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The evolution of Buckland Rail’ s capabilities has assisted in empowering the success of other sectors, further solidifying its position as a full-service partner of choice for an increasing number of clients. To drive its sustained focus on delivery and productivity, particularly on the factory floor, the company has recently undergone a corporate restructuring, simplifying its boardroom operations to drive greater capacity and efficiency.
“ The decision regarding the corporate structure for Buckland Rail was one that was left to me by the shareholders. There were clear benefits and synergies from the merger of all three businesses into one entity: Buckland Rail. However, all three companies benefit from significant brand awareness and more specifically in the case of WH Davis, there is a huge amount of heritage attached to the brand. Taking any action that would weaken or indeed destroy this brand’ s value would be extraordinarily negligent,”
Noel explains.“ Instead, I’ ve been able to create a group organization that allows the three businesses to operate independently under the group umbrella while benefiting from shared services such as procurement, finance and HR. Our group management team includes the individual managing directors from each business, who are now not only working to improve their own unit’ s performance, but also play a role in making the sum of the three businesses greater than the constituent parts. There is a huge amount of knowledge and best practice sharing, and, where appropriate, adoption of group-wide processes that are allowing the business to improve its operational and financial performance whilst maintaining the individual identities of the three businesses.”
Of course, a company having a sense of place and community is vital for its long-term success, which Noel knows all too well. To further bolster the connectivity within the business, Buckland Rail is currently in the
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