Robert
Daykin
Business travel (T&E) category specialist, knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of the T&E category.
Team leader and organiser, able to interact effectively at all levels and in an organisation.
Manages change effectively, motivates people positively, and achieves commercial targets.
Location:
United Kingdom
Qualifications:
Disciplines:
Supply Chain & Operations.
Industry Sectors:
Automotive, Energy & Utilities...Show More
Automotive, Energy & Utilities, Pharmaceutical, Petroleum, Professional Services, Retail, Technology, Telecommunications, Government, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Education, Central Government, Oil & Gas, Non Government Organisation, Engineering.
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Practice Groups:
Supply Chain & Operations
Languages:
English.
Global Insurance Company
Client Contact:
Head of Finance
Industry Sector:
Financial Services
Discipline:
Supply Chain & Operations
The Challenge:
Major international financial organisation
Five distinct lines of business, with multi-site operations throughout the UK
UK spend on core travel of air, rail, and hotels of circa... read moreMajor international financial organisation
Five distinct lines of business, with multi-site operations throughout the UK
UK spend on core travel of air, rail, and hotels of circa £18 million
Key issues surrounding data, travel policy and compliance, pre-trip processes, payment systems, expense processes, and vendor deals
Two travel agents working for distinct elements of the business
The Solution
Full diagnostic of the travel and expense (T&E) process
Identification of appropriate distribution models and purchasing/management strategies
Development of strategic direction with ‘road map’ to achieve objectives... read moreFull diagnostic of the travel and expense (T&E) process
Identification of appropriate distribution models and purchasing/management strategies
Development of strategic direction with ‘road map’ to achieve objectives and deliver real savings
The Results:
Single agent
Simplified processes and policy
Airline strategy created and implemented (including successful negotiations)
Rail booking/ticketing strategy determined
Savings:
Year 1 = £1.43m
Year 2 = £1.51m
Total savings = £2.94m
Major Government Department
Client Contact:
Head of Category Management
Industry Sector:
Central Government
Discipline:
Supply Chain & Operations
The Challenge:
Dysfunctional travel management processes.
Complex supply chain.Weak policy with poor compliance.
High maverick spend.
Very low self-booking performance.
Public sector 'mentality'.
The Solution
Total review of processes and policy.
In-depth stakeholder engagement and research.
Construction of new policy with clear penalties for non-compliance.
Restructured booking and payment processes.
Full implememtation programme including... read moreTotal review of processes and policy.
In-depth stakeholder engagement and research.
Construction of new policy with clear penalties for non-compliance.
Restructured booking and payment processes.
Full implememtation programme including roadshows, workshops and 1-2-1 sessions.
The Results:
Integrated travel booking processes with access via single specialist call centre or simple to use self-booking tools.
New travel policy and procedures document.
Significantly improved compliance.
High utilisation... read moreIntegrated travel booking processes with access via single specialist call centre or simple to use self-booking tools.
New travel policy and procedures document.
Significantly improved compliance.
High utilisation of self-booking.
Savings identified exceeded £5m.
Corporate Travel Partners Limited
Position Held:
Director & Managing Consultant
Business Type:
Consultancy, Interim Management & Outsourced Travel Management
Industry Sector:
Professional Services
Overview:
Travel category management specialist.
Providing consultancy, interim management and outsourced travel management services.
Delivering solutions for the purchasing and management of the travel category.
travelConsult
Position Held:
Founder & Managing Consultant
Business Type:
Consultancy
Industry Sector:
Financial Services
Overview:
Travel category management specialist.
Providing consultancy, interim management and outsourced travel management services.
Delivering solutions for the purchasing and management of the travel category.
Halliburton Company
Position Held:
Business Manager - Travel
Business Type:
Oil & Gas Services
Industry Sector:
Oil & Gas
Overview:
Managed the travel category spend of circa US$100m across the Europe/Africa region.