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Home Services Source And Deploy Supply Chain Services Configuration & Logistics

Configuration & Logistics

Through Configuration and Logistics services, Computacenter reduces onsite build time and ensures timely delivery to specific locations both within the UK and beyond.

A service component of our Supply Chain Services solution.

What we do

Computacenter's service starts with the configuration of hardware components, and where applicable, the installation of a customer-specific operating system build. Configuration can be performed across desktop PCs, laptops, mobile devices, departmental and enterprise servers.

Once configured, Computacenter can provide asseting services including the application of customer specific labelling, security tagging with data recording, etching, engraving, branding, and application of a DNA tracer solution. Management information ensures that key information is regularly reported back to the customer.

Computacenter will then ship equipment to required locations. A variety of options are available, from next day delivery to areas such as Goods In or Reception, through to guaranteed timed delivery to a specific room or desk including unpacking, removal and disposal of packaging. We can offer the same level of service locally or globally, providing a single point of contact for exports. Specialist delivery for sensitive technologies is also available.

How it helps

Reduced operational impact
Computacenter's services ensure systems arrive configured and ready for deployment. This reduces the operational impact at arrival at respective locations.

Cost reduction
Working with Computacenter, customers gain the benefit of our scale and resources. Our configuration centre has proven efficient processes, and is manned by experienced, dedicated staff. Engaging Computacenter to configure and deliver equipment leaves your staff free to concentrate on core business requirements.

Single point of accountability
Working with Computacenter gives you benefits ranging from product selection to configuration and logistics, and with access to a single point of accountability across the entire asseting lifecycle. As a result, you can spend less time managing multiple vendor and supplier relationships, and bypass the challenge of co-ordinating multiple logistics providers, especially when undertaking international projects.

Why we are different

Track record
For many years Computacenter has been helping some of the UK's largest organisations manage the entire process of selecting, purchasing, implementation, testing, managing, renewing and upgrading their products and services.

Scale of capability
Our logistics centre has a throughput of up to 35,000 items a day and we hold up to £60m of stock, enabling rapid configuration and delivery when required. We currently handle approximately 1,100 customer orders each day, shipping over 4.2m IT products each year in the UK alone.

Vendor independent expertise
Leveraging Computacenter's expert industry knowledge and best practice, we help our customers navigate the complex world of IT hardware by offering an independent service based on what works best for the customer.

Where we have done it

Channel 4
As well as helping with day-to-day management tasks, such as configuration, asset management, application packaging and maintenance, Computacenter also provides additional resources and expertise for specific IT projects. For example, Channel 4 is deploying a VMware solution as part of a server consolidation programme. It has also replaced its 1,400-strong estate of desktops/laptops and rolled out Windows XP and Office 2003 with Computacenter's help.

"Outsourcing through Computacenter has enabled us to reduce onsite presence, freeing up valuable space within the Channel 4 offices."

"Computacenter responds quickly to our increasing need to provision IT infrastructure for new and emerging business units."

John Freebairn, IS Services Manager, Channel 4.