Operations

Truck battery manufacturers invest in tools to support lifecycle

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Top battery manufacturers constantly are developing solutions to keep vehicles running, while minimizing any unforeseen downtime.

DSD technology supports beverage distributors in navigating shifting trends

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

As consumer preferences change, DSD operators need better tools to understand execution, quickly spot innovation trends, and communicate those to partners to support success in the market.

Premium beverages are booming. Is your water ready?

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400

As the trend toward premiumization in the beverage industry grows, water quality and efficiency are moving from operational details to strategic requirements.

Delivery operations must account for key considerations with EV charging station maintenance

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When considering having on-site charging stations, there are a number of key factors that all-diesel delivery fleets hadn’t had to consider that can protect electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

The pros of processing automation

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Processing automation is useful for beverage formulators to increase efficiency while also meeting consumer and beverage trends like fortification and natural sweeteners.

Professional driver shortage prompts interest in non-CDL vehicles

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Associations have highlighted the dearth of professional drivers, which is part of the reason fleets continue to integrate more light- and medium-duty vehicles that don’t require a CDL to operate.

Diverse labor pool, automation help operations close workforce gap

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As operations continue to experience labor challenges that impact their ability to hire and retain skilled workers, experts highlight that today’s facility managers are developing a deeper appreciation for a more diverse labor pool.

Reusable packaging systems offer beverage operations array of benefits

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

As automation implementation proliferates beverage warehouses, operations are turning to reusable packaging systems to support these complexities.

Engine-makers developing new platforms to support 2027 emissions standard

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The Environmental Protection Agency will move forward with the previous administration’s 2027 heavy-duty engine low NOx emission standards and implementation timeline. With this on the minds of fleet owners, engine-makers are developing platforms to meet the 2027 standard.

Automation adoption surges with food & beverage manufacturers

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

According to the latest International Federation of Robotics (IFR) World Robotics 2025 U.S. companies in the food and beverage (F&B) sector have been feasting on flexible industrial robots, driving the number of installations up by 21% in 2024.

2026 Trucks Report: Safety, sustainability and strategic alliances drive innovation

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this year’s 2026 Trucks Report, it shows there’s a little something for everyone as we gaze ahead to what delivery truck OEMs have on offer for 2026 and the years to come.

Legislation, automation drive lubricant usage in beverage manufacturing

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With the rapid automation of the entire food and beverage industry as well as the Food Safety Modernization Act, beverage manufacturers are seeing how vital lubricants are today.

Contract manufacturers investments support beverage needs

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

As a Mordor Intelligence report predicts a 7.67% 5-year CAGR for US Beverage Contract Bottling and Filling Market, contract beverage manufacturers continue to invest in their facilities.

Manufacturers update light-duty truck roster

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Light-duty vehicles can help beverage fleet operations with CDL shortages. Discover this list of the latest updates in the light-duty realm.

Beverage operations turn to software to optimize warehouse

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With the complexities of today’s beverage warehouses, software solutions are finding ways to make these operations more optimized.

Female leadership in beverage operations empowers workforces

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

When it comes to empowering women within beverage operations, women leaders in the industry highlight the opportunities that help recruit, retain, and further engage this demographic.

Artificial intelligence affecting robotics market

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

James Taylor, chief commercial officer at OnRobot, Novi, Mich., says that, while there is a lot of buzz surrounding AI, he suspects the value it could create is something the industry still is trying to figure out.

EV infrastructure grants re-released

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released updated interim final NEVI guidance designed to replace all prior NEVI guidance and allow states the opportunity to resubmit plans for the remaining funding that had been frozen since February.

Voice pick technology helps warehouses adapt to growing SKU counts

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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 support beverage brands in operations, warehouse settings

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

HPP technology offers beverage brands a fresh take on minimal processing

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With strong demand for beverages that are fresh tasting, functional and free from preservatives without sacrificing safety or shelf life, experts highlight how HPP technology can deliver minimal processing while maintaining nutrient integrity.

Technology, basic common sense can reduce idle time

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Beyond basic behavioral shifts, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) recommends various idle reduction technologies.

Forklifts help beverage warehouses accommodate expanded portfolios

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

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

Where do things stand with renewable fuels?

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400

It’s getting increasingly challenging to write about alternative fuels without mentioning electric vehicles (EVs) ― see, we’ve already failed. But there are still many viable options that don’t involve charging a battery and there’s been quite a bit of progress on many of those fronts.

AGVs spark interest in improving warehouse operations

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400

As beverage operations consider how automation can either replace or augment warehouse duties, automated guided vehicles offer a viable solution.

Despite emergence of eco-friendly alternatives, diesel remains the dominant fuel

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The beverage industry has increasingly embraced fuel alternatives, but biodiesel and renewable diesel are still a solution for delivery operations.

The pros of palletizers

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Automation demands, artificial intelligence are affecting the palletizer, depalletizer equipment within the beverage industry.

Load optimization gets an AI assist in beverage delivery

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The beverage industry has increasingly embraced new techniques and tools to mine efficiencies in the last mile before their products reach the end consumer.

New facility planning, expansions aim to increase efficiency for beverage operations

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

With SKU proliferation and automation on the rise, Josh Goodman, AIA principal at HDA Architects, shares insights on new facility planning, from common requests to sustainability factors.

Telematics provides valuable insights for beverage operations

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Experts examine how telematics solutions have affected beverage delivery operations and share how the technology has evolved.