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
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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.
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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