Application Deadline: September 27
FORMULATION FLOOR
(Formerly MarketPlace)
NEW HOURS
Monday, February 17
10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Tuesday, February 18
8:00 am – 10:30 am
INNOVATION STATIONS
Showcase Your Latest Technology at an Innovation Station at BakingTECH!
What is an Innovation Station?
The Innovation Station is new to the Formulation Floor as a dedicated space designed to highlight emerging technologies and trends and engage in meaningful conversations to advance the commercial baking industry. The companies in an innovation station are transforming the future of the baking industry through their innovative solutions!
The Innovation Station provides a kiosk showcasing your graphics so you can stand out from your competition. Here you can collaborate with your customers in the center of the Floor and feature your innovative solutions that help solve challenges in the baking industry.
Promote Your Brand with an Innovation Station at the Formulation Floor
Maximize Visibility: The Innovation Station places your company at the heart of the Formulation Floor, ensuring high visibility and engagement with key industry players.
Showcase Innovations: Highlight your cutting-edge technologies and solutions in a dedicated space designed to attract attention and foster interest.
Stand Out from Competitors: Use the kiosk to display your graphics and multimedia presentations, making a lasting impression on attendees.
Engage with Customers: Collaborate directly with potential clients and industry experts, facilitating meaningful conversations that can lead to new partnerships and business opportunities.
Drive Industry Advancement: Be a part of the transformation in the baking industry by presenting solutions that address current challenges and shape the future.
Application Process: Innovations will go through a rigorous application process and be reviewed by a panel of experienced bakers, ensuring the highest quality and relevance.
Invest in an Innovation Station to elevate your presence and influence at BakingTECH!
Innovation Categories
- Emerging Technologies
- Food Safety & Quality Assurance
- Sustainable Practices in Baking
- Supply Chain Innovations
- Trends in Retail
- Education & Workforce
- Product Development
- Maintenance & Engineering
Mission
To recognize companies in the commercial baking industry for their innovative development and implementation of leading-edge products, equipment design, and advancements in ingredient technology.
Program Logistics
- The supplier-focused Formulation Floor Committee is responsible for reviewing and selecting categories on an annual basis.
- Categories may change on an annual basis due to market trends and research.
- Categories should align with the overall theme of BakingTECH, which is developed on an annual basis to match market trends and research.
- Identification of reviewers is managed by the Committee for independence and to achieve the best selection from the applicants.
Panel of Reviewers
The panel of reviewers will be comprised of individuals approved by the ASB Formulation Floor Committee. The reviewer panel will be comprised of five individuals, no less than three, representing baking companies. All reviewers must be members of the Society in good standing. Reviewers must represent different baking companies within the industry – no two reviewers can be from the same company.
Reviewers will be responsible for reviewing and scoring ALL applications in each category.
Innovation Fee Includes
Innovation Station Fee
- 8’H x 6′ W branded back wall (graphics for back wall to be designed by company)
- One (1) built-in counter
- Two (2) Stools
- Electricity
- Applicants selected for an innovation station must provide payment within 30-days of notification of selection. No cancellations requests or refunds will be granted.
Innovation Station
Without 32 Inch Mounted TV Monitor
$5,000
Innovation Station
With 32 inch Mounted TV Monitor
$6,000
Additional Innovation Station Benefits
- Company branded back wall (80.75″ x 95.75″) Graphics and design not include in Innovation Station. All graphics are at the expense of the company.
- Ability to send emails and appointment requests to attendees prior to BakingTECH via the event app.
- Innovation Station listing in event app and online which includes company description, category listings and url link to company’s website.
What's Not Included
- No conference or delegate registrations or travel expenses are included in the Innovation Stations.
- Exhibitors will be responsible for the cost of designing graphics.
Application Process
- Once an application is reviewed and accepted, a fee of $5,000 (w/o monitor) or $6,000 (w/monitor) Innovation Station fee is assessed. This fee does not include individual registrations or passes to attend BakingTECH or the Formulation Floor.
