Sweetcorn specialist Barfoots of Botley has completed its two millionth assessment using Greenlight technology from Muddy Boots Software.

Since the implementation of the system in 2005, more than 1,100 quality assessments have been completed every day, with significant improvements made.

Before the installation, Barfoots 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.

Muddy Boots identified areas to improve yield processes and embed control points to preserve the integrity of the product.

Barfoots technical director Justin Creasy said: “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.”

Jonathan Evans, MD at Muddy Boots, said: “Over the past six years, Barfoots has demonstrated their ability to utilise the capabilities of Greenlight to add efficiency and cost gains.”