Company News: Vensis Merges with Decodifi
We just took our next big step forwards! Vensis and Decodifi have merged our two businesses. We will combine industry experience with AI speed to disrupt the slow, costly norms of software delivery, and bring a new standard that will benefit businesses and transform the market. Decodifi use AI tools to take on the labour-intensive […]
Moving on from Microsoft Access
Modernising Business Systems: A Real-World Example Many businesses rely on systems that have grown and evolved over the years. One of our long-term clients, a food processor supplying the catering industry, is a perfect example. Their journey highlights how updating technology can bring both operational improvements and cost savings—without disrupting day-to-day business. The Challenge Years […]
Going beyond SMED to ZMED
Those in manufacturing will know SMED, “Single Minute Exchange of Die”. The term is used more widely than changing dies though, it is used as a general term to reduce changeover times. In my dim and distant past, I have experience of these projects with great success as I am sure many have. But many […]
Closing the Project Costing Loop
Businesses whose main activity is project delivery, be it construction, engineering or manufacturing are often missing opportunities to drive improvement. This article explores how ‘closing the loop’ on project delivery can highlight the areas where businesses can improve and become more competitive. Projects of a significant size tend to follow the same basic structure across […]
8 KPI Mistakes to Avoid
All forward-thinking businesses with a desire to improve will have KPIs. I have seen and implemented many versions of KPIs over the years. Although the specifics of any set of KPIs is as unique as the business, there are some common mistakes. Here the top 8 common mistakes that I have witnessed over the years. […]
Post-Pandemic Plan:Come Out Fighting
Clearly Coronavirus is causing a lot of short-term disruption, the likes of which have not been experienced since World War 2. Everyone is working hard to cope with constantly changing circumstances, but many businesses are having to reduce activity or stop altogether for an unknown period of time. For those in that position, they may […]
Hull Kingston Rovers: Replacing Training Spreadsheets
Background Cranswick are a FTSE250 business turning over £1.4bn and lead the way in the pork product sector. They have 16 sites around the UK, and one of those, Cranswick Country Foods Norfolk (for ease of reading referred to as “Cranswick” from this point on), have worked with Vensis to produce Health and Safety systems […]
Hull Kingston Rovers: Driving Commercial Performance in Sport
Hull Kingston Rovers is a rugby league team competing in the Super League. Being competitive on the pitch is an obvious focus. But being commercially competitive is just as important, and some may say, more important – as commercial success funds the playing staff. Player sponsorship, pitch side boards, stands, hospitality, boxes and the many […]
Microsoft Office Update – Error Message
3340 Query is corrupt There have been a high number of reported incidents regarding this error. All Vensis clients and those under support contracts need not worry. Contact the office on 01482 762102 and we can quickly help you resolve this issue. Anyone who is not a client may contact us for a resolution for […]
The Simple Maths that can Reduce Stock and Release Cash
If you followed the purest interpretation of Lean, you would have no warehouse, stock or raw materials. In reality you probably will, as we live in an imperfect world and sometimes you need to be pragmatic – but this does not mean opportunities to improve are written off to pragmatism. Six Sigma has been applied […]