- If applicants have a tabletop and would like to cancel table top registration upon being selected for an innovation station they may cancel their table top. Cancellations for table top registration must be receive within 10 days of being selected for an innovation station.
- Company must register individual representatives separately through the BakingTECH registration website and pay fees separately from the Innovation Station fee.
- Innovations will go through a rigorous application process and be reviewed by a panel of experienced bakers, ensuring the highest quality and relevance.
Application Deadlines
- Application Deadline: September 27, 2024
- Applications, along with all supported documentations, must be received by September 27, 2024
- Review Period: October 2 – 17, 2024
- Applicants Notified: Week of October 28
Entry Qualifications
Entries must quality for each of the following criteria:
- Innovations entered must fit within one of the categories.
- Product must be available for sale to the public, for the first time, between January 1, 2024 through February 1, 2025
- Innovation Station exhibitors are not required to be table top exhibitors in the MarketPlace.
- Applicants selected for an innovation station must provide payment within 30 days of notification of selection. No cancellation requests or refunds will be granted.
- Innovation Station applicants who are selected to participate an innovation station who have paid and registered for a table top may elect to cancel their table top and be refunded the registration fee. Notifications to cancel table top registration must be received to tbrydebell@asbe.org within 10 days of innovation selection. Full refund of table top fee will not be processed until payment Innovation Station is received. Monies from the cancelled table top may be applied to the Innovation Station.
Rules
Entrants agree to these rules:
- Products entered must fit within one of the designated categories. You are allowed to enter your product in more than one category if you choose. However, a separate application must be submitted for each category entered.
- Entries must be submitted by the deadline of September 27, 2024 electronically to tbrydebell@asbe.org. Applications must be submitted electronically. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
- A company may submit multiple applications; however, each application must represent a distinct product that meets the identified criteria.
- Entries submitted in a previous year are not eligible for resubmission; however, if significant improvements have been made to the original product and/or significant enhancements that are truly unique and innovative, then the new model will be eligible for submission.
- You are encouraged to include supporting marketing materials, consumer and/or operator test results and any other relevant materials that will allow the reviewers to fully understand and evaluate the product/service. Computer renderings are not preferred. Applications may include up to five photos. Photos must be submitted in .jpg or .png format. Each photo should be less than 3MB.
- All applications forms are property of ASB. We suggest you print or make a copy of your application for your records.
- To evaluate an application, the reviewers may ask for additional information, including a request to provide a product sample.
- If improperly categorized, an application may be moved to a different category based on the recommendation of the reviewing panel, without consent from the applicant.
- ASB reserves the exclusive right to set, modify, and interpret all conditions regarding this program without claim for damage or recourse of any kind.
Innovation Station Categories
For the 2025 Innovation Stations, the Formulation Floor committee has predetermined the following innovation categories. In preparation for submitting your application and supplemental materials, click on the category to view the description, subtopics, questions that are on the application and judging criteria.
Each of the innovation applicants must identify whether their product is an Incremental Innovation, Commercial Innovation, OR a Breakthrough Innovation.
- Incremental Innovation: Incremental improvements add or sustain value by improving existing products and services.
- Commercial Innovation: Incremental improvements add or sustain value by improving processes for existing products and
- Breakthrough Innovation: Radical Innovation, Invention, New to the market.
Floorplan
Floor plan as of 09/12/2024 at 5:50 pm ET.
Current exhibitor listing.
Floor plan is subject to change.
- Overview
-
What is an Innovation Station?
The Innovation Station is new to the Formulation Floor as a dedicated space designed to highlight emerging technologies and trends and engage in meaningful conversations to advance the commercial baking industry. The companies in an innovation station are transforming the future of the baking industry through their innovative solutions!
The Innovation Station provides a kiosk showcasing your graphics so you can stand out from your competition. Here you can collaborate with your customers in the center of the Floor and feature your innovative solutions that help solve challenges in the baking industry.
