About Barnstone Solutions Ltd
About Us
At Barnstone Solutions we provide practical Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain support to businesses that want to gain the benefit of senior level capability and expertise without the overhead of a permanent hire.
What We Do
We work directly with our customers, providing the expertise, structure and commercial rigour necessary to deliver sustainable value, improve reliability and help them to address...
- Rising input, logistics and transport costs
- Supplier performance and reliability issues
- Lack of visibility or control across the supply chain
- Too much (or too little) inventory tying up cash
- Scaling operations to align with changing demands
- Relocation, insourcing or outsourcing
Our Approach
We deliver value for money, no-nonsense, pragmatic solutions that are designed specifically to meet the particular needs and unique circumstances of our customers, whether that be in...
- Procurement strategy, sourcing & contract negotiation
- Logistics and distribution optimisation
- Supplier performance & 3PL management
- Inventory planning and operational efficiency
- Practical support during growth, change, or complexity
Our Team
Paul Barnard, Managing Consultant, has over 30 years’ experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain leadership across food/FMCG and automotive. His background includes running national food distribution networks supplying major UK retailers, leading procurement and logistics at global automotive manufacturers, and delivering large-scale logistics programmes across Europe.
In support we have a network of associate consultants who offer:
- Expertise gained in senior leadership, commercial and operational roles across a wide range of industry sectors
- Proven track record of building, operating and optimised real supply chains — not just advising on them
- Experience spanning SMEs through to global manufacturers and logistics providers
- Pragmatic, collaborative, and outcomes-focused approach
- Flexible engagement without the cost or commitment of a full-time hire
What could we do for you?
Let’s Start with a Conversation
If you’ve got a supply chain challenge and would like to discuss how Barnstone Solutions could help, please contact Paul Barnard by email or phone using the contact details provided below.
No obligation. No sales pressure. Just an introductory chat!