Senior Programme Manager and Head of Architecture & Design Director for Dixons Carphone plc needed Enterprise solutions architecture from an experienced advanced retail planning systems practitioner. Following the merger of Dixons and Carphone Warehouse (now Currys plc), the newly formed FTSE100 retailer faced major challenges integrating disparate systems and processes across...
Industrial Maintenance & Repair Components Distribution Centre Volume Enablement – Enterprise Solution Architecture
Chief Architect needed Enterprise Solution Architecture for DC Expansion Programme. With BREXIT cross-border risks and operational uncertainties looming along with forecasted increases in business volume and product range extension. RS Components plc urgently needed to expand its European stock and fulfilment capabilities. RS Components GmbH, part of the RS Group plc, was expanding its central...