Promote Your Brand with an Innovation Station at the Formulation Floor
Maximize Visibility: The Innovation Station places your company at the heart of the Formulation Floor, ensuring high visibility and engagement with key industry players.
Showcase Innovations: Highlight your cutting-edge technologies and solutions in a dedicated space designed to attract attention and foster interest.
Stand Out from Competitors: Use the kiosk to display your graphics and multimedia presentations, making a lasting impression on attendees.
Engage with Customers: Collaborate directly with potential clients and industry experts, facilitating meaningful conversations that can lead to new partnerships and business opportunities.
Drive Industry Advancement: Be a part of the transformation in the baking industry by presenting solutions that address current challenges and shape the future.
Application Process: Innovations will go through a rigorous application process and be reviewed by a panel of experienced bakers, ensuring the highest quality and relevance.
Invest in an Innovation Station to elevate your presence and influence at BakingTECH!
Innovation Categories
- Emerging Technologies
- Food Safety & Quality Assurance
- Sustainable Practices in Baking
- Supply Chain Innovations
- Trends in Retail
- Education & Workforce
- Product Development
- Maintenance & Engineering
Mission
To recognize companies in the commercial baking industry for their innovative development and implementation of leading-edge products, equipment design, and advancements in ingredient technology.
Program Logistics
- The supplier-focused Formulation Floor Committee is responsible for reviewing and selecting categories on an annual basis.
- Categories may change on an annual basis due to market trends and research.
- Categories should align with the overall theme of BakingTECH, which is developed on an annual basis to match market trends and research.
- Identification of reviewers is managed by the Committee for independence and to achieve the best selection from the applicants.
Panel of Reviewers
The panel of reviewers will be comprised of individuals approved by the ASB Formulation Floor Committee. The reviewer panel will be comprised of five individuals, no less than three, representing baking companies. All reviewers must be members of the Society in good standing. Reviewers must represent different baking companies within the industry – no two reviewers can be from the same company.
Reviewers will be responsible for reviewing and scoring ALL applications in each category.
- Fees
-
Innovation Fee Includes
Innovation Station Fee
- 8’H x 6′ W branded back wall (graphics for back wall to be designed by company)
- One (1) built-in counter
- Two (2) Stools
- Electricity
- Applicants selected for an innovation station must provide payment within 30-days of notification of selection. No cancellations requests or refunds will be granted.
Innovation Station
Without 32 Inch Mounted TV Monitor
$5,000Innovation Station
With 32 inch Mounted TV Monitor
$6,000Additional Innovation Station Benefits
- Company branded back wall (80.75″ x 95.75″) Graphics and design not include in Innovation Station. All graphics are at the expense of the company.
- Ability to send emails and appointment requests to attendees prior to BakingTECH via the event app.
- Innovation Station listing in event app and online which includes company description, category listings and url link to company’s website.
What's Not Included
- No conference or delegate registrations or travel expenses are included in the Innovation Stations.
- Exhibitors will be responsible for the cost of designing graphics.
- Submission Guidelines
-
Application Process
- Once an application is reviewed and accepted, a fee of $5,000 (w/o monitor) or $6,000 (w/monitor) Innovation Station fee is assessed. This fee does not include individual registrations or passes to attend BakingTECH or the Formulation Floor.
- If applicants have a tabletop and would like to cancel table top registration upon being selected for an innovation station they may cancel their table top. Cancellations for table top registration must be receive within 10 days of being selected for an innovation station.
- Company must register individual representatives separately through the BakingTECH registration website and pay fees separately from the Innovation Station fee.
- Innovations will go through a rigorous application process and be reviewed by a panel of experienced bakers, ensuring the highest quality and relevance.
Application Deadlines
- Application Deadline: September 27, 2024
- Applications, along with all supported documentations, must be received by September 27, 2024
- Review Period: October 2 – 17, 2024
- Applicants Notified: Week of October 28
Entry Qualifications
Entries must quality for each of the following criteria:
- Innovations entered must fit within one of the categories.
