ADAPTING TO CHANGING DEMANDS IN FOOD & BEVERAGE LOGISTICS

The food and beverage industry is rapidly evolving due to changing consumer behaviors, e-commerce expansion, and on-demand fulfillment expectations. Businesses must adapt logistics strategies to handle a mix of picking formats, including piece, case, and pallet-level fulfillment, while ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Maveneer provides scalable, adaptive solutions that help food and beverage companies meet fluctuating demand seamlessly. Our expertise in automation, warehouse optimization, and cold chain logistics ensures that businesses can stay ahead of industry shifts while maintaining operational excellence.

FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

The food and beverage industry faces unique logistical and operational challenges that require precision, adaptability, and compliance to ensure efficiency and safety. