The British economy was facing a downturn after the post war boom ended in 1919. Although unemployment was increasingly growing this did not deter George Davies & Mark Robson, railway freight clerks, from launching their advisory service for freight rates in 1920.
Davies & Robson emerged into the market at precisely the right time. Merely a few months after their start up, the Government introduced the Railways Act of 1921 which saw the fragmented network of local railway companies grouped into four major regional organisations. They quickly noticed a business opportunity stemming from the prospect of a complete revision of rates and charging methods. In 1968 Davies & Robson saw the fundamental change in the licensing system for road transport and the birth of the logistics industry as we know it today.
Davies & Robson consultants have continually worked at the cutting edge of developments in logistics and supply chain management helping companies achieve competitive advantage in an ever changing World. Since its inception the range of services has grown considerably and now encompasses all aspects of logistics and supply chain management including infrastructure modelling and warehousing, transport operations, outsourcing and organisational support and improvement. Today Davies & Robson works with a wide range of domestic and multinational organisations, including users and providers of logistic services, both nationally and internationally.
Davies & Robson has a reputation for producing workable solutions based on thorough research and analysis and practical experience. Directors and Senior Consultants have all held executive corporate positions, with both users and providers of logistics services, reducing the risk of unforeseen consequences as change is implemented.
Our consultant's technical knowledge and wealth of practical experience, coupled with our sound understanding of the wider environmental context, familiarity with the logistics market place, and direct involvement in a broad cross section of industry sectors, give us a clear advantage when delivering solutions and driving real improvements for our clients.
Brian Templar
Chairman
A senior practitioner in strategy development and supply chain management, Brian has advised and supported companies such as Apple, Aldi, Acco, Kohler Mira, Nestle, Brett Landscaping, JD Wetherspoon, Eat Café, Rettig, Tragus, Hain Daniels, Nestlé, Roche Pharmaceuticals, Rettig, Wadworth & Company, Hyundai, Toyota, Scott Bader, The Highways Agency, Kumho Tyres, Lavendon, The MoD, and Martin Brower. His experience has included the development of a wide range of logistics services working at a senior level within Lex, Federal Express, DHL Exel, Norbert Dentressangle and Iveco Ford. He has extensive experience in outsourcing and in implementing and managing logistics operations for a number of “blue chip” companies within a wide variety of industries.
John Cashmore
Partner
John is a senior recruitment specialist with 20 years’ experience. He has managed the search process for key operational logistics and supply chain roles across a wide range of businesses including leading UK brands, SMEs and multi-national organisations. His focus is providing recruitment services based on a sound understanding of the required role, using character assessment as well as technical competence. Clients have included manufacturers, retailers and service providers such as Aggreko, B&Q, easyJet, Halfords, Lafarge, Maersk, Waitrose, Dunbia, Samworth Bros and Skanem.
David Boulton
Partner
David is a proactive and decisive logistics professional who is equally comfortable working within supply chain, transport and warehousing functions for both logistics and manufacturing organisations. He has industry experience is in building & construction, automotive and food sectors for operations based in UK, Europe and Worldwide specialising in strategic planning, operational improvement, outsourcing, warehousing, market research and project management. He has advised and supported companies such as Aldi, Boughey Distribution, Glen Dimplex, Scott Pallets, My Optique, Ella’s Kitchen, Global Brands, ShakenUdder, Kubota, Knowles Transport, Caterparts and Raleigh.
Michael Storey
Partner
Michael is a senior business manager who has developed and managed a variety of pan European supply chain operations. He has held senior management roles in both the UK and Europe. From a strong operational base gained in supplying complex just in time automotive manufacturing solutions his operational career has also seen him develop and manage diverse international supply chains in food & ingredient manufacturing, finished vehicle movements and sales, healthcare, hospital support services and non-food retailing. His specialities are change management, commercial planning & international trade, supply chain design and supplier development .
Rachel Miley
Associate
Rachel is an experienced senior professional, responsible for the financial and operational performance of the business. She has significant experience of developing business processes, business planning and budgeting, administration and human resources management and IT.
Andrea Harris
Senior Consultant
A business process improvement specialist, with a Lean manufacturing background and end-to-end supply chain experience across manufacturing, wholesale, retail and service sectors. Andrea supports organisations' change programmes through the application of:
Andrea has provided support to a number of public and private organisations including Nestlé Waters, ghd, Scott Bader, SSP, Suttons Group, Jet2.com, PJH Group, Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, The Houses of Parliament, Ministry of Defence and Zodiac Aerospace.
Neil Bingham
Senior Consultant
An experienced senior consultant with responsibility for delivery of the warehouse design workstream. Neil has specialist experience in design and delivery of complex logistics operations, utilising automation where practicable, supporting organisations in many sectors, including Primark, Boohoo, Marks & Spencer, The Works, Paperchase and Bathstore and has worked directly for 3PLs such as DHL, Wincanton, Yusen and Unipart. Neil has also run a 2-Man delivery operation for Expert Logistics on behalf of a range of clients. His focus in recent years has been on the effective introduction of automation within Logistics operations, identifying and implementing solutions from the right partners with the optimum payback period.
Tom Lee
Consultant
An experienced consultant in logistics, IT & Finance with strong project management and analytical skills. Tom has provided analytical and practical support to a number of major clients including DX, Connect, Aldi and Taylor Woodrow. As part of the Nottingham Tram Extension Tom managed the consolidation centre for Davies & Robson on behalf of Alstom/Taylor Woodrow.