Perhaps the adage “waste not, want not” sums up the challenges beverage producers face, particularly because sustainability, the ability to recycle products and the beverage industry’s pursuit of a circular economy are topics that continue to permeate every aspect of the supply chain. The waste control issue is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for beverage producers in any segment of the industry because the creation of waste in the execution of the supply chain can be a very costly proposition if not correctly managed and controlled.
To effectively accomplish realistic control, it’s important to define the various types of waste and the methods and procedures that can or are being used under a variety of operating conditions. The following are two category processes: inherent waste and created waste or loss.