Question: How can I be sure that a new automated batching system will deliver the same results as my manual system?
Answer: Use formula and recipe management to achieve your desired results in every batch.
Automated Batching: Ensure Efficient, Consistent Bakery Production
You know that automation ensures the efficiency and accuracy of your lines. Automated batching takes the burden off the one or two operators who know how to calculate the ingredients and form the batches, and it eliminates the risk of human error. But it's hard to entrust your recipes to a computer — especially if they've been passed down through generations or if they're beloved by a broad customer base.
Luckily, today's formula management, recipe management and ingredient tracking software tools allow you to automate your batching systems with ease and confidence. Formula management tools store formula and ingredient data for use in calculating ingredient quantities. Recipe management tools maintain the mechanical steps needed to produce the batch, such as time, temperature and motor speeds. Data from both management tools are downloaded directly to the automated manufacturing system. During batching, ingredient tracking systems track dry ingredients by bar code to ensure that the right ingredients are added in the right quantities. Alarms notify the operators of any inconsistencies.
MAVERICK installs and tests all of these tools to ensure the quality and consistency of your bakery products. We test the calculations for the recipes, the formula and recipe management data, and the entire automation process before you begin full production.