- Product must be available for sale to the public, for the first time, between January 1, 2024 through February 1, 2025
- Innovation Station exhibitors are not required to be table top exhibitors in the MarketPlace.
- Applicants selected for an innovation station must provide payment within 30 days of notification of selection. No cancellation requests or refunds will be granted.
- Innovation Station applicants who are selected to participate an innovation station who have paid and registered for a table top may elect to cancel their table top and be refunded the registration fee. Notifications to cancel table top registration must be received to tbrydebell@asbe.org within 10 days of innovation selection. Full refund of table top fee will not be processed until payment Innovation Station is received. Monies from the cancelled table top may be applied to the Innovation Station.
Rules
Entrants agree to these rules:
- Products entered must fit within one of the designated categories. You are allowed to enter your product in more than one category if you choose. However, a separate application must be submitted for each category entered.
- Entries must be submitted by the deadline of September 27, 2024 electronically to tbrydebell@asbe.org. Applications must be submitted electronically. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
- A company may submit multiple applications; however, each application must represent a distinct product that meets the identified criteria.
- Entries submitted in a previous year are not eligible for resubmission; however, if significant improvements have been made to the original product and/or significant enhancements that are truly unique and innovative, then the new model will be eligible for submission.
- You are encouraged to include supporting marketing materials, consumer and/or operator test results and any other relevant materials that will allow the reviewers to fully understand and evaluate the product/service. Computer renderings are not preferred. Applications may include up to five photos. Photos must be submitted in .jpg or .png format. Each photo should be less than 3MB.
- All applications forms are property of ASB. We suggest you print or make a copy of your application for your records.
- To evaluate an application, the reviewers may ask for additional information, including a request to provide a product sample.
- If improperly categorized, an application may be moved to a different category based on the recommendation of the reviewing panel, without consent from the applicant.
- ASB reserves the exclusive right to set, modify, and interpret all conditions regarding this program without claim for damage or recourse of any kind.
- Submission Categories
-
Innovation Station Categories
For the 2025 Innovation Stations, the Formulation Floor committee has predetermined the following innovation categories. In preparation for submitting your application and supplemental materials, click on the category to view the description, subtopics, questions that are on the application and judging criteria.
Each of the innovation applicants must identify whether their product is an Incremental Innovation, Commercial Innovation, OR a Breakthrough Innovation.
- Incremental Innovation: Incremental improvements add or sustain value by improving existing products and services.
- Commercial Innovation: Incremental improvements add or sustain value by improving processes for existing products and
- Breakthrough Innovation: Radical Innovation, Invention, New to the market.
- Floor Plan
-
Floorplan
Floor plan as of 09/12/2024 at 5:50 pm ET.
Current exhibitor listing.Floor plan is subject to change.
Categories
Applicants MUST select ONE of the below categories.
Emerging Technologies in Commercial Baking
Emerging Technologies in Commercial Baking
Focus on the adoption of new technologies that enhance production, efficiency, and quality.
- Automation & Robotics
- AI & Machine Learning
- 3D Food Printing
- Blockchain for Traceability
- Equipment Control Advances
- CRISPR & AI Agriculture
- Describe your product and how it is used in bakery operations. Include specifics regarding your product’s unique and/or novel features?
- How did your company identify this opportunity for an innovation?
- How does this technology improve production efficiency or product quality?
- Can you provide examples of the technology in use within operations?
- What challenges did you face during the implementation of this technology, and how did you overcome them?
- What are the cost implications and ROI (Return on Investment) of adopting this technology?
- Describe your company’s continuous improvement philosophy?
- Is there a specific success story or other information you would like to share?
- Prioritization of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: To what extent does the entry demonstrate that innovation and continuous improvement in emerging technologies are a priority for the company?
