Avalon Creative Ltd
Business and IT Consultancy
From startups and small businesses Business, Marketing Plans and Financial strategies to larger businesses process analysis and re-engineering, IT system evaluation and configuration support
Provide mentoring, business and marketing plans
Analyse and evaluate business operations and processes
Develop and implement strategies to improve business performance.
Advise clients on the best practices for their businesses.
Provide guidance on financial management and budgeting.
Develop business plans and forecasts.
Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
Manage projects and ensure deadlines are met.
Processes
Are your processes as efficient as they could be?
Quality
Outputs poor quality, or you want to deliver better for your customers?
Targets
Struggling to better results, or achieve your targets?
Efficiencies
Possible inconsistencies or inefficiencies leading to low businesses productivity?
Avalon Creative ensure that you get the best from your processes and IT systems.
Executive support systems - typically involve data analysis and planning tools to help with strategic decision-making
Management information systems - usually work with internal sources of information and help organise, evaluate, manage and present data in a readable form
Decision support systems - typically rely on databases to produce 'what-if' type of analysis
Knowledge management systems - help businesses create, share and manage information, collaboratively.
Transaction processing systems - automate routine transactions, such as billing, payroll, stock control, etc.
Office automation systems - enable processing of data and information in a productive, efficient way
Is the current system you have being utilised to get best results?
Is the current system configured to align with your processes correctly
Is the system you have or want, the best system for your business and its future goals
Email: Avaloncreativeltd@gmail.com
Phone: 0796 315 1495
Process mapping and re-engineering
Understanding
Feeling bogged down? Map your current processes – how tasks flow across your team. Are departments using different tools? Streamline by getting everyone on the same page!
Is inefficiency slowing you down? Identify roadblocks and design new processes that get work done faster and help you achieve your goals.
Leverage technology! Align your processes with existing tools and automate repetitive tasks. This frees up your team to focus on what matters most.
Track your progress! Business Process Mapping lets you monitor how well things work, so you can identify and fix inefficiencies before they become major problems.
IT Systems
Types of IT systems in business
What is the right IT system for your business:
Executive support systems - typically involve data analysis and planning tools to help with strategic decision-making
Management information systems - usually work with internal sources of information and help organise, evaluate, manage and present data in a readable form
Decision support systems - typically rely on databases to produce 'what-if' type of analysis
Knowledge management systems - help businesses create, share and manage information, collaboratively.
Transaction processing systems - automate routine transactions, such as billing, payroll, stock control, etc.
Office automation systems - enable processing of data and information in a productive, efficient way
Is the current system you have being utilised to get best results?
Is the current system configured to align with your processes correctly
Is the system you have or want, the best system for your business and its future goals
Quality
Happy customers = thriving business! But how do you ensure top-notch product quality in your Business?
Data is key! Track quality metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Challenges:
Finding reliable data: Not all sources are created equal. Look for consistent, relevant info.
Data integration: Merging data from different sources can be tricky. Ensure formats and definitions align.
Data security: Protect sensitive product data with strong security measures like encryption.
Data quality: Inaccurate data leads to bad decisions. Double-check data for accuracy and reliability.
Unlocking Insights:
Analyze your data: Turn raw data into actionable insights to improve your products and processes.
KPIs are key: Define clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure success.
Don't be afraid to seek help! Avalon Creative can guide you on collecting, analysing, and leveraging data for optimal product quality in your Business.
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Realise potential
Analyse your data to make smarter business decisions.
Benefits:
Fact-based choices: Ditch gut feelings! Make strategic decisions based on real data.
Optimize spending: Identify areas to cut costs and free up resources.
Predict the future: Spot trends and opportunities before your competitors.
Target the right customers: Understand your audience and tailor marketing for maximum impact.
How it works:
Analyze your data: Extract valuable insights from all areas of your business.
Reduce costs: Identify hidden expenses and streamline operations.
Find new customers: Target the right audience with laser precision.
Don't be afraid to get help! Avalon Creative can guide you on collecting, analysing, and leveraging data for informed decision-making and ultimate Business success.
Use cases
Aston Martin
After its separation from Ford, Aston Martin lost the bargaining power of its previous multinational owner. This meant a drop in quality as it had to renegotiate terms with suppliers without the advantages of economies of scale. It started by pulling data from disparate sources, standardising the data, then analysing so manufacturing and quality issues could be identified and addressed. This led to a substantial reduction in the Warranty bill as quality improved. It also meant that quality issues with parts could be pin pointed and Aston Martin was able claim against suppliers.
Stonegate Pub Group
The Stonegate pub group wanted to address the problem of rising costs and dwindling markets as customers choosing to stay at home instead of visiting their local ‘Slug and Lettuce’ or any number of local pubs.
They decided to do this by building customer loyalty and rewarding customers on the frequency and spend during their visits to the pubs. This meant a standardisation of data, a rationalisation customers facing of web offering (Web sites and apps) and improved adaptability to meet quickly changing fashions, plus the ability store data against customers so that it could be segmented and analysed as needed.
Nissan
Nissan were one of the first major automotive manufacturers to release a mass-produced electric vehicle. Along with this come the telemetry data. This will tell the vehicle status at any point in a journey. Useful information if the customer owns a fleet of vehicles allowing them the ability to monitor and ascertain vehicle usage and state. A service was envisaged, developed and implemented that would pull data off the vehicle, standardise it and then store it ready for the customer to securely access it when they needed.
JLR
JLR (Jaguar LandRover) identified the management of key assets (Component tools, tools that make parts) as essential to the efficient manufacturing of their cars. Investigation of the tools management showed that identification of each tool, an audit of where each one was, the number of parts each had made, its total capabilities and which model the parts are used as well as the materials they use. So management of the tools not only involved tracking the tool data, but also an understanding of the data dependencies. This was a major task but would save the company at the time an estimate £6.7 million per annum.
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