Case Study

JKX Oil & Gas

Company: PS FinancialsCustomer: JKX Oil & GasSubmitted by: The itpr PartnershipDate: Spring 2002JKX Oil & Gas’s chosen finance package equips it to survive and evolve in a fast-changing – and occasionally hair-raising – business environment.JKX Oil ; Gas plc has the knack of spotting the less obvious, more profitable, opportunities in its business of fossil […]

SDC Trailers

Company: cadcoevolutionCustomer: SDC TrailersSubmitted by: Promote PRDate: January 2002As one of Europe’s leading trailer manufacturers, SDC Trailers understands onlytoo well the importance of customer satisfaction. Investing in a trailer is an extremely costly business, and SDC’s primary aim is to ensure that their trailers deliver a rapid return, as well as contributing to the profitability […]

TRW Aeronautical Systems

Company: Sun MicrosystemsCustomer: TRW Aeronautical SystemsSubmitted by: Text 100Date: Summer 2001DESIGNING components for civil and military aircraft is one of the most rigorous and challenging of engineering disciplines. There is no room for error, yet speed of development is also critically important. In short, the designers have to be both creative and productive at the […]

Premier Refractories International

Company: Digica Ltd.Customer: Premier Refractories InternationalDate: April 2001Owned by the Cookson Group, Premier Refractories International is a major manufacturer of heat-resistant refractory products for use in the production of iron, steel, aluminium, glass and cement, and its reputation for technical excellence has helped build a turnover in excess of £150 million. Premier Refractories has manufacturing […]

Michelin

Company: Lanner GroupCustomer: MichelinSubmitted by: Taurus PRDate: June 2001WITNESS simulation software from Lanner Group has helped to bring substantial improvements in productivity and operational processes to Michelin’s tyre manufacturing plant in Dundee, one of the company’s biggest production plants in Europe.With the help of WITNESS Michelin has been able to achieve a five per cent […]

Xerox by: Byline Group

Company: ActionPointCustomer: XeroxSubmitted by: Byline GroupDate: April 2001No one knows better than Xerox how businesses – even 21st century businesses – depend on paper. According to a recent survey by Xerox Europe, 79% of companies do not believe the paperless office will arrive for at least another 10 years. As “The Document Company”, and a […]

The Siemon Company

Company: GordanoCustomer: The Siemon CompanySubmitted by: two one communicationsHow does an international product manufacturer make sure its distribution partners are fully up-to-speed with the latest product news, information, and updates? For The Siemon Company, relying on paper-based mailings was simply not efficient, or cost-effective. The company installed GLCommunicator to automatically distribute targeted messages to the […]

BASF

Company: ActionPointCustomer: BASFSubmitted by: Byline PRBASF (www.basf. de) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers operating in the areas of health ; nutrition, colorants ; finishing products, chemicals, plastics ; fibers and oil ; gas. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF group employs more than 106,000 people, located in more than 39 countries worldwide. In 1997, […]

Cray Valley Coating Resins

Company: DigicaCustomer: Cray Valley Coating ResinsSubmitted by: DigicaCray Valley Coating Resins is a world leader in the production of specialist resins for industrial and decorative coatings and thermoset composites. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the French TOTAL group, the company employs a workforce of more than 1300 people at 11 plants across Europe and has a […]

Royal Doulton

Company: Astech Consultants LimitedCustomer: Royal DoultonSubmitted by: Ford-Peacock Consultancy LimitedDate: July 2001Royal Doulton is one of the world’s leading companies in the ceramic tabletop and collectables market with brands including Minton, Royal Albert, Holland Studio Craft and Royal Doulton itself. Retaining its place at the forefront of this traditional and highly competitive industry requires imagination, […]

Vaillant Ltd

Company: CapscanCustomer: Vaillant LtdSubmitted by: MCC InternationalDate: June 2001Vaillant Ltd is a UK based leading manufacturer of domestic heating and hot water appliances. With headquarters in Kent, Vaillant Ltd has been in operation since 1973, and prides itself in manufacturing high quality well designed systems, as well as implementing total quality customer service. Operating from […]

Bernstein Group

Company: Nortel NetworksCustomer: Bernstein GroupSubmitted by: Fleishman Hillard UKEnsuring your after-sales care reflects the high quality of your products or services is vital in today’s marketplace. The Bernstein Group is using Nortel Networks’ Call Centre technology and its partnership with BT to support the company’s reputation for excellence.A state-of-the-art Nortel Networks Symposium Call Centre installed […]

SMS Technologies

Company: MAPICSCustomer: SMS TechnologiesSubmitted by: Harvard PRWhen listening to the enthusiasm of the management team at UK-based SMS Technologies, a leading contract manufacturer for the medical industry, it becomes clear that the company has spent a good deal of time and effort ensuring that it remains at the leading edge of manufacturing practices. In today’s […]

SLI

Company: MAPICSCustomer: SLISubmitted by: Harvard PRIn today’s business world it is possible to argue that no individual has remained unaffected by the advance of Information Technology. Even those who do not come into direct contact with a mouse and a keyboard are likely to work for an organisation that manages its internal and external affairs […]

Robert McBride Ltd

Company: StaffwareCustomer: Robert McBride LtdSubmitted by: StaffwareRobert McBride Ltd is the UK’s largest manufacturer of retailer brand household and personal care products. It has six manufacturing sites in the UK and a £300m turnover. It supplies household and personal care products to every major grocery retail chain in the UK.”Retailer Brands are all about change […]

