"Over the last 8 years King has worked closely with Derek on a number of key strategic projects, which include network modelling, activity based costing and depot design. The breadth of his knowledge and ability to work alongside key management within the business has always been a key factor in the successful conclusion to all our joint projects.

In addition, his ability to communicate at all levels is a real asset in terms of managing projects right through from the initial data gathering to the final presentation to the Board. Derek has always brought an open-minded, professional and well-balanced approach to all the work that he has undertaken for King and I would recommend him to any business looking to undertake a logistics type project."

"Our transport and warehouse operations were fragmented which was a legacy from the days when we were separate companies. Now as one company under the Icopal banner I needed to know whether the logistics solution we were offering our customers was both efficient and effective. I knew that I didn't have the time, resources or competencies to perform a thorough analysis of the network internally so I had to bring in consultants.

As Principle Consultant I came to know Derek very quickly as he and his team wrestled with the data to try and make sense of it. It was not an easy task because the organisation had changed so much in such a short space of time and on top of that we had only recently adopted SAP universally across the separate businesses. Derek and his team quickly managed to reconcile the physical and financial data so that we were happy to use it as the basis for network analysis.

The solution generated is in the process of being implemented which whilst in its infancy certainly has the potential to bring huge benefits to our customers and set us apart from the competition. Derek's drive, enthusiasm, analytical prowess and knowledge of logistics was fundamentally responsible for the project being a success."