Staffordshire University and the Business Brokers invite you to their exciting event:

Using Technology to Streamline your Business

Date Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Time: 18.00 – 20.30

Place: Staffordshire Fire and Rescue HQ, Pirehill, Stone, ST15 0BS

Cost: FREE to attend - includes Buffet

Booking Pre-booking is essential - 1 delegate per business only

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What?
Using Technology to Streamline your Business is an event hosted by Staffordshire University and the Business Brokers. Information will be available on various aspects of streamlining technology, from RFID to communication, using the web and business processes.

Why?
The event will give you the opportunity to leave with thought-provoking ideas for a solution to a challenge your business may be facing. The event also includes café-style conversation with a light buffet giving you the opportunity to network with other delegates and to walk away with details of at least one contact, who could help to solve your particular challenge.

Who?
This event is designed for leaders of Staffordshire-based businesses of all sizes, who keep an open mind when it comes to looking for solutions.

Note: It is essential to confirm your attendance, as numbers are limited to 40 delegates per session. To maximise your potential for meeting new contacts, the event is limited to one delegate per business.

Kind Regards

Staffordshire University in partnership with the Business Brokers

6:00  Arrival – Refreshments

6:25  Welcome – Staffordshire University

6:35  Guest Speaker, Kevin Griffiths, Data Driven Logistics

6:55  Alastair Dawes, Staffordshire University – Streamlining  Communication Using the Web

7:10  Dali Dong, Grenville Engineering – Streamlining Business Processes, A Manager’s Viewpoint on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and Innovation Vouchers 

7:25  Guy Peters, Staffordshire University – Streamlining Resources UsingTechnology   

Data Driven Logistics a Stoke-on-Trent based company, founded in 2004 by Managing Director Kevin Griffiths, boasts a string of awards for its latest technology which ‘breathes life into screens and digital signage’ by enabling mobile phones to be used like a TV remote.  Kevin Griffiths believes his company’s success stems from “The hard work and dedication of a professional team which is committed to technical excellence and service innovation.” Data Driven Logistics has its roots firmly in the West Midlands. I t’s directors are local to the area and have graduated from both Keele and Staffordshire Universities after gaining Business Masters and Technology degrees.  The workforce of 20 is also predominantly local and consists mainly of graduates from Staffordshire University.

Hear how Grenville Engineering and Staffordshire University moved forward using a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).  By integrating all working systems, from order intake through to despatch and invoice they also sought ways of using staff time more effectively and efficiently.  Understand why the smart businesses work closely with Staffordshire University and find out about a raft of similar case study companies, all who have found unrivalled success after tapping into the Knowledge Partnership Programme.

KTP is Europe’s leading programme helping businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK Universities.

Informal ‘café’ style seating for relaxed conversation with leading Academic Specialists, graduates and other businesses that have already benefited from working with the University.

Staffordshire University in Partnership with Business Brokers

Cost per Delegate: Free of Charge
Delegates per Organisation: 1

Venue:

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue HQ, Pirehill, Stone, ST15 0BS

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