- Design and Innovation Alignment with Bakery Need: To what extent does the entry provide evidence of a well-devised design or innovation specifically addressing the needs of the bakery or market demands through emerging technologies?
- Superiority and Industry Innovation: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the emerging technology is superior to similar technologies from competitors? Is it an industry-wide innovation and not just a company-specific improvement?
- Impact on Bakery Operations Efficiency: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the emerging technology has made or will make a significant and quantifiable impact on the efficiency of bakery operations?
- Novelty and Groundbreaking Nature: To what extent is the emerging technology new and groundbreaking within the commercial baking industry?
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
Innovations that ensure food safety, improve quality control, and comply with regulations.
- Advanced Food Safety Protocols
- Sensory Analysis and Quality Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Certification Insights
- Operational Efficiencies
- Describe your product and how it is used in bakery operations. Include specifics regarding your product’s unique and/or novel features.
- How did your company identify this opportunity for an innovation?
- What specific food safety or quality issue does your innovation address?
- How does your innovation enhance compliance with food safety regulations?
- Can you provide data or case studies demonstrating the impact of your innovation on food safety/quality?
- What training or processes are required to implement your innovation?
- How does your innovation integrate with existing quality assurance systems?
- Describe your company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- Is there a specific success story or other information you would like to share?
- Prioritization of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: To what extent does the entry demonstrate that innovation and continuous improvement in food safety and quality assurance are a priority for the company?
- Design and Innovation Alignment with Bakery Needs: To what extent does the entry provide evidence of a well-devised design or innovation specifically addressing bakery needs or market demands related to food safety and quality assurance?
- Superiority and Industry Innovation: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the innovation in food safety and quality assurance is superior to similar products from competitors? Is it an industry-wide innovation and not just a company-specific improvement?
- Impact on Bakery Operations Efficiency: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the innovation has made or will make a significant and quantifiable impact on the efficiency of bakery operations concerning food safety and quality assurance?
- Novelty and Groundbreaking Nature: To what extent is the innovation new and groundbreaking within the food safety and quality assurance sector of the commercial baking industry?
Sustainable Practices in Commercial Baking
Sustainable Practices in Commercial Baking
Practices that reduce environmental impact, promote resource efficiency, and contribute to sustainability.
- Eco-friendly Packaging
- Energy-efficient Technologies
- Waste Management and Upcycling
- Employee Safety and Wellness
- Describe your product and how it is used in bakery operations. Include specifics regarding your product’s unique and/or novel features.
- How did your company identify this opportunity for an innovation?
- How does your innovation reduce environmental impact or improve resource efficiency?
- Can you quantify the environmental or economic benefits of your sustainable practice?
- What challenges did you encounter in implementing this practice, and how did you address them?
- How does your sustainable practice align with industry standards or certifications?
- Describe your company’s commitment to Sustainability? How is your produce positioned to increase/improve your company’s sustainability reputation?
- Describe your company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- Is there a specific success story or other information you would like to share?
- Prioritization of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: To what extent does the entry demonstrate that innovation and continuous improvement in sustainable practices are a priority for the company?
- Design and Innovation Alignment with Sustainability Goal: To what extent does the entry provide evidence of a well-devised design or innovation specifically addressing sustainability goals or market demands for environmentally friendly practices in baking?
- Superiority and Industry Innovation: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the sustainable practice is superior to similar practices from competitors? Is it an industry-wide innovation and not just a company-specific improvement?
- Impact on Environmental and Economic Efficiency: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the sustainable practice has made or will make a significant and quantifiable impact on environmental and economic efficiency in bakery operations?
- Novelty and Groundbreaking Nature: To what extent is the sustainable practice new and groundbreaking within the commercial baking industry?
Supply Chain Innovations in Commercial Baking
Supply Chain Innovations in Commercial Baking
Innovations that streamline the supply chain, reduce costs, and improve logistics.
