ABOUT

BARNTON IS A TRUSTED TEAM OF SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING EXPERTS AND INDUSTRY SPECIFIC SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS

Since 2002, Barnton clients have plugged into our proprietary software and consulting expertise, with efficiency outcomes in demand forecasting, production and procurement planning, plant scheduling and primary stock distribution planning.

Our clients are medium- to large-size entities and multi-nationals, with specific focus on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and quick service restaurant (QSR) industries in Africa and other emerging markets.

Barnton solutions are developed for supply chain professionals, by supply chain professionals.  The robust Barnton toolset has a track record of solution customisation to meet complex operational requirements.    Our team of specialists deliver rapid implementation and an exact fit solution for your business.

We aim to be a long-term supply chain planning partner by providing ongoing planning support, and working alongside our clients to unlock continuous improvement within their planning environment.

Barnton Planning Suite

The Barnton Planning Software Suite embodies a wealth of hands-on, industry specific experience, and is constantly evolving by incorporating the latest ideas, trends, knowledge and technologies.   It facilitates full cycle planning ranging from tactical scenarios, through operational planning, to detailed scheduling.  The standard Barnton modules can be run independently or in tandem to provide an integrated solution, and consist of –

Custom Development

Our in-house software experts are proficient in custom development of supply chain planning- and management solutions, examples of which include –

  • Custom solution for the management and planning of empty containers in the Beer industry in Africa; and
  • Recipe maintenance solution with ‘what if’ analysis to global players in the quick service restaurant industry.
Project Management

We facilitate the full cycle of providing supply chain software solutions, from design to development through to implementation. We also provide companies with change management and specialised training,  and have the resource depth to bridge customer staff shortages on their behalf during critical project phases.

Systems Support

Our expert technical team is responsible for the remote support of Barnton databases and interfaces running on our clients’ servers, in line with client requirements and protocols.

User support forms an integral part of the ongoing success of each implementation, and is provided making use of preferred client collaboration technologies.

Enterprise and Logistics Systems Interfacing

The Barnton team develops a unique interface to the relevant ERP systems such as SAP, Sage and Syspro during every implementation.  Our capabilities include provision of custom, user-friendly  interactive screens to accommodate bespoke requirements and business processes.

Consulting Expertise

Based on our sound track record, and nearly 20 years of industry specific experience in the business-critical supply chain planning space, we regularly take on consulting projects at new and existing clients, with the aim of continuously improving their planning processes.

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