Sweetcorn specialist, Barfoots of Botley, has completed its 2
millionth assessment using Greenlight technology from Muddy Boots
Software. Since the implementation in 2005 more than 1,100 quality
assessments have been successfully completed every day; with
significant improvements and efficiencies 'always being made'.
Barfoots of Botley was faced with increased requirements from
retailers and organisations to demonstrate traceability and quality
assurance of certified produce that was well beyond the
capabilities of a pure paper based system. Subsequently,
www.muddyboots.com, leaders in traceability and quality assurance
software solutions was implemented in 2005 to enable Barfoots to
review their current practices and then identify areas of change
that would yield process improvements and embed control points to
preserve the integrity of the product.
Since the implementation of Muddy Boots, more than 2 million
quality assessments have been completed. Justin Creasy, Technical
Director at Barfoots talks about Greenlight technology;
"Electronic systems, like Greenlight from Muddy Boots, are much
easier to police and since implementing the software we have
witnessed better organisation within our supply base and a more
empowered workforce. Members of staff and suppliers are aware that
they are always being monitored and we can quickly identify the
number of checks that have been carried out and the accuracy of
these assessments. It is now simple for us to recognise poor
performing suppliers and because of this our suppliers are
encouraged to take ownership of their responsibilities.
"This data has enabled us to put improvement plans in place to
promote continuous development. Any supplier that is not meeting
their objectives is able to use Greenlight technology and its
information to establish where the key problems lie, and put
preventative measures in place for continuous improvement gains,"
concludes Creasy.
Jonathan Evans, Managing Director at Muddy Boots, says the level
of assessments completed by Barfoots is testament to the value
Barfoots place on quality control;
"Over the past 6 years Barfoots has demonstrated their ability
to utilise the capabilities of Greenlight to add efficiency and
cost gains. Completing their 2 millionth assessment not only
reflects the reliability of the software but also the importance
they place on quality control and the value of the management data
it generates."