What we do

Digital transformation for industry 4.0

As a group of global software companies, AGSS offers a comprehensive business operating system for organisations in advanced industries.

With over 30 years of experience, we support 600+ companies and 6000+ users across the UK, USA, and Australia. Our offices in Preston UK, Kirkby Stephen UK, and Indianapolis USA ensure localised support.

Our subsidiaries, Redthorn, Waypoint Global, and Singlepoint, help businesses in sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, Military, Mining, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Electronics to improve operations, drive quality, and boost performance. We serve companies from single users to systems with 5000 users.

We identify processes that can benefit from digital technologies and provide the software and support needed to continuously improve business performance. AGSS has the tools and expertise to help your organisation scale, whether you’re a small business or a large corporation.

30+ Years of Software Development Experience
600+ Companies Supported
6000+ Users Across UK, USA, and Australia


Meet the Group

REDTHORN MRP

Redthorn Systems & Services (known as Redthorn MRP) and Redthorn Systems Consulting support clients to compete as integrated supply chains rather than as individual businesses by embedding best practice processes, systems integration, software technology solutions and culture change leadership to promote collaborative extended enterprises.

Specialising in the development and distribution of market-leading MRP software solutions to unlock genuine business potential through increased margins, improved productivity and cost efficiencies.


SINGLEPOINT

Singlepoint is a rapidly adaptable no code QMS and compliance platform that helps manufacturing and engineering businesses continually improve processes, reinforce a culture of compliance and drive quality from a single source of truth.

Our QMS software includes an intuitive and powerful no-code editor which allows users to build on top of our base compliance, health and safety and QMS modules. Users can create their own bespoke workflows from scratch or engage our professional services team to deliver customised solutions.



WAYPOINT GLOBAL

Waypoint Global is a module-based document management suite where you choose only the modules you need within each series to compose your ideal document management solution.

Your documents can be accessed from desktops, a web browser or Sharepoint, so everyone across your organisation has the exact tools and information they need.

Take control of your documents throughout their entire lifecycle and end the document chaos interfering with your productivity, customer satisfaction, conformance and competitive advantages


AGILE ACADEMY LMS

Unlock your team’s potential with Agile Academy LMS, your all-in-one training solution. Whether you access industryleading courses, upload your own content, or have bespoke eLearning crafted by our experts, our LMS is designed to meet all your training needs.

Seamlessly integrated with your business systems and Singlepoint’s Quality Management & Compliance System, it provides real-time insights, automates vital processes and consolidates your training efforts into a single, efficient platform.
Streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance employee development with Agile Academy LMS.


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Our History

2007

Agile Business Solutions was formed in 2007 by ex-Airbus executives Mark Hughes and Phil Jones to support the development and deployment of Supply Chain capability within Aerospace SME’s.


2012

 Redthorn MRP was acquired in 2012, forming the Agile Group.

2021

Syncronology (now Singlepoint) is acquired and expands the group’s capabilities to include a market-leading QMS platform. 

2022

Waypoint Global is acquired and added to the group, further cementing our presence in the US.

2024

Syncronology is rebranded as Singlepoint to further build on our reputation as a QMS leader.

Strategic Service Provider 

Northwest Aerospace Alliance (NWAA)

AGSS were a Key Strategic Service Provider within the £8.5m NWAA Aerospace Supply Chain Excellence Programme launched to create a “World Class” Aerospace supply chain in the Northwest of England. We continue to contribute to the development of next generation supply chain programmes.


National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme (Natep)

We were selected by NATEP to develop an innovation problem solving application using persuasive and semantic search technology to provide intuitive problem-solving capability on the shop floor application. 

National Manufacturing Competitive Levels (NMCL)

AGSS were selected to become a Leadership and Management development partner to support the National Manufacturing Competitive Levels (NMCL) programme in the Aerospace and Automotive Sectors.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

We are a Strategic Service Provider to the SMMT LTASC (Long Term Advanced Supply Chain) programme. We are sponsored by JCB working withing its supply chain to support business transformation 

Proud members of

Grant Funding and Innovation

Predictive Analytics for Capacity Mapping (2022, Innovate UK funded)

Helps customers use OEE, MRP, and forecast data to better understand capacity and improve equipment utilisation.

Part-level Carbon Calculator for Advanced Engineering Supply Chain (released in 2024, Innovate UK funded)

Automatically generates product carbon footprints using primary data, aligned with HVM processes, considering multiple levels including factory, work centre, individual parts, and supply chain.

We have also been awarded funding for

  • NATEP – Shop floor intuitive problem-solving capability
  • ERDF – Collaborative supply chain clusters

Innovation at our core

An objective of AGSS is to ensure that Innovation is seen as a key differentiator for the organisation, both internally and externally and to use it to develop profitable products, processes, and services

Our Innovation team is qualified in Innovation Engineering and our Innovation Process and Innovation Hub (written using Singlepoint) has been built on Innovation Engineering Principles.


contact Us


UK (Head Office)

Agile Group Systems and Services Ltd

28 Momentum Place

Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6EF

+44(0) 1772 336 944

United States

Waypoint Global Inc

Office: 844-827-8254

6767 East Washington St. #10

Indianapolis, IN 46219-6736


Australia

Suite 3 Level 14 

190 Queen Street Melbourne

VIC 3000 Australia 



Mexico

Privada Emperador #41,

Fracc. Misión de Santa Sofia,

Corregidora Querétaro, QRO.

C.P. 76902, Mexico