The verdict in three sentences
A bakery lives on three critical numbers: daily production, unsold stock and reseller credit. Without a tool, unsold loaves run between 5 and 15 % of output and shop tabs pile up unchecked. Software at 15,000-45,000 FCFA/month brings losses under 5 % and secures collection on each route.
Production, unsold stock and margin recovered
The heart of the trade is matching output to each outlet's real demand. A history by day of the week and by reseller stops you overbaking on Monday and running short on Friday. Here is the 2026 order of magnitude for a bakery making 1,500 loaves/day at 150 FCFA.
| Indicator | Without software | With software |
|---|---|---|
| Production/day | 1,500 loaves | 1,500 loaves |
| Unsold rate | 12 % | 4 % |
| Loaves lost/day | 180 | 60 |
| Loss/day (at 150 FCFA) | 27,000 FCFA | 9,000 FCFA |
| Loss/month (30 d) | 810,000 FCFA | 270,000 FCFA |
| Margin recovered/month | — | 540,000 FCFA |
Even conservatively (unsold falling from 10 % to 5 %), recovery reaches 200,000 to 500,000 FCFA/month without touching the selling price.
Delivery routes and reseller credit
The invisible losses often come from uncollected tabs. The software tracks each delivery note, the Wave/Orange Money/cash payment and the balance owed per shop.
| Item | Neighbourhood bakery | Industrial bakery |
|---|---|---|
| Outlets served | 8 | 45 |
| Routes/day | 2 | 6 |
| Credit tracking | manual (notebook) | automatic |
| Average collection delay | 21 days | 7 days |
| Credit lost/year | ~1,200,000 FCFA | ~400,000 FCFA |
| Software cost/month | 15,000 FCFA | 45,000 FCFA |
Route optimisation (stop order, zone grouping) also cuts fuel and driver time by 15 to 25 %.
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Mini case study
Modou, who runs a bakery in Thiès, bakes 2,000 loaves/day for 12 resellers. His unsold stock was at 11 % (220 loaves/day, i.e. 33,000 FCFA/day). After three weeks of tuning production per reseller, he drops to 5 % (100 loaves/day, 15,000 FCFA/day). Saving: 18,000 FCFA/day, i.e. 540,000 FCFA/month. With a 25,000 FCFA/month subscription, payback is reached in under a day and a half of avoided losses.
FAQ
How much does bakery software cost in Senegal in 2026? Budget 15,000 to 45,000 FCFA/month depending on the number of outlets and routes. A neighbourhood bakery stays at the low end.
Does it handle Wave and Orange Money payments? Yes, each delivery can be settled in cash or mobile money, with automatic reconciliation of the reseller balance.
Can it track reseller credit? Yes: each shop has an account with its delivery, payment and balance history, cutting the collection delay from 21 to 7 days on average.
How long to reduce unsold stock? Usually two to three weeks, the time needed to build a demand history per reseller and per day.
Does it work offline on routes? Yes, the driver app records notes offline and syncs when the network returns, essential in areas with patchy 3G coverage.
Let's talk about your project. We'll size up your unsold stock and the real gain on your routes together. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
