http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/default.htmChelford SAP Solutions is SAP UK's primary VAR in the 'Wholesale and Distribution' and 'Consumer Packaged Goods' sectors and supports major organisations in their use of our SAP solutions. Chelford SAP Solutions has a highly-referenceable group of satisfied clients. Here's a list of our current case studies...chelfordsapsolutionscasestudieshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/7rjtl3lr-vk/grocery_casestudies.htmapetito is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of quality frozen food and catering solutions, with 48 years of specialist knowledge. apetito meets the specific needs of each customer with a bespoke proposition using the most advanced and flexible mix of products, systems and service solutions.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_apetito.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{6D5F9B80-A207-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/grocery_casestudies.htm#apetitohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/WA50Vn4mfik/grocery_casestudies.htmMuntons are UK-based manufacturers and suppliers of malt, malt extract and malted ingredients to the world market. Muntons are organised into two operating divisions – Muntons Malt, which serves the Brewing and Distilling industries around the world, and Muntons Malted Ingredients, which focuses on food industries and non-alcoholic beverages.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_muntons.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{299B93C4-A207-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/grocery_casestudies.htm#muntonshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/LN22WY083EQ/grocery_casestudies.htmThe La Doria Group is a leader in the food service industry for the processing and marketing of tomato-based products, canned legumes and pasta , fruit juices and other related products. Present in the most important large-scale retailing and discount chains in Italy and abroad, La Doria has a reputation for being a Company which has succeeded in fully exploiting the growing development potential offered by "Private Labels" (commercial trademarks for large-scale retailers) and Discount outlets. The Group is the number one producer on the Italian market in canned legumes and the second largest manufacturer of tomato-based products and fruit juices.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_ladoria.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{93EF3802-A307-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/grocery_casestudies.htm#ldhhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/lr3ait2l1PI/grocery_casestudies.htmFindus is a leading international frozen food brand, operating in the retail and foodservices sectors. They develop, produce and market a complete range of frozen food products including vegetables, prepared meals, pizzas, recipe dishes and seafood.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_findus.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{4954FD24-A307-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/grocery_casestudies.htm#findushttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/t9SlnGzaqlc/CS0002_WrightCottrell_1_0.pdfThe combined Wright Cottrell, with its greater purchasing strength and economies of scale, is able to ensure that it is one of the most competitive full service dealers in the country. Because of the problems with the legacy system Wright Cottrell were running out of time. They needed to implement the system on the date they had set. Consequently they chose to go with Chelford’s Smartstart solution. Smartstart is a templated solution which is pre-configured to deliver the specific functionality an organisation needs. In Wright Cottrell’s case this was Warehouse Management, Customer Relationship Management, Sales and Distribution and Financials. Because Smartstart delivers standard, best-practice business processes it is faster and less costly to implement.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/wright-cottrell2logo.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{E2193836-C707-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Healthcarehttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/CS0002_WrightCottrell_1_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/0d12Yr-lav4/healthcare_casestudies.htmHealthcare Logistics is one of the country’s leading logistics companies and is using one of the world’s leading business systems – SAP.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/healthcare03logo.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{1F71BB7D-C707-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Healthcarehttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/healthcare_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/0d12Yr-lav4/healthcare_casestudies.htmCentaur's core function is to provide customers with an efficient distribution system enabling the supply of veterinary medicines and other ancillary products. Centaur has developed a balanced, stable business by extending its activities throughout the UK. Uniquely this has been achieved through consistently strong organic growth based on commitment to identify and satisfy customer needs.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_centaur.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{A50723A6-C707-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Healthcarehttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/healthcare_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/EZeieZGZ9s4/CS0005_Betterware_1_0.pdfDRIVING IMPROVED FLEXIBILITY AND HIGHER LEVELS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH SAP AND CHELFORD With retail sales of more than £75m,over 200 head office staff in Birmingham and a network of 7,000 local agents, Betterware is one of the UK ’s leading direct sales companies, offering a wide range of goods for in and around the home. As well as its network of local agents, customers can buy products by phone or through the company ’s transanctional web site.