Category Archives: Systems

Conviviality PLC- Spreadsheets and Risk Management

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Michael Carr

This week, Accounting Web ran the news story that Conviviality, one of the UK’s largest drinks wholesalers, had entered in administration. “The business has been in a death spiral since the beginning of March, when the retailer said its adjusted … Continue reading →

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A Simple Tale of Slippers and Batch Control

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Michael Carr

So who would like a laugh at my expense? On Wednesday I bought a new pair of slippers – nothing of particular interest except that they were too tight. Quick check of the label said they were my size- “I’ll … Continue reading →

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CPD – Business Analyst Certification

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Michael Carr

Shifting boxes in the loft is great fun isn’t it? –banging your head on the beams and scratching with the loft insulation, but sometimes it is enjoyable as you unpack, long forgotten boxes, wondering why you put them there in … Continue reading →

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Army Veteran’s Discipline cuts Used-Car Recon Time in Half

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Michael Carr

It’s the start of a new year, I hope you’ve had a great break and are coming back refreshed with new ideas to drive your business forward. Just come across this interesting article in Automotive News; thought you’d like. The … Continue reading →

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Lewis Hamilton Tweets – A Board Meeting Topic?

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Michael Carr

For those that missed it, this weekend racing driver Lewis Hamilton “Tweeted” his race car telemetry performance, detailing ride height, camber setting etc. Fascinating info indeed if you’re a fan, gold dust if you’re a competitor. I was incredulous that … Continue reading →

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Trello Desktop Organiser

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Michael Carr

If your desk resembles a bridal pathway of yellow Post-it Notes then this could be the answer you’re looking for. Simple, effective and very versatile I think you’ll like it!

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Lean Systems Thinking

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Michael Carr

In the manufacturing world lean systems thinking has abounded for many a year and yet still there are many companies who have failed to adopt this philosophy. For those not familiar with this term it refers to the mindset that … Continue reading →

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Sage Software Survey

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Michael Carr

Business organisations are emerging from the recession with business processes and work flow cycles that are hindering their ability to make the most of the tentative economic recovery” so says a computing survey of over 150 IT decision makers in … Continue reading →

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Costa Concordia Disaster Recovery

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Michael Carr

You’re just finishing off your evening meal, swirling the remains of wine in your glass and reflecting on today. “It was a good meeting, we got a lot done; this will be a good year” and then the phone rings… … Continue reading →

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E-Mail Ban at Atos

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Michael Carr

In case you missed the item, last week, Thierry Breton, the CEO of ATOS, an international company of some 70,000 employees, announced that he was to ban e-mails throughout the organisation within the next eighteen months. Ignoring the speculative hype regarding … Continue reading →

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