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Beverage Industry’s fifth annual fleet graphics awards

Advertising and marketing essentially are story-telling. Short stories by necessity but nonetheless story-telling. One of the first lessons taught about creating a story in many composition and creative writing classes is to show, don’t tell. The audience more likely will remember a story when they’re shown a picture in their mind’s eye, than if the story merely is told.

Encompass Technologies, Orchestra Software announce merger

Merger creates connected supply chain

October 19, 2020

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Encompass Technologies and Orchestra Software announced they will combine to become one company. Each company has played a major role in building the foundation for the beverage industry and serving as the system of record and operations in their respective markets (production and distribution).

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eCommerce, COVID-19 boost need for voice-picking

Voice-picking technology enables efficiency, safe distancing

Sarah Graybill

September 29, 2020

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A boost in eCommerce in combination with increased need for social distancing in operations has prompted a greater need for automated technologies, including voice picking. New technologies enable more safety, greater efficiency and an outlook for advancement.

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Should you buy or lease your beverage trucks?

Leasing more attractive in financial uncertainty

Jeff Cioletti

August 31, 2020

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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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Beverage fleets turn to non-CDL vehicles amid driver shortage

Truck manufacturers release vehicles that can support beverage needs without CDL requirement

Jeff Cioletti

August 6, 2020

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The trucking industry is facing a historic shortage of qualified CDL drivers. To aid distribution networks, truck manufacturers have developed vehicles that don’t require a CDL.

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The cooler side of refrigerated truck bodies, trailers

Fleet suppliers design trailers, systems that support today’s refrigerated beverage needs

Jeff Cioletti

June 26, 2020

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As refrigerated beverages proliferate the retail channels, suppliers are upgrading their refrigerated truck and trailer options for beverage distribution.

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Evolution of telematics technology helps distributors realize benefits

ELD mandate furthers telematics adoption among beverage operations

Jessica Jacobsen

May 27, 2020

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As the ELD mandate took effect in late 2019, beverage distributors were quick to adopt telematics solutions, which have seen benefits go beyond compliance.

Beverage fleets rewrite their playbooks during unprecedented times

With on-premise accounts silent, wholesalers see boost from off-premise network

Jeff Cioletti

May 27, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has forced beverage distribution operations across the country to pivot and rethink most of their day-to-day operations.

Lytx data show driving risk changes during pandemic

Animal strikes by vehicles up since shelter-in-place guidelines, data finds

May 7, 2020

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Fleet video telematics provider Lytx, San Diego, shared new insights about changes in driving risk tied to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated guidelines to help control the spread of the virus.

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Autonomous vehicle technology companies ramp up development for fleets

Self-driving truck market expected to grow 10% CAGR through 2025

Jeff Cioletti

May 5, 2020

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If you talk to anyone in Silicon Valley, you’d think that self-driving vehicles would be dominating the streets by next week.

Distribution

Carts and hand trucks adapt to complex demands

Manuverate Hand Cart delivers heavy kegs without kegs touching the ground

Barbara Harfmann

April 23, 2020

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Increased SKU counts, tight warehouse and in-store spaces, and delivery personnel who manage heavy cases and kegs are driving innovation of new mobile carts and hand trucks that are designed to improve ergonomics and enable warehouse workers to safely and efficiently stack, retrieve and deliver products.

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October 29, 2020

How a New Breed of Pet Preform Systems Can Help You Be More Flexible, Competitive and Adaptable in Today’s Changing Market

In recent years, the beverage industry has seen a huge trend toward more SKUs, shorter production runs and more frequent design conversions. To solve these challenges and take advantage of these opportunities, a new breed of mid-volume PET preform systems is helping both emerging and established beverage producers achieve the flexibility and production output needed to effectively meet these trends.

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Beverage Industry October 2020 Cover Image

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Beverage Industry’s October issue spotlights leaders throughout the beverage market and how they are steering their company’s throughout the pandemic. Also in this issue is an update on the bottled water market and it continues to post strong volume gains, how natural and organic retailers are combating broader competition, the ingredient solutions available for next-generation performance beverages, and much more!

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