Manufacturing
AB Produce
Pivoting to a modern and transformational management model
With sustainability key to their business objectives, AB Produce are committed to sustainable growth in everything they do.
With a commitment to resource responsibility and creative management, efficiency, and strategy the organisations approach is reflected across its internal operations including the management of its technology.
“The immense value of having someone who comprehensively understands technology and its strategic application to our business objectives has been invaluable to AB Produce.”
Key Outcomes
Consultancy & Strategic
Client Engagement services
Implementation of
Service Desk Management
Full project managed
and service implementation
Greater flexibility
and business efficiencies
Neil Sharratt
Finance Director, AB Produce
"Air IT Group has been an invaluable asset to our team at AB Produce for over 12 months now. Throughout this time, they have seamlessly managed our day-to-day IT operations and projects, alleviating any worries or concerns we may have had. Their unwavering commitment to our business’s best interests is evident in everything they do, and knowing that their expertise is just a call away has not only propelled our IT initiatives forward, but has also ensured prudent spending whilst keeping our third-party partners accountable. When weighing the costs of Air's services against hiring an internal IT Director, the immense value of having someone who comprehensively understands technology and its strategic application to our business objectives has been invaluable to AB Produce."
The Challenge
Finance Director, Neil Sharratt sought to find a dependable and dedicated senior IT professional who would fully manage the organisations IT, support on projects, as well as oversee the day-to-day running of AB Produce PLC’s systems and technologies.
With no internal IT specialists, AB Produce PLC were weighing up the pros and cons of hiring an internal IT Director versus pursuing external support through a virtual IT representative or strategic IT consultant. With efficiency a key objective for the organisation, all options were being considered.
Key Requirements
End-to-end IT management
Strategic project delivery
Enhanced operational efficiency
Cost-effective IT solution
The Outcome
With extensive experience supporting the IT needs of numerous food manufacturers, Air IT Group was the ideal partner to meet the requirements of AB Produce PLC. Drawing on our senior-level expertise, we leveraged the full breadth of our services and resources to deliver a solution that was both comprehensive and cost-efficient.
Our deep understanding of the food production industry’s IT landscape enabled us to identify the unique challenges faced by organisations like AB Produce PLC when managing internal IT operations on a budget. By adopting a consultative approach, we proposed a fully managed IT solution through our consultancy services. assuming complete responsibility for AB Produce PLC’s technologies, overseeing its IT infrastructure, project management, and ensuring seamless, day-to-day performance.
Recognising the synergy between Air IT Group’s consultancy services and AB Produce PLC’s need for flexibility, efficiency, and strategic oversight, we were appointed to fully manage and oversee all aspects of the company’s IT operations. Through a combination of system audits, targeted upgrades, and the implementation of Service Desk Management, Air IT Group has delivered increased agility and operational efficiency. Our comprehensive project management and service delivery approach have enabled seamless integration and enhanced productivity.
With end-to-end management of IT and infrastructure, we’ve optimised operational processes, allowing AB Produce PLC to focus on its core business objectives.
In addition, Air IT Group has strengthened the company’s cybersecurity posture through proactive modernisation and the deployment of Managed EDR, safeguarding critical data and operations.
Through a collaborative partnership and tailored solutions, Air IT Group continues to empower organisations like AB Produce PLC to thrive in dynamic, ever-changing markets, supporting their long-term growth and strategic ambitions.
