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 Data
Information Services has many years experience of implementing
software
business solutions for clients, and as a result we also offer
a consulting service that
is tailored to capitalise on the opportunities created when
a company installs new
software.
The consulting services we offer can be divided into the
following areas. Process Analysis,
Gap Analysis, Strategic
Analysis and Project Management.
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| Process Analysis |
Software systems work according to clearly
defined procedures, unfortunately many companies do not.
This causes a problem when the software is implemented.
Analysis of a company's procedures enables  inefficiencies
to be identified, responsibilities to be clarified and
general transparency within companies to be improved,
all of which has the effect of smoothing the implementation
of a new software package. |
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| Gap Analysis |
Many companies are aware that scope for
improvement exists within their operation, but are not
sure exactly where the opportunities lie. A typical
Gap Analysis looks at the companies present operations,
projects how they should be functioning, and defines
the gap between the two.
When the gaps are identified the next step is to define
a Strategic Plan to improve operations and
reduce the performance gaps. Many companies report a
benefit in having an experienced, external perspective,
unencumbered with a specific company culture to facilitate
this process.
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| Strategic Analysis |
Again the introduction of a new software
system may encourage companies to look strategically
at how they are executing their business.
A Strategic Analysis would combine external and internal
analysis such as;
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SWOT Analysis |
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PEST analysis |
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Customer Satisfaction Results |
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Skills Gap Analysis |
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Employee Satisfaction |
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Financial Audits |
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ISO Audits |
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Systems Audits |
From this information the company's Strategic Direction,
Vision and Mission is reviewed and modified if necessary.
The next step is to define short medium and long term
objectives necessary to follow the Strategic Direction,
An Activity or Project Plan may then be necessary to
define the steps that have to be taken to reach the
objectives. These activities would normally have a responsible
person nominated along
with an Implementation Date.
Finally Key Results and Measurements need to be defined
to ensure that the Direction being followed is yielding
the desired results. |
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| Project Management |
The introduction of a new
software system may encourage companies to carryout
some ‘structural or organisational house-keeping’,
all of which can be beneficial if implemented in the
correct manner. The alternative is chaos and frustration.
Data Information Services can assist clients with the
management of projects to ensure that:
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The Project Goals are clearly defined and agreed |
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Project are divided into manageable Activities |
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A communication structure exists for all project
stakeholders |
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Activities are assigned to a ‘Owner’
along with a Completion Date |
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Projects are completed on-time and within budget |
All our Business Consultants are MBA qualified, hold
Purchasing and Supply Degrees (MCIPS)
and have held positions with Blue Chip companies such
as Toyota Motor Corporation or Michelin
Tyres PLC.
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