How is Introduction of Automation to the Bakery Processing Lines Beneficial?

Automation is crucial in all industries, including the bakery business. Automation has numerous benefits, including increased throughput, reduced equipment footprint, and quality control.

Fremont, CA: When most people hear the word bakery, the first thing that comes to mind is their favorite bakery store where they can purchase their favorite delicacies. However, as idyllic as this thought may appear, a lot goes into creating these delicacies. Additionally, with customer experience as a critical aspect in determining profitability, the bakery business is refocusing its efforts on automation. The reality is that automating bakery processes immediately contributes to cost savings in terms of energy and manpower. And firms across the food and beverage manufacturing spectrum must assess the opposing claims of market-driven demands for flexibility, cost savings, and efficiency gains associated with automation implementation.

Why automate the bakery processing line?

Food Safety

Cross-contamination in food processing industries is primarily caused by humans. If workers do not adhere to CGMPs (current good manufacturing practices), bacteria and allergies can readily be transferred to food. Additionally, even if workers adhere to CGMPs, they are likely to disseminate bacteria into the air as they walk or push bins around. This is all the more motivation for the bakery business to embrace automation.

Higher throughput

As is self-evident, people cannot work as swiftly as machines. Additionally, they cannot operate 24 hours a day and require energic breaks to perform properly. Machines, on the other hand, are extremely efficient. This is a significant reason why automating the bakery processes results in increased throughput.

Quality control

Automation ensures quality consistency. It enables the bakery to meet all of its consumers' expectations, which ultimately contributes to the development of trust between the brand and its consumer.

Smaller equipment footprint

Numerous processors want to reduce their equipment footprint in order to accommodate additional equipment within their existing facilities. That is the answer to increasing throughput without expanding facilities.