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To streamline their operations, beverage warehouses are turning to the latest in automated storage systems to ensure all is in working order.

SKU proliferation and automation are among the many trends prompting beverage warehouses to select software solutions that can manage and execute efficient and effective operations.

Experts note that advanced robotics, AI technologies can transform warehouses, making beverage operations more dynamic, agile, responsive and safe.

As today’s warehouses face widespread labor and safety issues, and with workforce shortages expected only to rise, experts note that lift truck technology has become a crucial component to the success of beverage operations.

As automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are one type of technology to help overcome labor shortages in the warehouse, experts note the technology provides operators a means to fill the resource gap, allowing human labor to be allocated to more complex tasks.

When it comes to the incorporation of palletizing and depalletizing systems, experts highlight how these operations serve as the bookends in the automation cycle.

The proliferation of packaging formats has influenced both the conveyability and durability of cartons, thereby changing the way conveyors are being used in the beverage world.

Technology advancements have a growing influence on beverage facilities. As these technologies progress, beverage producers have questions to ask where technology fits in their operations.

Beverage operations are juggling SKU proliferation, varying pack sizes and a changing workforce. Packing machinery is helping these manufacturers minimize disruptions to those operations.

Warehouse automation can eliminate labor, control pre-distribution functions, reduce capital expense and improve distribution productivity.