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...
Retail Strategy & Enterprise Architecture change for Mobile Phone & Telecommunication company.
As an associate consultant working for CVL Retail Management Consultants, he provided services as a Strategy Consultant & Enterprise Architect for O2 Telefonica. The assignment focused on addressing the need to scale O2’s current systems strategy to meet the increasing demands of their stores and multi-channel retail strategy. O2 Telefónica UK was at a...
European retail expansion architecture strategy review for an “out of season/end of lines” fashion brands re-merchandiser
He was an associate consultant for CVL Retail Management Consultants, and led a small team of consultants to undertake an assignment to review and add to IT/IS architecture strategy. The client was TK Maxx, a European retailer of “out of season/end of lines” fashion merchandise brands who was expanding into other countries than UK and...
Merchandising software evaluation, selection and subsequent solution programme management for a fashion retailer
For the CFO and Buying & Merchandising Director he was requested to undertake an initial feasibility study and RFP for the adoption of COTS to bring about a common way of working for the Italian buyers and merchandisers of this fashion retailer. He was the chosen consultant to provide Solution Architecture & Programme Management on...
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.
5 year IT/IS change & strategic roadmap planning for a Major UK retail multiple- Enterprise Architecture
J. Sainsbury’s plc CTO was wanting to review their technology strategy and 5 year roadmap in readiness for budgetary approval expenditure. He needed specialist external & interim support to provide techniques, know-how and procedures leveraging from an experienced Enterprise Architect for Retail IS/IT Strategy & Roadmap Refresh He undertook an assignment for the architecture boutique...
IS/IT Infrastructure Change Management for a large food hospitality service wholesaler and logistics group provider
He was contracted and engaged at Brake Brothers (a Sysco company), a large food service wholesale and logistics group, in Ashford (Kent) for his infrastructure architecture programme portfolio and change management capabilities. The company was undertaking a significant IS/IT Infrastructure Change Programme requiring comprehensive management across its lifecycle. This involved a complex landscape of internal...
