Sku proliferation - Articles - Page 2

Distribution

DSD technology leads to smart solutions for beverage distributors

Integrated technologies bring greater efficiency for operations

March 29, 2023

With increased SKUs, retailers need to have broader product availability, and wholesalers want to have the ability to service those retailers more efficiently, as such, DSD solutions that aid with inventory, merchandising and forecasting automation are hot topics in the beverage industry.

Filling technology combining key elements to streamline beverage operations

Cold aseptic filling, improved sanitation methods driving filling equipment innovations

Lauren Sabetta

March 17, 2022

Demands for fresh, natural beverages is giving rise to cold aseptic filling equipment. Meanwhile the rise in the number of SKUs is prompting OEMs to integrate processes to meet diverse demands.

Warehouse

Voice-picking technology improving accuracy for distributors

SKU proliferation, safety protocols among key benefits for technology

Jessica Jacobsen

September 30, 2021

As beverage warehouses adjust to a growing number of SKUs, voice-guided technology is supporting more accurate picks while promoting a safer environment for employees.

Automation, SKU proliferation create a need for advanced lift trucks

Forklifts equip warehouses with the ability to overcome space constraints

Taylor Karg

August 31, 2021

As automation, SKU proliferation and technology continue to impact the beverage industry, these forklifts have evolved to keep stride.

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Labeling equipment tackles speed, flexibility need states

Thinner label materials, pack sizes evolutions among trends impacting OEMs

Jessica Jacobsen

August 19, 2021

In the beverage market, the diverse need states of consumers is encouraging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) within the labeling division to ensure that their machines are able to be just as flexible and versatile.

Operations Perspective

Case packing operations under constant change

Standardization erodes as packing operations adjust to new materials, sizes

John Peter Koss

January 27, 2021

The constant change of beverage categories, packaging materials and pack sizes have had a domino effect on case packing. These shifts begs the question — is there a standard case size anymore?

Beverage Beat

On-premise, foodservice embrace new dynamics

Digital solutions in-store for restaurants in 2021

Jessica Jacobsen

December 17, 2020

On-premise and foodservice operators are embracing the new dynamics brought on by the pandemic in order to engage with consumers.

Supplement: Special Report

Expanding business through new product development

What to consider when assessing new product expansions

September 7, 2020

With the right processes in place, new product development is a highly effective way to scale your business.

Operations

Automated palletizer systems optimize manufacturing, save time

Increased efficiency, space utilization improve operations

Sarah Graybill

June 26, 2020

Among the factors pushing the automated palletizer industry to a predicted $3.27 billion market by 2025 are SKU-mixed cases; the need to save space, time and money; and streamlining processes when it comes to a limited workforce and optimizing equipment collaboration.

Operations Perspective

Manufacturing marketing decisions impact operational tasks

Co-packers should use same evaluation process when adding SKUs

John Peter Koss

April 12, 2020

Observations, studies, research and experience in a broad variety of retail stores have generated significant, timely and technical concerns and questions. The number of brands, products and packages displayed on the store-length gondolas in the beverage section pose the first question: who created all these SKUs, and why?