The Smith Institute for Industrial Mathematics and System Engineering combines academic excellence with business understanding. It enables companies to improve products, processes, services and business strategy through the application of cutting-edge mathematical thinking. The Institute works closely with organisations to understand their requirements and then provides consultancy, R&D and training in mathematics and statistics, to bring fresh results and insights that can be rapidly embedded in the wider business environment. The Smith Institute offers bespoke solutions to commercial, technical and strategic problems, which are fully aligned with its clients business needs. The Institute is an independent company, established in 1997 and working with clients in the public and private sectors. Its experienced technical staff apply powerful techniques in ways that deliver a rapid competitive edge.