Time is taken for granted in most industries. However, recognition must be given to the age-old cliché that time is money, and money can hardly be taken for granted, especially in beverage operations. From an operations viewpoint, time is inescapable and plays a prominent role in the beverage industry.
The initial obvious question is, why is time so important and, in many cases, critical? References to operations activities inside and outside of a plant, in addition to providing defined problem areas, can bring an enlightened answer to this important question.