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GS1 UK has driven innovation in the supply chain for over thirty years. It is part of the global GS1 organisation dedicated to the development and implementation of global data standards and solutions for the supply chain.

The GS1 system is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world with over 1 million member companies and at least 5 billion GS1 bar codes being scanned every day. Using a common set of identification keys, and GS1’s four product areas - bar codes, EPCglobal (RFID), Global Data Synchronisation (GDS) and electronic business messaging – the GS1 System is the foundation for a range of supply chain solutions that make it faster, safer and cheaper for GS1 members to serve their customers.

hybris is a leading vendor of multi-channel commerce & communication software. Its clear vision about the need for consistency, co-ordination and personalization of information across all channels and throughout all phases of the customer lifecycle has resulted in the development of an integrated solution which supports the industrialization and automation of communication, sales and support processes. It is spearheading innovation in this field, enabling businesses to communicate and sell across all channels in a consistent and effective way.

Established in 1997, hybris has a proven track record of profitability and growth, with ambitious expansion plan for the future. Headquartered in Munich, it has offices in the UK, Netherlands, Switzerland and Sweden. Its international presence is extended via a dedicated network of business and technology partners across Europe and the USA. It has over 150 customers worldwide running more than 1,500 websites “powered by hybris”. Customers are global brands from retail and manufacturing industries, including Zavvi, Norgren, TUI, Lufthansa, Puma, Ulla Popken, Reebok, Grundfos, Demag, Sika, Hagemeyer, Phonak and Bechtle.

Tier 2 Consulting is a dedicated team of experienced, highly skilled developers creating bespoke web applications and providing senior level consulting to some of the world's most demanding businesses and academic institutions.

We use agile development techniques to develop enterprise-class, 'rich' web applications using leading-edge open source technologies and best-in-class ecommerce solutions.

Spikes Cavell has been leading the way in data-based solutions for over 16 years. Their extensive expertise was built up through developing innovative data-based solutions to support decision making and programme execution in the private sector. Since 2004, they have been translating this experience into producing solutions to help public sector organisations drive forward savings.  They are now the leading supplier of spend management solutions to the public sector, with more than 500 customers.

Spikes Cavell & Co’s business is the creative application of data, analysis and technology to underpin the transformation of public sector procurement, proving solutions in the following areas:

•          Delivering efficiency savings.

•          Identifying opportunities for collaboration.

•          Tracking contract non-compliance.

•          Capturing and analysing delivered savings.

•          Benchmarking VFM performance.

•          Recovering overpayments

•          Measuring the carbon impact of the supply chain,

•          Improving the effectiveness of eCommerce implementations.