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_betterware.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{B58F12EA-C707-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Mail Orderhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/CS0005_Betterware_1_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/TS8olHHkaCc/CS0003_Kohler%20Daryl_2_0.pdfHeather Devlin, the Business Systems Director says “SAP is an excellent product that moves with the times. The speed of improvement was highly visible and was therefore also quickly recognised by our customers, and we have benefited from it ever since.”http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/daryllogosm.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{CF088831-C807-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Household Productshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/CS0003_Kohler%20Daryl_2_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/kKCMTE67NCc/household_casestudies.htmMark II based in Bolton supply bathrooms and bathroom accessories to the major multiples. Their implementation covers finance, sales and distribution. All their core processes are handled by SAP.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_marktwo.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{B4CACE7A-C807-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Household Productshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/household_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/kKCMTE67NCc/household_casestudies.htmBased in Preston tetrad employ over 500 people and are specialists in hand crafted furniture, fabric and leather upholstery.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_tetrad.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{AC0CE2AE-C807-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Household Productshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/household_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/kKCMTE67NCc/household_casestudies.htmRoper Rhodes Ltd is one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of bathroom accessories and bathroom furniture. Founded in 1979, and based in the city of Bath, the company has grown into one of the leading players in the UK bathroom market with a turnover in 2003/4 in excess of £33 million.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_roper.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{64D435DB-C807-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Household Productshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/household_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/kKCMTE67NCc/household_casestudies.htmThe first Loft Shop was opened in 1987 in Croydon to supply a wide range of products for use in lofts and loft conversions. The Loft Shop now owns and operates 24 showrooms. The products offeedr include roof windows, loft ladders, roof domes, staircases, spiral staircases, chimney cowls and cedar shingles amongst many others.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/household_casestudies.htm11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{FA56CB1D-C907-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Household Productshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/household_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/kKCMTE67NCc/household_casestudies.htmBeko plc is a subsidiary of a large multinational group, which is one of the top 500 largest companies in the world and also one of the top 10 home appliances manufacturers in Europe with over 40 years experience in the manufacture of home appliances and televisions. Beko Plc is located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with the responsibility for all sales, marketing distribution and product support activities for the UK and Southern Ireland.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_beko.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{B959374D-C907-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Household Productshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/household_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/kKCMTE67NCc/household_casestudies.htmRC2 Corporation is a designer, producer, and marketer of high-quality, innovative collectible, hobby, toy and infant products that are fun to own and use and encourage repeat purchases. The Company's diverse product offerings include collectible products, traditional children's toys and infant products. The Company's goal is to achieve leadership in targeted markets worldwide by acting on significant consumer trends, continuously applying innovation, and developing consumer-preferred brands and products distributed through multiple channels. The Company sells through more than 25,000 retail outlets located primarily in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_rc2.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{51C70B7B-C907-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Household Productshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/household_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/nOEyvvbbB8s/mailorder_casestudies.htmMorplan has subsequently implemented IBM’s Websphere E-business sales catalogue which has been integrated with SAP to allow for seamless order processing web to back office.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/morplan1.jpg11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{29D291AD-C907-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Mail Orderhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/mailorder_casestudies.htm#morplanhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/wBoj5Sbg4As/mailorder_casestudies.htmCotton Traders was founded in 1987 by former England rugby captains Fran Cotton and Steve Smith. They began working from a single small room next to Altrincham Railway Station, supplying quality rugby shirts via mail order using adverts in the Sunday papers. Using the same standards and commitment they had applied to their playing careers, they soon grew the business to £2million turnover in just two years. Today, 20 years on, the business has grown to achieve a turnover in excess of £50 million a year, with over 700 employees across the UK and many more employed worldwide by its suppliers. Cotton Traders Mail Order business, now has over 2 million customers on its database, and produces 25 different editions of the catalogue each year, resulting in the despatch of over 100,000 parcels a month.