- Local vs. Global Sourcing
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Logistics and Smart Technologies
- Describe your product and how it is used in bakery operations. Include specifics regarding your product’s unique and/or novel features.
- How did your company identify this opportunity for an innovation?
- What specific aspect of the supply chain does your innovation address?
- How does your innovation improve supply chain efficiency or reduce costs?
- Can you provide examples of how your innovation has optimized logistics or inventory management?
- What technologies or methodologies did you use in your supply chain innovation?
- How has your innovation impacted bakery operations?
- Describe your company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- Is there a specific success story or other information you would like to share?
- Prioritization of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: To what extent does the entry demonstrate that innovation and continuous improvement in supply chain management are a priority for the company?
- Design and Innovation Alignment with Supply Chain Needs: To what extent does the entry provide evidence of a well-devised design or innovation specifically addressing supply chain needs or market demands in the commercial baking industry?
- Superiority and Industry Innovation: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the supply chain innovation is superior to similar solutions from competitors? Is it an industry-wide innovation and not just a company-specific improvement?
- Impact on Supply Chain Efficiency: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the supply chain innovation has made or will make a significant and quantifiable impact on the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability of the supply chain in bakery operations?
- Novelty and Groundbreaking Nature: To what extent is the supply chain innovation new and groundbreaking within the commercial baking industry?
Trends in Retail
Trends In Retail
- Digital Strategies for Bakeries
- Virtual Baking Experiences
- Digital Marketing Trends
- Consumer Behavior Insights
- Sourdough and Other Trends
- Describe our product and how it is used in bakery operations. Include specifics regarding your product’s unique and/or novel features.
- How did your company identify this opportunity for an innovation?
- What trend in retail does your innovation address?
- How does your innovation enhance customer engagement or sales performance?
- Can you provide data or case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of your innovation?
- What platforms or tools did you use to implement your innovation?
- Describe your company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- How does your innovation adapt to changing consumer behaviors or market trends?
- Is there a specific success story or other information you would like to share?
- Prioritization of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: To what extent does the entry demonstrate that innovation and continuous improvement in retail trends are a priority for the company?
- Design and Innovation Alignment with Retail Trends: To what extent does the entry provide evidence of a well-devised design or innovation specifically addressing current retail trends and market demands in the commercial baking industry?
- Superiority and Industry Innovation: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the retail trend innovation is superior to similar initiatives from competitors? Is it an industry-wide innovation and not just a company-specific improvement?
- Impact on Consumer Engagement and Sales Performance: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the retail trend innovation has made or will make a significant and quantifiable impact on consumer engagement, sales performance, and overall customer experience?
- Novelty and Groundbreaking Nature: To what extent is the retail trend innovation new and groundbreaking within the commercial baking industry?
Education & Workforce
Education & Workforce
Initiatives that enhance workforce skills, training programs, and educational advancements.
- Training Future Bakers: Strategies and innovations.
- Addressing Labor Shortages: Creative solutions and industry adaptations.
- Collaboration Between Industry and Education: Enhancing workforce readiness.
- Describe our product and how it is used in bakery operations. Include specifics regarding your product’s unique and/or novel features.
- How did your company identify this opportunity for an innovation?
- What specific workforce skill or educational gap does your innovation address?
- How does your innovation improve workforce training or professional development?
- Can you provide examples of improved employee performance or satisfaction due to your innovation?
- What partnerships or collaborations were involved in developing your educational innovation?
- How does your innovation align with industry standards or educational frameworks?
- How has your innovation impacted bakery operations?
- Describe your company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- Is there a specific success story or other information you would like to share?
- Prioritization of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: To what extent does the entry demonstrate that innovation and continuous improvement in education and workforce development are a priority for the company?
- Design and Innovation Alignment with Workforce Needs: To what extent does the entry provide evidence of a well-devised design or innovation specifically addressing the educational and training needs of the bakery workforce or market demands for skilled labor?
