Digital Order Management - 2016

Help a growing UK bakery modernise how it manages customer orders!
We’re looking for a tech-savvy intern to explore or build a digital order tracking system that reduces packing mistakes and improves shop floor efficiency.
This is a real opportunity to make a practical difference in a fast-moving food business.  

What you’ll be working on:

• Review current workflows and identify key challenges
• Develop or recommend a barcode-based system to streamline order handling
• Integrate with Shopify to pull order data and support barcode printing/scanning
• Work with bakery staff to ensure the system is user-friendly
• Produce a summary report with recommendations or a working prototype 
  
  

What you’ll need:

• Basic software development skills (e.g., working with APIs,building web tools)
• Good problem-solving and communication abilities
• Some understanding of UX and process mapping
• Bonus: experience with Shopify, barcodes, or low-code tools 

Why it matters:

Your work will directly support digital transformation and operational efficiency for a business on the rise, with the potential to shape how it scales. Supported by the Made Smarter programme.

Business Overview

A rapidly growing bakery based in Ashton-under-Lyne, offering cupcakes, cakes, and sweet treats nationwide via e-commerce. The business has scaled significantly in recent years. As demand and order complexity grow, there is a need to improve shop floor efficiency and order accuracy to maintain quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills required

• Basic software development skills (e.g., working with APIs,building web tools)
• Good problem-solving and communication abilities
• Some understanding of UX and process mapping
• Bonus: experience with Shopify, barcodes, or low-code tool

To apply, please email: madesmarterinternships@growthco.uk quoting the reference number 1206