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dseConsulting's director and principal analyst is David Buxton. Prior to establishing dseConsulting David worked as a Research Fellow at Nottingham University Business School. It was whilst in this role that he decided to establish this consultancy company - he is passionate about analytical tools to support decision making, and feels that these are often overlooked by managers due to a lack of knowledge about them and about when and how to use them. The aim of dseConsulting is to provide analytical tools & resources that can be used by businesses of all sizes to support decisions and decision making. David's (..shortened..) biog: Employment History 06/05 to 12/08. Research Fellow (VIVACE), Nottingham University Business School, Division of Operations Management. Working to develop simulation tools to support the strategic decision making process of an international aerospace extended enterprise. Part of an EU funded project the roles involves using a wide range of research skills, but fundamentally involves the development of simulation models. This work has industrial collaborators; my role in the process as the primary researcher involves the technical aspect (model development, programming, validation and result analysis), and project management of successful delivery. Tasks include problem formulation and setting through scenario planning, the timely delivery of review documentation, organising and running industrial workshops, and preparing and delivering summary material for annual review. 01/01 to 06/05. Commercial Manager, Meads Ltd. Meads is a regional warehousing, logistics and distribution company located in Nottingham. My original objective was to develop simulation models using Arena to aid supply chain design, inventory management policy and warehouse design. This was to aid decision making both internally and for customers storing products at Meads. Whilst at Meads, my role evolved to encompass a broader spectrum of operational problems and ultimately led to my appointment as Commercial Manager in January 2003. This role had managerial responsibility for Warehouse Management, Account Management and Project Management IT System implementation. Qualifications: 12/06 to date. PhD Operations Management (part-time study), Nottingham University Business School 09/02 to 09/04. MSc Operations Management & Manufacturing Systems (part-time study), Nottingham University Engineering Dept 09/95 to 06/98. BSc (Hons) Geography, Sheffield University
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Latest news 22/12/2007: dseConsulting demonstrates Agent based modelling to support strategy decision making at Warwick business school. 24/01/2008: Volvo Aero sign contract with dseConsulting to help model future strategy |
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