Retail - Case studies

Company A

Company Overview: Holding a unique position on the high street with its inspirational, globally sourced, well-priced and good quality collection of fashion accessories. Displayed in an original and impactful colour-bay design, the constantly changing range includes every kind of accessory imaginable; bags, purses, jewellery, belts, hats, scarves, flip flops, gloves, hair accessories and cosmetics.

Background Issue: This major retailer had multiple support contracts with a number of software vendors. Not cost effective and had limited internal skills, which would be better focused on project delivery.

Holding multiple support contracts with a number of software vendors, it wasn’t cost effective and had limited internal skills, which would be better focused on project delivery.

Quantix Solution: Our service ensures that stock is sent to stores on time, financial reports available on Monday morning. Accurate stock records etc.

Outcome: A Full Managed Service Contact implemented providing database and application enhancements, license provisions and best-fit solutions delivering a saving of £60k-£70k per annum.

Company B

Company Overview: By growing franchise operations all over the world, including the Far East, Australia, Scandinavia and South America, as well as increasing numbers of licensing projects for products including carpets, eyewear, scarves and bed linen.

Background Issue: This major retailer had insufficient Oracle skills on their critical systems to sufficiently maintain their applications.

Quantix Solution: Our Remote Managed Service implemented on a 24*7*365 service, ensuring optimised performance, reliability and application support.

Outcome: Piece of mind during peak trading times resulting from remote database managed service and resilient support with cost saving benefits of up to £50k per annum.