Sanderson Helps Specialist Crafts Get Creative with an IT Solution

Posted by Kate Simpson on Wed, Mar 01, 2006
Sanderson Helps Specialist Crafts Get Creative with an IT Solution

Sanderson, the publicly owned UK provider of IT software and services, has won a contract to supply its Unity mail order solution to Specialist Crafts, the UK’s largest supplier of arts, crafts and hobby materials.

Based in Leicester, Specialist Crafts supply a variety of institutions and educational establishments with innovative, quality products. In the past 3 years the company has more than trebled its turnover. After a comprehensive evaluation of business processes it was decided that a solution was needed to support its continued growth and manage an extensive range of stock, provide full warehouse management and improve customer service.

The Sanderson solution, to be implemented at Specialist Crafts in the UK & Ireland and at sister companies Homecrafts and Berol, will enable the company to manage the entire sales process with a single solution. As well as accommodating a diverse and comprehensive product range, Unity will handle multiple accounts for B2B and B2C clients. The warehouse management facilities will optimise stock control helping drive down costs and improve efficiency throughout the entire organisation.

Nick Beavon, Director at Specialist Crafts, explains:

“In order to facilitate growth we need a system that focuses on our specific needs and requirements. Apart from Unity’s ability to meet our particular business objectives, we selected Sanderson because of their excellent customer references and the rapid Return on Investment (ROI) the system will provide. Unity will provide a strong platform to build on, allowing us to take full advantage of future opportunities and market conditions.”

Paul Davis, Managing Director for mail order systems at Sanderson concluded:

“We are delighted to provide a solution that will support Specialist Crafts business as it successfully expands and develops into the future. In an increasingly competitive marketplace the decision by Specialist Crafts to invest in Sanderson is a reflection of the industry’s confidence in Unity.”

For further information please contact:
Mark Ellis
Sanderson Ltd
Tel: 0333 123 1400
Email: info@sanderson.com


About Specialist Crafts

Originally founded in 1910 by Henry Peach, in the past century Specialist Crafts has grown and flourished to provide a range of over 12,000 products including art materials, papers, pottery and ceramics, graphics, fabrics and textiles, modelling & photography. Specialist crafts and its sister companies aim to provide quality products at value for money prices, together with first rate service and delivery.

 

News At A Glance

About: Specialist Crafts

Business: Specialist Crafts supply a variety of institutions and educational establishments with innovative, quality products.

Challenge: After a comprehensive evaluation of business processes it was decided that a solution was needed to support its continued growth and manage an extensive range of stock, provide full warehouse management and improve customer service.

Solution: Unity

Benefits: The Sanderson solution, will enable the company to manage the entire sales process with a single solution. As well as accommodating a diverse and comprehensive product range, Unity will handle multiple accounts for B2B and B2C clients. The warehouse management facilities will optimise stock control helping drive down costs and improve efficiency throughout the entire organisation. The Sanderson solution, will enable the company to manage the entire sales process with a single solution. As well as accommodating a diverse and comprehensive product range, Unity will handle multiple accounts for B2B and B2C clients. The warehouse management facilities will optimise stock control helping drive down costs and improve efficiency throughout the entire organisation.