The supply chain process has received global attention with the problems created by many minor and major factors. However, when the beverage supply chain in all segments is dissected into the specific operations, one stands out because the activity is traditionally part of an overall operation—warehousing.
The term “pre-distribution” refers accurately to the handling of product from storage to staging areas for finalizing orders before loading distribution vehicles. The activities in the operation, whether manual or automated, are important and costly. That is why pre-distribution must be discreetly identified and measured cost-wise.