Making better management decisions based on EVIDENCE

Seminar with Talis and Bridgeall

Wednesday 12 November, 2008 - 10:00 to 15:30.

Talis, Birmingham

This free joint seminar hosted by Talis and Bridgeall explores how Evidence Based Stock Management (EBSMTM) can be practically applied to produce real benefits for public libraries including:

  • More intelligent local marketing
  • Improving customer loyalty
  • Using evidence to enhance specification and monitoring of Supplier Selection

    • To secure your free place, register online.

    Agenda

    10:00 - 10:30 Registration

    Teas and coffees on arrival

    10:30 - 10:45

    Welcome and Introduction

    Dave Errington, CEO, Talis
    10:45 - 11:30

    Enhancing marketing, customer loyalty and purchasing specifications using evidence.

    George Kerr, Consultant, Bridgeall Libraries

    11:30 - 13:00

    Live demonstration of smartsmTM

    Ian Downie, Commercial Manager, Bridgeall Libraries

    13:00 - 13:15

    Questions and Answers

    13:15 - 14:00

    Networking Buffet Lunch

    		  

    14:00 - 15:00

    Case Studies from Talis customers using smartsmTM

    		 

    15:00 - 15:30

    Panel Session

    Ian Downie

    Dave Errington

    George Kerr


    Speaker Biographies

    Dave Errington

    Dave Errington, CEO Talis

    Dave joined Talis in June 2003 from SurfKitchen Inc, a Venture Capital backed wireless mobile software startup based in Zurich and London.

    As Chief Technology Officer he worked with the founders and management team to refine their technology and business strategy to position the company for growth with early adopting customers, strategic partners and investors. Previously, he worked for The Sage Group plc (one of the world's leading business software providers) as CTO and before that as Research and Development Director for Sage (UK) Ltd.

    After joining Talis in June 2003, Dave took responsibility for the company's products, services and infrastructure before taking the role of CEO in September 2004. He leads the senior management team and as part of the executive team, is responsible for defining and communicating the company's business and technology strategy. Dave has a BSc in Mathematics and a Postgraduate qualification in Mathematics and Physical Education.


    George Kerr

    George Kerr, Consultant, Bridgeall Libraries

    The pioneer of Evidence Base Stock Management, George developed the techniques behind the methodology over a 40 year career in Libraries. His work in stock management and customer loyalty has been recognised internationally and this has led to him being asked to lecture widely all over the UK, as well as in Germany, Holland and the USA. In 1998 he was granted membership of the Bertelsmann Foundation's International Network of Public Libraries.

    Since leaving West Lothian in 2002, George has been operating as a library consultant with Bridgeall Libraries as well as several projects for SLIC (Scottish Library and Information Council).


    Ian Downie

    Ian Downie, Commercial Manager, Bridgeall Libraries

    Having joined the company in 2008, Ian heads up commercial activities within Bridgeall Libraries.

    In addition to leading the company's sales and marketing team within UK, Ian is responsible for pro-actively developing strategic relationships with partners, such as Talis, and evaluation of opportunities for EBSMTM and smartsmTM internationally.

    Prior to joining Bridgeall, Ian has held a number of high-profile, board level positions within the international technology arena. Prior to joining Bridgeall, Ian was a Director with MobiVentures Inc. - the leading US wireless and mobile applications, content and services company.