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Keeping track of orders and inventory, controlling the real-time activities of automated material handling equipment like robots, and retrieving products is engrained in warehouse management systems (WMS) and warehouse control systems (WCS).

Today, 90 percent of beverage plants are trying to achieve some degree of sustainability, which includes adoption of zero waste, water reuse, recycled materials and waste minimization.

The drive reduces energy consumption and operating costs, while still meeting production goals.

Coval Vacuum Technology Inc. offers its new Easy Clean vacuum pump in its washdown range, which is designed for intensive and frequent cleaning.

At Pack Expo in Las Vegas, Brenton LLC, a division of ProMach, showcased a new, multifaceted aftermarket program that gives operations personnel the tools and information they need to maintain peak uptime and improve the performance of older end-of-line machines.

Designed to improve the efficiencies of an organization’s liquid and food packaging needs, the company supports all non-Fogg upgrades and consumable parts in a beverage plant.

Operation cost savings along with the elimination of expenses for fuel, filters and maintenance allow for a fast return on investment.

As warehouse operators navigate the demands of today’s distribution market, research shows that wearable technology is a solution that companies are employing.