Tlaxcala Bakery

Comprehensive business management platform for traditional Mexican bakery

Project Overview: Building a Modern Online Presence for Tlaxcala Bakery

We're developing a full digital ecosystem for Tlaxcala Bakery—a transformation that goes beyond a simple website. The goal is to build a cohesive online presence that connects customers directly to the bakery's signature products, expands their reach nationwide, and creates new revenue streams through e-commerce and branded merchandise.

Core Objectives

Establish a Digital Identity

  • • Develop a website that reflects the bakery's authenticity, craftsmanship, and story.
  • • Implement an intuitive, mobile-friendly design that enhances user trust and engagement.
  • • Optimize for SEO and local discovery while positioning the brand for national recognition.

Create a Bread Ordering Pipeline (End-to-End Fulfillment System)

  • • Build an online ordering system capable of handling nationwide shipping — something never done before for the business.
  • • Streamline operations from order placement → production → packaging → fulfillment.
  • • Integrate inventory management, shipping label generation, and customer notifications.
  • • Support both one-time and subscription-based orders for popular items.

Launch a Merchandising Platform

  • • Set up an online shop for branded merchandise (shirts, mugs, aprons, tote bags, etc.).
  • • Use print-on-demand or managed inventory solutions to minimize upfront costs.
  • • Leverage the brand's identity to create lifestyle products that customers can connect with beyond baked goods.

Long-Term Vision

This initiative positions Tlaxcala Bakery as a modern heritage brand—one that preserves its traditional roots while embracing technology to grow sustainably.

Our end goal is to create an operational backbone that allows the business to:

  • • Sell products nationwide with confidence.
  • • Automate order management and fulfillment.
  • • Build a loyal online community through authentic storytelling and design.

Key Features

Admin Dashboard & Product Management

Custom admin dashboard with real-time product management. Business owners can add, edit, and remove menu items without developer intervention. Organize products by category with detailed attributes and pricing.

Hot Bread Notification System

Real-time notification system for fresh bread availability with location-based filtering. Managers can start countdown timers when bread goes in the oven, alerting customers exactly when fresh bread will be ready. Automatic expiration and refresh functionality.

Customer Management & Engagement

Customer profiles with order history tracking, community posts for engagement, and an interactive Bread Journey map showing where customers have taken bakery products. Builds emotional connections and brand loyalty.

E-Commerce & Ordering

Full shopping cart functionality with product browsing, category filtering, and custom cake ordering system. Customers can browse menu items, add to cart, and place orders 24/7 through the integrated ordering system.

Built‑in Content Management (Supabase Storage)

The site includes a built‑in CMS. Owners can update page text and replace photos directly in the admin UI. All media is stored in Supabase Storage buckets and changes appear instantly on the live site—no developer needed.

Analytics & Tracking

Google Analytics 4 integration with Google Tag Manager and Vercel Analytics support. Track page views, user behavior, conversions, and performance metrics to enable data-driven decision making.

Authentication & Security

Secure authentication powered by Supabase Auth with role-based access control (Customer, Manager, Admin). Row Level Security (RLS) at the database level ensures users can only access authorized data.

AI Insights & Analytics

We're integrating intelligent AI insights powered by IBM Granite 4.0 to provide actionable business intelligence and database access—all privately hosted for maximum security and data privacy.

Actionable Business Insights

The AI system analyzes business data to provide actionable insights that help bakery owners make informed decisions.

  • • Sales trend analysis and product performance metrics
  • • Customer behavior patterns and preferences
  • • Inventory optimization recommendations
  • • Revenue forecasting and growth opportunities
  • • Automated reporting with natural language summaries

Private Database Access

Secure, private database access with natural language querying capabilities, all hosted privately to ensure data sovereignty.

  • • Natural language database queries
  • • Secure, role-based data access
  • • Private hosting infrastructure
  • • Real-time data analysis and reporting
  • • Automated data insights generation

Technical Stack

Frontend:

  • • Astro 5.x
  • • TypeScript
  • • Tailwind CSS v4
  • • Custom Component Library

Backend & Services:

  • • Supabase (PostgreSQL)
  • • Supabase Storage (Buckets) — media & assets
  • • Built‑in CMS (admin UI)
  • • Formspree (Forms)
  • • Google Analytics 4
  • IBM Granite 4.0 (AI Insights)
  • • Vercel Deployment