British Bakels: Improving Forecast Accuracy Through sofco Planning

British Bakels improves forecast accuracy through sofco Planning.

British Bakels is one of the UK's leading suppliers of bakery ingredients, producing a comprehensive range of improvers, mixes, fillings, toppings, and decorations for the artisan, plant, in-store, and foodservice bakery sectors.

Why sofco?

British Bakels selected sofco for the breadth of demand planning functionality and the team's deep understanding of food ingredient supply chain dynamics.

The Challenge

Managing a diverse product range with significant seasonal variation and promotional complexity required a sophisticated forecasting solution that could handle the nuances of the bakery ingredients market.

The Solution

sofco's Demand Planning solution provides statistical forecasting, collaborative demand planning, and promotion management capabilities. The system integrates with British Bakels' ERP to provide a single source of truth for the demand plan.

Results

- Improved forecast accuracy across the product range - Reduced inventory levels while maintaining customer service - Better management of seasonal peaks and promotional uplifts - More efficient planning process, freeing planners to focus on exceptions