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Beverage warehouses contending with fixed space and a growing SKU proliferation are adapting and growing by turning to the latest in voice picking technology.

Robotics technology can be used to aid beverage industry operations as SKU proliferation impacts workflow. 

Beverage warehouses rely on forklifts to support a growing SKU portfolio while also maintaining safety within the facility.

Pittston Co-Packers (PCP), Pittston, Pa., announced the launch of its first high-volume beverage manufacturing facility, providing full-service co-packing solutions. The new 403,000-square-foot facility meets the needs of today’s leading national beverage brands with end-to-end manufacturing capabilities. 

The use of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) are leading to substantial productivity gains for manufacturers and distributors, experts note. 

The complex employment environment has left warehouse and distribution managers challenged to retain quality workers. Although competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages are important, experts note they are not enough on their own.

Demand for still beverages has beverage-makers turning to dosing technology, like liquid nitrogen, to support this need state. Greg Neville, sales manager of the Americas at Vacuum Barrier Corp. (VBC), shares what’s trends are driving this technology.

The durability of modern returnable containers is allowing beverage manufacturers and distributors to support their sustainability goals.

As more consumers seek beverages that support a healthy lifestyle, experts highlight how functional beverage trends are impacting contract manufacturing.