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Before using consultants most people want to make sure that they are engaging with are a competent organisation who will deliver the results that they need.
Below are a variety of comments from our clients.
“Over the last few months Smartspeed has proved to be absolutely priceless in terms of introducing us to a new way of thinking. This has not only helped with our application for ISO 9001 status, but has assisted in focusing us as an organisation on what we really want to achieve in the short and long term.”
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Dave Meldrum
Managing Director, Meldrum Construction Services Ltd
www.meldrumcs.com
“Excellent, one of the best speakers and seminars we’ve had in the ABE Northern Region”
Colin Bell
ABE Vice President
www.abe.org.uk
"Smartspeed were awarded a 2 year contract by Derwentside District Council's Economic Development department, to deliver free advice and support to SMEs within its district boundaries, to help businesses realise cashable, efficiency savings. Many of the clients who Giles engaged with during this period, were so impressed with the results of his work, that they have engaged with him, post the contract period and have seen further improvements.
During Giles' 2 years with us, I worked with him particularly closely and found him to be dedicated, driven and above all, his professionalism second to none. The results which Giles delivered to the program were superb and in fact helped one particular business to realise savings in excess of £50K. Should future funding be found, I would have no hesitation in securing the services of Giles Johnston of Smartspeed Consulting again."
Joanne Urquhart Arnold
Business Development Officer, Derwentside District Council
www.derwentside.gov.uk
“We saw Giles Johnston delivering a workshop and realised that his style of delivery would really support us in achieving our goals of becoming even more efficient and effective. We knew straight away that Smartspeed would fit in well with our Lean Programme."
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David Bullock
Production Manager, Trinity Mirror Printing Newcastle
www.trinitymirror.com
"The group of MDs and business owners participating on our Strategic Development Programme thoroughly enjoyed the Lean session which you delivered."
Jeremy Wright
Programme Manager, Durham Business School
"Phoenix Beattie Limited have grown significantly over the past 2 years with improvements in technology and lean manufacturing techniques throughout the business and are now looking to expand our existing Manufacturing Control system as a further improvement/development in line with our business needs.
Smartspeed were employed to facilitate so that key staff fully understood the choices available and to understand the principles of electronic planning such as MRP and MRPII so they can decide best course of action to move the business forward. Clear objectives were set and achieved in a timely manner with a clear implementation plan created.
I would not hesitate to use and involve Smartspeed for similar future projects."
Peter Stone
Manufacturing Manager, Phoenix Beattie Ltd
www.phoenixbeattie.co.uk
"Working with Giles we found ways to use our business information to make changes with confidence.
A fresh insight sometimes makes all the difference and this is what we gained from working on this project."
Michael Coulson
Purchasing Manager, Lamplas
www.lamplas.co.uk
" The systems introduced have helped define peoples roles and understanding of what is expected of them.
Improvements have also helped in reducing lost time, re-work, material savings and helping to contribute towards improved profitability."
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Kevin Alderson
Managing Director, TRADE CUTTING FORMES LIMITED
www.tcf-ltd.co.uk
"Any problems that have arisen Giles endeavoured and succeeded in resolving them. We started by taking a step back to look at the minor issues that created big problems. The work conducted has helped to improve the organisation of our business and reduce the day-to-day hassle."
Carl Robertson
MD, Salad Days
www.saladdaysltd.co.uk
"The improvements that have been implemented are now taking effect and the staff are feeding back that the new system is making life easier - plus we are starting to notice the cost savings that we planned at the start of the project. The most noticeable features since the start of the project however is the increased motivation of our staff and I would like to say an additional thanks for the influence you had on our team."
Daniel Wilkinson
Company Secretary, Albany Office Furniture Solutions
http://www.albany-office-furniture.co.uk
"We have worked with Giles on several improvement projects over a period of time. His approach and expertise matched our needs perfectly and has in many cases been the catalyst to getting things done. Giles' ability to listen, question, support, encourage and guide had been invaluable in pushing us to achieve more from each day without simply working longer hours.
The projects have been highly effective as a stimulus for action and for knowledge transfer. This type of knowledge transfer over a period of time has increased the possibility for sustainable improvements to be made here at Lamplas."
Keith Siddle
Operations Director, Lamplas Polymer Engineering
www.lamplas.co.uk
"Everyone who was involved in this [production planning] project concluded that Giles was a pleasure to work with and his keen but flexible approach to his work was fantastic.
I would have no problem in recommending his services to anyone with a similar production based problem as his knowledge in these fields is immense. This became apparent after our first meeting."
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Stuart McCourt
Planning Manager, Godfrey Syrett Limited
www.godfreysyrett.co.uk
"We found the advice and analysis provided by Smartspeed Consulting very helpful, enabling us to plan ahead with more confidence."
Gordon Johnson
Director, Home Service
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