- Superiority and Industry Innovation: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the innovation in education and workforce development is superior to similar initiatives from competitors? Is it an industry-wide innovation and not just a company-specific improvement?
- Impact on Workforce Skills and Development: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the innovation has made or will make a significant and quantifiable impact on the skills, training, and development of the bakery workforce?
- Novelty and Groundbreaking Nature: To what extent is the innovation new and groundbreaking within the education and workforce development sector of the commercial baking industry?
Product Development in Commercial Baking
Product Development in Commercial Baking
Development of new products, improving existing products, and addressing market needs,
- Innovative Use of Ingredients: Exploring non-traditional uses.
- Clean-Label Advancements: Next steps in ingredient transparency.
- Natural Additives: Impact on shelf life and supply chain.
- AI in Product Development: Shortening development cycles and predicting trends.
- Specialty Breads: Challenges with keto, gluten-free, and low-carb options.
- Describe our product and how it is used in bakery operations. Include specifics regarding your product’s unique and/or novel features.
- How did your company identify this opportunity for an innovation?
- What new product have you developed, or how have you improved an existing product?
- How does your product meet market needs or consumer preferences?
- Can you provide examples of customer feedback or sales data supporting your product development?
- What research or testing was involved in developing your product?
- How does your product development process integrate with your overall business strategy?
- Describe your company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- Is there a specific success story or other information you would like to share?
- Prioritization of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: To what extent does the entry demonstrate that innovation and continuous improvement in product development are a priority for the company?
- Design and Innovation Alignment with Market Needs: To what extent does the entry provide evidence of a well-devised design or innovation specifically addressing market needs or consumer preferences in the commercial baking industry?
- Superiority and Industry Innovation: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the product development innovation is superior to similar products from competitors? Is it an industry-wide innovation and not just a company-specific improvement?
- Impact on Market Success and Consumer Satisfaction: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the product development innovation has made or will make a significant and quantifiable impact on market success, consumer satisfaction, and overall sales performance?
- Novelty and Groundbreaking Nature: To what extent is the product development innovation new and groundbreaking within the commercial baking industry?
Maintenance & Engineering in Commercial Baking
Maintenance & Engineering in Commercial Baking
Pioneering advanced maintenance strategies and engineering solutions that revolutionize equipment reliability and process optimization, significantly enhancing production quality and efficiency in the baking industry.
- Equipment design
- Ingredient formulations or cost management
- Quality control management
- Human capital management
- Predictive and preventive maintenance
- Advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Energy efficiency and sustainability practices
- Automation and smart technology integration
- Compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Describe our product and how it is used in bakery operations. Include specifics regarding your product’s unique and/or novel features.
- How did your company identify this opportunity for an innovation?
- What specific maintenance or engineering challenge does your innovation address?
- How does your innovation improve equipment performance or operational efficiency?
- Can you provide examples or data demonstrating the impact of your innovation on maintenance processes?
- What technologies or techniques were used in your engineering innovation?
- How does your innovation contribute to reducing downtime or extending equipment lifespan?
- Describe your company’s continuous improvement philosophy.
- Is there a specific success story or other information you would like to share?
- Prioritization of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: To what extent does the entry demonstrate that innovation and continuous improvement in maintenance and engineering are a priority for the company?
- Design and Innovation Alignment with Operational Needs: To what extent does the entry provide evidence of a well-devised design or innovation specifically addressing operational and maintenance needs in the commercial baking industry?
- Superiority and Industry Innovation: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the maintenance and engineering innovation is superior to similar solutions from competitors? Is it an industry-wide innovation and not just a company-specific improvement?
- Impact on Operational Efficiency and Equipment Performance: To what extent does the entry provide evidence that the maintenance and engineering innovation has made or will make a significant and quantifiable impact on operational efficiency, equipment performance, and reducing downtime in bakery operations?
- Novelty and Groundbreaking Nature: To what extent is the maintenance and engineering innovation new and groundbreaking within the commercial baking industry?