New Equipment Selection

Technology moves quickly with new products apparently offering amazing benefits. However, the reality sometimes falls far short of the promise. Research shows that many systems fail because they do not take enough account of the way people really behave. There is also an increasing volume of legislation and standards which make selecting new equipment a bit of a minefield.

We help our clients ensure that their investment in equipment (from laptops and tablet PCs to desks and checkouts):

• is cost effective
• meets appropriate standards
• is usable in the working environment.

Our ergonomics approach to equipment selection improves productivity and quality, reduces sickness, cuts compensation claims and saves costly mistakes in equipment purchase. We use our knowledge of human capabilities to optimise the design and selection of office equipment and the working office environment.

Benefits

• Quick and cost effective - our advice can take as little as one day
• Major issues can be identified early in procurement before changes become expensive and disruptive
• Ensures effectiveness, efficiency and user satisfaction are built into the overall equipment selection process
• Independent authoritative expertise improves buy-in of staff and other key stakeholders.

Our approach

• Based on industry best practice and international ergonomics standards - which we helped develop
• Experienced consultants can work closely with your procurement team
• Clear and straightforward results presented in an easy to use format
• Practical recommendations - we will continue to work with you to ensure you get the best from your procurement.

Typical projects

• Developing an office furniture and procurement strategy for Morgan Grenfell
• Developing the Human Computer Interface section of the IT procurement questionnaire, guidance and tutorials for the NHS Trusts
• Advising on health, safety and ergonomics requirements for a UK high street bank to ensure that the architect's designs were compatible with safe and comfortable working.
• Advising Barclays Bank on new workstation furniture systems for its Canary Wharf headquarters.

What do our clients say?

Whilst I've always been keen to get a 'tick in the box' with regards ergonomics, I believe that System Concepts have added value throughout the project lifecycle. This has led to an improved solution that will ultimately benefit cashiers in the network.

Gareth Brown, DIR Solution Architect, Systems Architecture and Design CIO - Project Services, Barclays Bank

For more information on any of our services, please contact us