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The most common question asked during an initial meeting with a bakery or restaurant is not “How good are the forecasts?” but “Will this work with our system?” More and more often, the answer is yes: GoNina now integrates directly with the industry’s most common point-of-sale and inventory management systems. This overview shows which systems are supported, what data flows between them, and what applies to businesses using other systems.
Why the Interface Is So Important
A sales forecast is only as good as its integration into day-to-day operations. Two factors are key: Does sales data flow automatically from the POS system to GoNina —without manual exports? And do the order recommendations feed back into the usual ordering and production workflow, rather than ending up in a separate report? When both processes run automatically, nothing changes for the teams—only the quantities become more accurate.
An Overview of the Connected Systems
ProtecData BackStar - Official Partnership. Sales, product, and store data are automatically sent to GoNina, and order recommendations are fed directly back into the BackStar environment. See the article “ProtecData BackStar and AI Forecasts” for all the details.
Aplus —official integration. Automatic transfer of point-of-sale data to GoNina, with order suggestions fed back into your usual workflow—for bakeries and retail stores. Learn more in the article “Aplus and AI Forecasts.”
OptimoBercher (OPTIback2, TURBOback NEXT) — official integration in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. The order recommendations replace static fixed orders, and the team can override them at any time. Learn more in the article “OptimoBercher and AI Forecasts.”
HS-Soft (CashAssist, WaWiAssist) - Integration. Sales data from CashAssist is fed into GoNina, and purchase order recommendations are fed back into the WaWiAssist workflows. Learn more in the article “Using HS-Soft Data for Production Planning.”
TCPOS - Integration for communal and institutional food service. POS data by item, menu line, and location for GoNina; suggested quantities fed back into the planning process. Learn more in the article “TCPOS and AI Forecasts.”
Lightspeed K-Series —Integration for restaurants, cafes, and takeaways. Sales data from the cloud-based point-of-sale system is automatically fed into GoNina and used to generate daily forecasts by item and location. Learn more in the article “Lightspeed K-Series and AI Forecasts.”
What is always the same
Regardless of the system, the existing POS or ERP system remains the primary system— GoNina adds a forecasting layer on top of it. The AI analyzes sales history alongside weather forecasts, holidays, school breaks, and location patterns to provide daily forecasts by item and location for the next seven days. The GoNina team sets up the integration during onboarding; the first forecasts are available within a few days, and the service is hosted in Switzerland and the EU.
Businesses that use GoNina for planning reduce their surplus by up to 52%, increase revenue by up to 6%, and save up to 12 hours of planning time per month—regardless of which system they use.
What if my system isn't listed?
In that case, there’s usually a way to make it work anyway. Forecasts are based on sales volumes per item, day, and location—data that virtually every modern point-of-sale system can collect and export. Through automated data exports, this information can be transferred to GoNina , where forecasts and order recommendations are then available in the web dashboard. The article on AI forecasts for bakeries using Panipro shows exactly how this works. New integrations are being added all the time—we’ll clarify which ones are available or planned for your system during our initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to switch point-of-sale systems to use GoNina ?
No—that's the whole point of the integrations: GoNina works with the system your business already has.
What is the difference between partnership, integration, and connectivity?
In practice, none of these affect operations: Data flows automatically in all cases. These terms describe the collaboration with the respective software provider—ranging from an official partnership to a technical interface.
Do we need IT resources for this?
No. The GoNina team handles the setup; the operations team provides access to the system and then continues working as usual.
Conclusion
From ProtecData to Aplus, OptimoBercher, and HS-Soft, all the way to TCPOS and Lightspeed: The most important systems in the bakery and restaurant industries are integrated—sales data is sent out, order suggestions are sent back, all as part of the usual workflow. So the question, “Will this work with our system?” usually has a short answer.
You can read about how AI sales forecasts work in detail in our comprehensive guide for bakeries and in the guide for the foodservice industry.
