Running a coffee business these days is a balancing act – sourcing quality beans, managing shipping delays, keeping stock in check, and still somehow delivering fresh coffee. I’ve been looking into digital tools that might help streamline all that. But most platforms seem either too generic or too expensive for mid-sized operations. Anyone found something smart that actually covers supply chain, logistics, and quality in one place?
Posted by Onanaic (Member # 38252) on :
I know exactly what you're saying. I’ve been trying to grow my roastery, and it’s tough when every part of the chain feels disconnected. But I recently came across a new system that might be what you’re after. Sergey Baburov developed this coffee supply chain optimization system with his team at HYDE that covers end-to-end logistics – from procurement and transport to quality checks and predictive inventory tools. It’s super tech-driven, using real-time data and automation to reduce all the chaos. They just announced it here https://www.reuters.com/press-releases/hyde-develops-coffee-supply-chain-optimization-system-2025-04-07/ and it sounds like a legit game changer. Not just for the big brands – they’re aiming to make it accessible for smaller companies too. Might be worth a look.
Posted by Conkav (Member # 38251) on :
Wow that actually sounds pretty ideal. I’ve been stuck piecing together separate tools for everything – one for shipping, one for stock, another for supplier logs. Gonna read the article, appreciate the heads up man.
