In the charming town of Erlenbach, there is a bakery that is not only known for its delicious poppy seed buns, but also for its bold step into the digital future: the Förch bakery. Traditional craftsmanship and modern technology come together here in an impressive way. We are particularly proud of how AIPERIA has helped Förch Bakery take their craft to the next level – and the results are impressive!
Three years ago, the Förch bakery decided to optimize its demand planning with our software. The decision was not made by chance: AIPERIA is exactly right with the AI solution developed specifically to increase efficiency and accuracy in bakeries. Our AI creates forecasts for the next two weeks based on all sales data, the weather, public holidays and over 150 factors. This means that on a hot summer’s day, when fewer poppy seed snails are sold because customers prefer a refreshing ice cream, the AI adjusts the order quantity accordingly.
Thanks to AIPERIA’s AI, the Förch bakery is able to produce and deliver the exact quantities of its baked goods with a precision that would otherwise require two to three additional full-time employees. In addition to its own stores, the bakery also supplies over 20 Aldi stores – a logistical challenge that is made considerably easier by our AI. Louis Füger, who is responsible for the 17 branches of the Förch bakery, and Felix Gosch, master baker and production manager, explain it like this: “Artificial intelligence takes a lot of work off our hands. It not only saves us resources, but also reduces returns.”
Danyal Bayaz, Baden-Württemberg’s Minister of Finance and himself an enthusiastic fan of poppy seed snails, experienced the impressive results of our technology live during his visit. “Traditional trades and SMEs have an appetite for innovation,” said Bayaz. “They are people who want to get stuck in and don’t have time to whine.” This statement confirms what we at AIPERIA have known for a long time: Modern technology and traditional craftsmanship can harmonize perfectly. Felix Gosch puts it in a nutshell: “Craftsmanship remains craftsmanship. But AI supports us in this.” This support enables the Förch bakery to focus on what it does best – producing delicious baked goods – while working more efficiently and sustainably.
Here’s to an innovative future!
