C-DESK TECHNOLOGY
ONE LINK IN THE CHAIN OF SUCCESSFUL SHIFT OPERATIONS
© 2025 C-Desk Technology
Experts on Shift Operations and Scheduling
Tel:01636 816466 | email: alec@visualrota.co.uk
Old Vicarage, Rolleston,Newark, GB NG23 5SE
Our experience isn’t just in helping businesses
create and manage their operation. Its about
building relationships. We strive to become a close
and trusted advisor. providing timely innovative
insights that help keep the business ahead of their
competitors, market trends and life events.
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are a leader in industry, data analysis and
operations research.
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Shift Patterns, Consultancy, Training
New Businesses Making Money
Staffing costs are the major expenditure of all businesses and especially those
in the service industry. Service industries include; utilities, water, electricity,
gas, phone, nursing homes, care homes, hospitals, hotels, restaurants,
government, etc. A business plan is about making money, accounting for costs
and expenditure, taking financial advice and making a financial plan. Money is
required to start a business and the business must make money. Visual Rota
software is a tool used to forecast staffing costs and methods of optimising
these costs.
The Millenium Dome
In 1998 we were approached by The new Millennium Dome. It had a
spectacular show in the centre of the Dome. Several times a day, every
day of the year , the centre show excited and thrilled everyone.
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The show had hundreds of staff from aerial riggers to lighting to
wardrobe, working around the clock.
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The staffing rosters for the entire year are in place, the start and finish
times of each shift are in place and the cost of the show personnel is in
place.
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A few examples of new businesses we
have helped over the years.
The Dutch Drinks Factory
In 2019 we were approached by a British subsiduary
of a US drinks company to help set up a new drinks
factory in Holland.
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It was a greenfield site.
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The workload was an estimate at this point.
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No Terms of Employment were set at this time.
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The New Phone Company
In 2003 we were approached by a new phone company
to set up their operation in the UK.
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A 24/7 operation needing new shift patterns.
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We set up the appropriate shift allowances for the
different areas of the business according to the shifts
they worked.
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The New Press Plant
In 2002 we were approached by UK print company to
set up a new press facility.
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Minimum staffing, multiskilling and maximum
flexibility.
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We created a series of Holiday Excluded and Holiday
Included shift operations
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Management is about knowing the future.
Its about ensuring that you have the right people in the right place, at the right time.
Not always easy, but with foresight and planning you can axhieve it.
You need to plan your operation in advance, through workload analysis and resource management.
Once you have a plan in place the day-to-day management is easy. Freeing you up to work on the
importabt tasks, like optimising the operation
If You Can Imagine It, We Can Model It
Data Collection: We will begin by leading you through the data collection process. This involves identifying
the key data points that are critical to your operations, setting up the necessary data collection tools, and
ensuring that the data is gathered accurately and efficiently.
Data Analysis: Once the data is collected, we will guide you through the analysis phase. Our team of
experts will help you interpret the data, uncovering valuable insights and trends that can inform your
decision-making. We will use advanced analytical techniques to ensure that the analysis is thorough and
reliable
Decision-Making Process: With the insights gained from the data analysis, we will work closely with you
through the decision-making process. We will help you evaluate different options, weigh the potential
outcomes, and make informed decisions that align with your business goals and objectives. Then create
simulations to assess the risks and benefits for each solution.
Operation Design and Review: Finally, we will design the operation based on your decisions. This includes
creating a detailed plan that outlines the new operational processes, implementing the necessary
changes, and building in regular reviews. These reviews will allow us to adapt the operation to match
changes in workload, people, and experience, ensuring that your operations remain efficient and effective
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