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Andrews Distributing
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2020 Wholesaler of the Year: Andrews Distributing

Texas beer distributor wins with great offense, customer-centric focus
Barbara Harfmann
September 2, 2020
Founded in 1976, Andrews Distributing has been selected as BI’s 2020 Wholesaler of the Year because of its rich history; its strong customer-centric philosophy and use of emerging technology to elevate the needs of retailers and its shoppers; a commitment to sustainability; and a willingness to go the extra mile to help its customers and community.
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Should you buy or lease your beverage trucks?
Distribution

Should you buy or lease your beverage trucks?

Leasing more attractive in financial uncertainty
Jeff Cioletti
August 31, 2020
In fleet management, the decision to buy or lease trucks or equipment is an important decision dependent on many factors including maintenance schedules and financial climate.
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Operations Perspective

Safety review vital for beverage operations

Comprehensive review supports safe, secure working conditions
John Peter Koss - Beverage Industry
John Peter Koss
August 28, 2020
A comprehensive review and analysis of existing beverage facilities, procedures, plans and philosophies can provide a safe and secure arena for employee and equipment.
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natural benefits during processing
Operations

High-pressure processing’s popularity grows in beverage processing

HPP suppliers develop modular, in-bulk solutions for beverage-makers
jessica Jacobsen
Jessica Jacobsen
August 19, 2020
The fresh approach has become the safe and healthy approach as more beverage manufacturers turn to high-pressure processing for their operations.
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AMO’s encoder/FS-machine applications
Warehouse

Automated guided vehicles benefits expand during pandemic

Advancements help AGVs operate more efficiently, safely in beverage warehouses
Sarah Graybill
Sarah Graybill
August 5, 2020
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have long been revered for the efficiencies they create in the manufacturing operations realm. However, now more than ever, the advantages are becoming more evident (and even essential) in the wake of the pandemic.
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Operations Perspective

Packaging line logistics drive integrated supply chain

Future challenges will be driven by today’s demands
John Peter Koss - Beverage Industry
John Peter Koss
July 29, 2020
The logistics of beverage packaging lines are important and vital because they represent the core of an integrated supply chain.
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2016 KHS Traypacker
Operations

Refurbished equipment makes mark in beverage industry

Like-new machines save end user about 50 percent
Barbara Harfmann
July 22, 2020
“Like-new” refurbished equipment enables beverage manufacturers to save about half of what they would spend on new equipment while remaining in lockstep with beverage industry trends.
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Operations Perspective

Automation adoption impacts staffing challenge for beverage operations

Changes to materials, equipment additional factors in staffing needs
John Peter Koss - Beverage Industry
John Peter Koss
July 10, 2020
Although automation has altered staffing needs for beverage operations, it has not eliminated the challenges that beverage manufacturers and distributors need to address.
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Packaging Materials

Secondary packaging enhances marketing, sustainability efforts

Suppliers release new can carriers using less plastic
Barbara Harfmann
July 1, 2020
As beverage manufacturers strive to unlock the power and potential of secondary packaging, they have a plethora of options from which to choose, including shrink-wrap, paperboard and corrugated packaging.
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Highly flexible palletizing robots
Operations

Automated palletizer systems optimize manufacturing, save time

Increased efficiency, space utilization improve operations
Sarah Graybill
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.
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