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/cottontraders.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{85668DEA-C907-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Mail Orderhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/mailorder_casestudies.htm#cottontradershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/aD6PoVOL0g4/PR0005_FIGLEAVES_1_0.pdfOffering over 200 brands and catering to a wide variety of sizes and price points, figleaves.com is the world’s largest online branded intimates retailer. The company operates a free returns policy, ensuring that customers can buy with confidence. Headquartered in London, figleaves.com employs over 220 staff and operates two websites – one in UK Sterling and one in US dollars - with fulfilment operations in the UK, Canada and the USA.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_figleaves.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{DD09E716-CA07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Mail Orderhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/PR0005_FIGLEAVES_1_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/sbZpUm4wlWs/hightech_casestudies.htmTouchbase works with each of its clients on a global basis to understand how they could improve their communication by asking more from their technology. From delivering to the changing needs of a business user, the more complex requirements of a contact center agent, or the way in which messaging is managed, Touchbase exists to minimize the risk and maximize the outcome of its clients' technology investment. Working with the world's leading vendors of Business Telephony, Contact Center, Messaging and Data Network technologies, Touchbase independently advises its clients on global, regional or local strategies, following through to execute them consistently and on budget across the world.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_touchbase.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{B971784A-CA07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}High Techhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/hightech_casestudies.htm#touchbasehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/rjYKV6t-p2g/PR0003_TELESOFT_1_0.pdfTelesoft Technologies a communications specialist, has successfully deployed the SAP supply chain ERP solution across the companies five UK and US sites. The installation has enabled Telesoft to achieve enterprise-wide supply chain cost savings of around 44 per cent, reducing stock levels by 50 per cent and standing debt by 25 per cent through the integration and control of supply chain planning.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_telesoft.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{4F6851DC-CA07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}High Techhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/PR0003_TELESOFT_1_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/ACLig9fLqKU/hightech_casestudies.htmXP Power provides power supply solutions to the electronics industry. Power supplies take the relatively high voltage alternating current supply from the mains and convert it into various lower voltage, stable direct current outputs required to drive electronic equipment. All electronic equipment requires a power supply.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_xp.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{517E0707-CB07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}High Techhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/hightech_casestudies.htm#xphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/A0hmJcROOAE/hightech_casestudies.htmNeopost is the fastest growing supplier of mailroom, document and logistics solutions in the UK, and the No.1 supplier in Europe. We sell to more than 800,000 customers in the corporate, public and professional sectors. We have a direct presence in 14 countries,. with more than 4,000 employees and annual sales of €918.5m in 2006. Our products and services are sold in more than 90 countries and we have enjoyed increasing growth and rising margins year on year.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_neopost.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{2C0D5A33-CB07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}High Techhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/hightech_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/A0hmJcROOAE/hightech_casestudies.htmCenterprise has been rewarded with 20 years of continual growth, from a small family business to a substantial organisation that recently shipped its one millionth PC. Whilst other PC manufacturers struggled, Centerprise re-invested their profits back into the business. This has placed them in the enviable position of being an asset-rich company with a £3m production facility in Basingstoke, £8m plant in Caerphilly and a full employment nationwide network of qualified engineers to their name.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_centerprise.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{2F6A495E-CB07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}High Techhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/hightech_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/ISXH7J5dCpc/PR0002_INDIGO%20LIGHTHOUSE_1_0.pdfIndigo Lighthouse is a customer relationship management and distribution company, offering a range of fulfilment services to businesses in a number of sectors including the optical market. The company’s services include integrated contact management, data management, payment handling and logistics and warehousing operations.