Cost Reduction Analysts at TheAuditor.com
Sat 31 Jan 2009
Since 1993 we have focused on cost reduction, but in recent years we have broadened our mandate to process engineering, and our expertise is now often used to optimise clients’ procurement, reporting and payment processes.
Your Audit Report from The Auditor now delivers not only bottom-line savings but also improved management reporting, which can include:
- automatic exception reporting
- auto-payment processes
- reduced paper cycle/archiving requirements
In keeping with our broadening scope, we have also extended our web site, with a client Extranet now providing secure personalised reporting.
Tue 6 Jul 2010
French Connection securing savings beyond those they had already achieved. “[The Auditor] successfully managed to bring the disparate parts of the business together to act as one,” emails Roy Naismith, Finance Director. “They managed the expectations and demands of a varying group of managers.”
Mon 17 May 2010
GlaxoSmithKline moved all their UK web sites. “I was impressed by how little time and effort was required by us to realise the benefits and make the changes,” writes Jim Keiller, Commodity Manager Indirects and Facilities Procurement.
Tue 6 Oct 2009
Penningtons were pleased to save not only money but time. “We are [also] saving because of the [procurement] protocols which we now practice following recommendations from The Auditor,” writes Louis Tolaini, Head of Facilities.
Tue 9 Jun 2009
‘I would be happy to recommend the services of The Auditor and the application of their expertise’ writes Mike Wingrove, Head of Facilities
Thu 6 Dec 2007
“Cost Reduction Analysts 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.”
Wed 28 Nov 2007
We engaged CRA to review the potential for cost savings across the Group during 2007 in areas such as office, computer and printer consumables and telecoms.The process of investigating our existing supplier arrangements and reviewing underlying invoiced expenditure was unobtrusive and efficiently managed.
Sun 30 Sep 2007
“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.”
Tue 7 Nov 2006
“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.”
Sat 1 Oct 2005
“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!”
Investors in People recognizes Cost Reduction Analysts
Wed 10 Nov 2004
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.
Sat 8 Nov 2003
“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.
Wed 7 May 2003
“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…”
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.
Tue 12 Mar 2002
“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.
CRA can minimize your telecommunications costs
Mon 5 Feb 2001
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.
Wed 27 Dec 2000
“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.
Thu 5 Oct 2000
“I wish you continued success,” writes Margaret Sladen, Purchasing Manager, after Lloyds Register followed CRA’s recommendations and installed a new procurement system.
CRA web site wins Medaille d’Or
Sat 25 Dec 1999
CRA’s www.cra.uk.com has been awarded the Medaille d’Or for Web Site Excellence. A link to the site appears on the Medaille d’Or Finance page. Other recent winners of the Award include:
According to administrators Ken and Maureen Hussey, the Medaille d’Or is given to web sites that:
- convey enthusiasm for their subject
- are both usable and useful
- have reasonable download times
- are kept reasonably up to date
- have straightforward and intuitive navigation
- have content that makes them worth exploring
- are attractive and fun
CRA relaunches web site
Thu 25 Nov 1999
At the new Quick Contact section, visitors can now reach us very easily. The section also signals whether our offices are open [no longer].
On the new Services page, visitors can view a table showing typical savings accrued by clients — and on the new Fees page, our Terms.
The new site also features reproductions of correspondence with clients. We are very proud of these warm words and grateful for the permission granted to post them on the web.
Our hope is that time spent at www.cra.uk.com is enjoyable, and that a visit provides a taste of working with the company.
To help refocus www.cra.uk.com, CRA chose Engaging, a web development agency based in Tel Aviv.
