Client stories

The best way to understand what we do is to see it in action. These client stories highlight how we've enabled organisations across a spectrum of industries to navigate complex technology transformations, from large-scale M&A programmes to AI, data, ERP and cloud initiatives. The challenges may differ, but the focus remains the same to deliver successful outcomes that create lasting value.

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Formula One Team

An iconic Formula One Team launched a transformative ERP project to align finance, warehousing and HR systems with strategic goals. Partnering with SmartCo, they navigated F1 season constraints, tight deadlines and a stringent cost cap to ensure seamless implementation.

-40% Analysis Time

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Consumer goods

ERP advisory project to unify disparate finance systems

At SmartCo, we understand that true digital transformation requires a balance of technical precision and strategic foresight. We led a high-impact ERP advisory project for a major international retail services provider, assessing their D365 architecture and global business processes following a period of rapid acquisition. By delivering actionable recommendations and automated data flow solutions, we empowered the organisation to streamline its global finance operations and secure a future-ready technical foundation.

1 system Replacing five

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Travel & Tourism

Premier Inn

The Availability Cache module, developed and maintained by the existing team, had introduced code changes that caused significant operational disruptions and service degradation, impacting the strategic module’s performance. Additionally, the original non-functional requirements required validation to ensure development teams aligned with the target code architecture.

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WPP

As part of its updated business strategy, WPP launched a comprehensive cloud transformation programme to enhance service delivery, improve security and optimise costs across its IT operations in 112 countries. A key element of this programme was the creation of a new internal Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE), replacing a long-standing external partner, to drive consistent cloud adoption and standardised operational practices throughout the organisation.

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Life sciences

Alliance Healthcare

SmartCo was entrusted with leading the Hammer Program, a pivotal £6 billion divestiture of Alliance Healthcare from Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). This high-stakes initiative required SmartCo’s exceptional expertise to oversee a complex, multi-faceted separation across several key business areas, ensuring smooth transitions and uninterrupted operations.

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Retail

Defining the future of WBA’s warehouse operations

Global retail leader in health and wellbeing, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reached a technology crossroads. Legacy systems and manual, siloed processes were creating bottlenecks. SmartCo stepped in, partnering with WBA to advise and design a high-impact roadmap for future -decision making. The outcome determined whether to overhaul the existing foundation or jump to a cloud-first solution to power their long-term growth.

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