Fat Face initially chose PMC to run the selection process for a new MMS supplier, but then engaged them to project manager the entire upgrade programme. Fat Face stated “Once we had decided on our strategy, we looked at the scale of change and the complexities involved.
It became obvious that we did not have the large scale project management resource we needed – initial analysis capability, setting up and leading the various workshops – these were skill sets we did not have in abundance. Couple that with the need to keep the business running and the obvious answer was to bring in an external resource. It made sense to continue working with PMC”
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Fat Face initially chose PMC to run the selection process for a new MMS supplier, but then engaged them to project manager the entire upgrade programme. Fat Face stated “Once we had decided on our strategy, we looked at the scale of change and the complexities involved.It became obvious that we did not have the large scale project management resource we needed – initial analysis capability, setting up and leading the various workshops – these were skill sets we did not have in abundance. Couple that with the need to keep the business running and the obvious answer was to bring in an external resource. It made sense to continue working with PMC”
Dunelm is one of the most successful home furnishings retailers in the UK and is enjoying rapid growth, which promoted them to look at their existing business systems. Dunelm stated “we recognised that to make a good choice for our new system, we would need support from a specialist.We met a number of consultancies before deciding to work with PMC. … PMC helped us to find a solution which we believe will be right for us. Their expertise allowed us to define the brief, manage a structured process and gave us access to the knowledge and experience we did not have in house.”
Mothercare state “PMC remain impartial and independent. Many consultancies are not impartial and PMC is without a doubt independent. They have no axe to grind and reviewed vendors on their ability to meet our criteria.”
Monsoon Accessorize outsource EPOS replacement project to Paul Mason Consulting
Thresher Group appointed PMC to carry out an evaluation programme, which examined their system and processes. It highlighted the problems facing the Thresher Group, validated many of their concerns and presented an action plan to implement Centralised Stock Replenishment.
Threshers stated they chose PMC “because they have vast retail experience, considerable understanding of JDA and specific skills in implementing Centralised Stock Replenishment systems for retailers. They were sensitive to our needs and the retail business – that demonstrates a good retail consultancy”
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