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May '07
Since 1993 we have focused on cost reduction, but now our expertise is also being used to optimise clients’ procurement, reporting and payment processes. To reflect this broader vision, we have added our new brand: The Auditor.
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Feb '08
”[The Auditor’s] collation of our existing costs, supplier base and products was completed quickly and with little disruption to our own staff,” writes Caron Duncan, Facilities Manager, Dundas & Wilson.
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Dec '07
“CRA project-managed the whole process, which only involved an initial meeting from myself and the odd phone conversation for clarity,” writes Scott Hopkinson, Finance Director, Bannatyne’s. “The end result was an annual saving of £100k.”
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Nov '07
An audit stimulates “a more detailed … understanding of the inefficiencies and excess that may exist across a multi-site Group,” writes David Horsley, Financial Controller, Evolution Group.
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Sep '07
“Cost Reduction Analysts were commissioned to review a selection of expenditure categories,” writes Darren Spriggs, Chief Operations Officer, Equity Insurance Group—and the reviews “are already delivering significant cost savings.”
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2006
Nov '06
“It has been a very successful relationship for DJ,” writes Alan Lattimer, Chief Operations Officer at Drivers Jonas. “Through the work with [CRA Cost Reduction Analysts], we have identified savings in excess of £130k p.a.”
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2005
Oct '05
“Significant savings were up for grabs,” writes SW News on the results of Cost Reduction Analysts’ audit of Scottish Water. “Around 39% on IT and fax consumables – £107,000!”
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2004
Investors in People recognizes Cost Reduction Analysts
Nov '04
We are fully committed to developing our skills sets in order to help us achieve our business aims in the cost reduction consultancy sector. As a result, we have been recognised as an Investor in People after meeting the organisation’s standards on November 4th, 2004.
2003
Nov '03
“The results provided me with comfort that we were receiving excellent value from many of our suppliers and Cost Reduction Analysts’ fee structure was agreed so that we were able to share any savings made, benefiting both parties,” writes Chief Financial Officer Paul Colvin.
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May '03
“I had some reservations as to how any substantial or worthwhile savings were to be achieved. However, the results of your work were most satisfactory and we have made very acceptable savings…”
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Jan '03
“Following your review of our stationery, print and courier spend, I would like to thank you for the non-intrusive way you were able to obtain the data you needed,” writes S. Lloyd, Group Finance Manager.
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2002
Mar '02
“The process of dealing with CRA was simple, smooth and professional with good end results – savings of over £330k pa on an annualised basis. In short, a worthwhile exercise,” writes David King, Finance Director, BBC Worldwide Limited.
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2001
CRA can minimize your telecommunications costs
Feb '01
There are now more than 200 fixed, mobile and internet telecommunications service providers in the UK. With each of them offering ever-shifting tariffs, bonuses and special offers, informed procurement decisions are eluding British businesses. There is, however, one certainty in administering a cost-effective procurement policy: It must be independently and regularly reviewed.
2000
Dec '00
“We were particularly pleased that this exercise has also served to actually improve and strengthen our business relationship with our supplier,” writes Tim Williams, Head of Supply Chain Management.
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Oct '00
“I wish you continued success,” writes Margaret Sladen, Purchasing Manager, after Lloyds Register followed CRA’s recommendations and installed a new procurement system.
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1999
Dec '99
Alongside sites by Chicago’s Museum of Science & Industry and BBC America, www.cra.uk.com has won the Medaille d’Or Award for Web Site Excellence.
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Nov '99
As part of our drive to adapt to the rise of the internet, we have rethought and relaunched our web presence at www.cra.uk.com
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Cost Reduction Analysts at TheAuditor.com
‘We will achieve considerable net savings’ say solicitors Dundas & Wilson
‘Painless and beneficial’ audit for Bannatyne’s Health Clubs
Evolution Group recommends The Auditor for multi-site organizations
Equity Insurance: CRA Cost Reduction Analysts brings ‘rigour and focus’