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_indigolighthouse.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{0B089298-CB07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Transport and Logisticshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/PR0002_INDIGO%20LIGHTHOUSE_1_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/jSDZ0YA_5Hs/PR0004_SWISSPORTUK_1_0.pdfSwissport International Ltd. is the leading service provider in the global ground and cargo handling business. Currently, it serves more than 70 million passengers, and provides ramp handling for over 2 million aircraft. In 2006, SPI reported revenues of over USD 1'370 million and employed more than 23 000 people worldwide. The number of stations served by Swissport rose to 185. The combined volume of cargo handled is more than 3 million metric tons.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_swissport.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{834290BD-CB07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Transport and Logisticshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/PR0004_SWISSPORTUK_1_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/_nGhQOEGCgY/transport_casestudies.htmRyanair was Europe's original low fares airline and is still Europe's largest low fares carrier. In the current year Ryanair will carry 52m passengers on 537 low fare routes across 26 European countries. We have 22 European bases and by the end of March 2008 Ryanair will operate a fleet of 163 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft with firm orders for a further 99 new aircraft (all net of planned disposals), which will be delivered over the next 5 years. Ryanair currently employs a team of 4,500 people, comprising over 25 different nationalities.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_ryanair.gif11/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{1DB224E3-CB07-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Transport and Logisticshttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/transport_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/1bc_Kfre3HA/CS0006_FrankRoberts_1_0.pdfThe business benefits have included improved product and customer profitability analysis resulting in improved profits. Keith Saywell, the group Finance Controller describes the system as the “most flexible and user friendly he has ever used”.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/froberts01.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{B7680215-F106-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/CS0006_FrankRoberts_1_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/mydB6HBCQa8/grocery_casestudies.htmEdrington are Scotland’s leading international premium spirits company with brands such as The Famous Grouse and The Macallan. They have implemented SAP across their supply chain including warehousing and sales and distribution. They have also implemented a fully integrated bar code and data capture system. The implementation covers 7 Edrington group sites and was completed in 2000.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/edrington.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{FD415F4B-F106-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/grocery_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/gxG8yqMMyIw/CS0004_SuperCook_1_0.pdfSupercook is the UK’s leading supplier of baking aids, committed to quality, value, convenience and variety. Chelford was very confident that Smartstart for Wholesale and Distribution would meet Supercook’s requirements.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_supercook.jpg10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{B34DDE78-F106-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/CS0004_SuperCook_1_0.pdfhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/mydB6HBCQa8/grocery_casestudies.htmLyons business is processing, sourcing and sales of prawns and other speciality seafoods; fresh cook, chilled, and frozen to retail, foodservice and manufacturers in UK and Europe.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_lyons.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{CB5CCEAD-F106-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/grocery_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/mydB6HBCQa8/grocery_casestudies.htmBritish Pepper and Spice is the leading manufacturer of herbs and spices in the UK. They are specialists in the processing, packing and marketing of herbs, spices and seasonings. Placing great emphasis on partnerships in business, our customers include virtually all of the UK's leading retail and wholesale distribution foodservice companies as well as many of Europe's major food manufacturers.http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/logo_britishpepper.gif10/04/2008Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{A7242BDC-F106-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/case_studies/grocery_casestudies.htmhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/chelfordsapsolutionscasestudies/~3/oRsWeGHcMWI/CS0001_Primafruit_1_0.pdfA new business solution was needed. But surprisingly, instead of evaluating specialist Wholesale and Distribution software, Primafruit decided to look for a general ERP system. “Accurate planning is absolutely essential for our business”, explains Tim. “In that sense we are more akin to a manufacturer than a wholesale and distribution operation. We felt the advanced planning features were better in general ERP solutions as they were integrated, rather than having to be bolted on, and were of a higher standard. In addition we felt a general ERP solution would give us more flexibility in the future, if our business model changed.”http://www.chelfordsolutions.com/images/opr_sm.gif10/07/2007Chelford GroupChelford Group Marketing{D302F4E2-9500-DD11-B45F-0019BB2AA698}Grocery Distributionhttp://www.chelfordsolutions.com/pdf/CS0001_Primafruit_1_0.pdf