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“We were... able to achieve savings with no disruption.”

Mick Dalton, Senior Facilities Manager
Ernst & Young

“CRA Cost Reduction Analysts project-managed the whole process, which only involved an initial meeting from myself and the odd telephone conversation for clarity...”

Scott Hopkinson, Finance Director
Bannatyne’s Health Clubs

“I would not hesitate to recommend this service to anyone.”

Jim Keiller, Commodity Manager Indirects and Facilities Procurement
GlaxoSmithKline

“Their collation of our existing costs, supplier base and products was completed quickly and with little disruption to our own staff.”

Caron Duncan, Facilities Manager
Dundas & Wilson

“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.”

S Lloyd, Group Finance Manager
Scottish Equitable

“The process of dealing with Cost Reduction Analysts was simple, smooth and professional with good end results - savings of over £330k on an annualised basis. In short, a worthwhile exercise.”

David King, Finance Director
BBC Worldwide Limited

“The process was well managed, quick and painless”

Roy Naismith, Finance Director
French Connection

“It has been a very successful relationship for DJ. Through the work of Cost Reduction Analysts, we have identified savings in excess of £130k p.a. The process of using them involved very little time from DJ staff.”

Alan Lattimer, Chief Operations Officer
Drivers Jonas

“I thought [your service] was very professional with no time wasted by irrelevant questions, and discreet and unobtrusive research. I wish you continued success...”

Margaret Sladen, Purchasing Manager
Lloyd’s Register

“The service you gave us was effective and speedy, and was carried out in a very professional manner.”

Raymond E. Blin, Managing Partner
Pannel Kerr Forster

“Your continued support through the transition period, including implementation of a new electronic order process, has been much appreciated.”

Mike Bobbett, Vice President
JP Morgan

“The outcome of the tender more than exceeded our expectations...”

Mike Wingrove, Head of Facilities
Denton Wilde Sapte

“Investigating our existing supplier arrangements and reviewing underlying invoiced expenditure was unobtrusive and efficiently managed.”

David Horsley, Group Financial Controller
Evolution Group

“Significant savings were up for grabs. Around 39% on IT and fax consumables - £107,000!”

Scottish Water News,
Scottish Water

“I would be happy to recommend your organisation to any prospective client that you may have. I find your philosophy of only charging fees for actual savings achieved to be most attractive.”

Ian Harvey, Financial Director
Richard Ellis Property Consultants

“We were particularly pleased that this exercise has also served to actually improve and strengthen our business relationship with our supplier.”

Tim Williams, Head of Supply Chain Management
Vodafone

“Cost Reduction Analysts carried out the work efficiently and professionally and delivered what they said they would. I consider the whole exercise to have been very worthwhile.”

Michael Pearson, Procurement Manager
Allen & Overy

“I would have no hesitation in recommending Cost Reduction Analysts and I would be happy to work with them again on future projects.”

Paul Flanagan, Chief Financial Officer
Euler Trade Indemnity

“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.”

Paul Colvin, Chief Financial Officer
Bird & Bird

“The results of the audit, and the subsequent recommendations of the Company, have been particularly beneficial and have enabled us to achieve worthwhile savings...”

A. P. Graham, Company Secretary
N M Rothschild & Sons

“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...”

Martyn Osborne, Financial Controller
Mothercare

“...it was so refreshing to deal with a company that puts the customer first.”

Louis Tolaini, Head of Facilities
Penningtons Solicitors

“[Cost Reduction Analysts] certainly bring a rigour and focus which quickly and clearly identifies any untapped potential hidden within a company's supplier base.”

Darren Spriggs, Chief Operations Officer
Equity Insurance & Hastings Direct

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AEGON Scottish Equitable says CRA’s report “extremely useful”

Sat 18 Jan 2003

“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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