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Every segment of the beverage industry is a capital intensive operation. The facility, machinery, equipment and processes required to build a carbonated soft drink (CSD) plant, brewery, winery or distillery creates assets from which a return would be expected. With such important investments, the created assets must be protected to ensure maximized utilization and efficiency, as well as minimized downtime and damage.

According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), out-of-stock products cost U.S. retailers approximately $47.4 billion each year.

Targeting the increasingly adventurous consumers set on new discoveries and experiences will be key in the food and beverage industry.

Throughout the beverage supply chain, manufacturers and distributors have found that the SKU explosion has created impacts resulting in constantly changing operating conditions, making maintenance a necessity for a flexible manufacturing infrastructure.

So, what will 2019 hold for the beverage industry? Several market research firms and experts revealed their upcoming top trends and predictions.

Given this chilly weather, it’s no wonder that January also is Hot Tea Month, giving consumer publications and bloggers a plethora of tea-centric topics and celebration guides.

Regardless of the product being manufactured, the process of converting raw materials into finished product creates residuals commonly classified as “waste.” Why is this important, and how is the issue contained?