Robert Bosch

Company: interBizCustomer: Robert BoschSubmitted by: Spreckley Partners LtdA company’s profitability is directly affected by the effectiveness of its warehouse operations. Therefore, it is critical for a company to position itself as a leader in warehouse automation.Robert Bosch Ltd. is the UK subsidiary of the German-based Bosch Group which manufactures automotive and industrial equipment, Blaupunkt car […]

Mercedes-Benz

Company: ntlCustomer: Mercedes-BenzSubmitted by: Nelson Bostock CommunicationsAs a manufacturer of prestige vehicles, selling globally across more than 200 countries, Mercedes-Benz has an unrivalled reputation for quality.The British arm of the organisation, Mercedes-Benz (UK) Limited, employs over 900 people and supports thousands more through its 200-strong dealer network. This part of the company promotes, markets and […]

Sonae UK

Company: V-serveCustomer: Sonae UKSubmitted by: Berkeley Public Relations International LtdSonae UK’s £70 million particleboard production facility at Knowsley near Liverpool produces chip board for furniture production, shop fitting, caravans and interior design applications. Opened in July 2000 it represents the latest investment by Sonae Industria, the largest wood panel producer in the world, to expand […]

Pitney Bowes

Company: IntegraCustomer: Pitney BowesSubmitted by: BluegrassPitney Bowes has been at the leading edge of office automation since 1922 when it introduced the first franking machine in the UK. As a world market leader in mail and message management, the company is constantly looking at ways to deliver a broader choice of product and service solutions […]

PaintQuality.com/Rohm & Haas

Company: Context IntegrationCustomer: PaintQuality.com/Rohm & HaasSubmitted by: HotwirePRRohm and Haas (www.rohmhaas.com) is a specialty chemical company whose products consistently improve the quality of life for people around the world. Rohm and Haas technology is found in paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, household products, personal computers and electronic components, and construction materials. It also helps […]

Plumbs Ltd

Company: CapscanCustomer: Plumbs LtdSubmitted by: MCC InternationalDate: May 2001Plumbs Ltd is the UK based manufacturer of niche home furnishings. Based in Preston, this family run business has been in operation for over 45 years, and always prides itself in producing the highest quality furniture covers and curtains to the domestic and contract market. Operating from […]

Allied Mills

Company: NCDAllied MillsCustomer: Allied MillsSubmitted by: Berkeley PRBritain’s premier flour miller, Allied Mills, have invested £200,000 in NCD thin client hardware and software in a move to cut IT support costs and achieve year 2000 compliance. NCD thin clients were selected to replace a 450 user PC-based legacy system, thereby providing centralised system control and […]

Helèn Rör

Company: Zebra TechnologiesCustomer: Helèn RörSubmitted by: Strategic Alliance InternationalHelèns Rör has re-engineered its labelling printing process to implement a complete self designed bar coded system. Using Zebra’s BAR-ONE® for R/3® software, supplied by Strålfors, Helèns Rör package and tag all goods using colour coded self-designed bar code labels. The colours are representative of the products’ […]

Phoenix Chemicals

Company: Dedicated MicrosCustomer: Phoenix ChemicalsSubmitted by: Berkeley PRImage Systems Ltd professional installers of Digital Security Systems, based at Ellesmere Port near Liverpool, provide security systems for access control and CCTV solutions together with communications and remote monitoring equipment for enterprises site-wide, scaling to world-wide.Frustrated by the lack of opportunities within the security installation contracting business, […]

Tupperware

Company: interBizCustomer: TupperwareSubmitted by: Spreckley PRTupperware parties are all about direct selling, sharing household tips and, of course, a steady supply of those world-famous ‘wonder bowls’. Efficient warehouse management is a vital part of this. Enter interBiz the eBusiness Applications Division of Computer Associates (CA) with Warehouse BOSS. The Warehouse BOSS warehouse management system has […]

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering

Company: OpenConnectCustomer: CarnaudMetalbox EngineeringSubmitted by: BluegrassToday’s geographically dispersed manufacturing operations require improved supply chain management. Companies need the ability to place and track orders while improving enterprise efficiencies with ERP applications. The technological challenge involves accessing multiple databases as well as managing the interface between different source companies. Solution The UK’s CarnaudMetalbox Engineering chose an […]

KeyMed

Company: interBizCustomer: KeyMedSubmitted by: Spreckley Partners LtdTo remain in excellent health, people are advised to have regular medicals to identify and help prevent future problems. KeyMed, a manufacturer and supplier of specialised medical and industrial equipment including endoscopes, did the same in 1992. Having expanded from four people in the 1970s to over 600 people […]

Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Daimler Chrysler

Company: Diamond Technology PartnersCustomer: Ford Motor Company, General Motors and DaimlerChryslerSubmitted by: Golin Harris THE CLIENT General Motors and Ford had each taken it upon themselves to create online purchasing exchanges to dramatically reduce their purchasing, inventory, and logistics costs, to increase their operating efficiencies through the introduction of an integrated Internet-based supply chain, and […]

Renault

Company: OpenConnectCustomer: RenaultSubmitted by: BluegrassRenault’s IT infrastructure spans several continents attributing to the French carmaker’s worldwide presence. The company estimates that 30,000 end-users will connect to its information system from 2,500 dealerships in ten European countries.In 1997, Renault decided to interconnect its dealership network, subsidiaries and headquarters through the Internet. The selected solution was OC://WebConnect […]

Vent-Axia

Company: AutodeskCustomer: Vent-AxiaSubmitted by: The WhiteOaks ConsultancyVent-Axia has been making high quality ventilation equipment for the commercial, domestic and industrial markets for more than 60 years. Its portfolio of products includes more than 1,200 fans and accessories, which represent the leading edge in ventilation technology, and it supplies over one million items each year. By […]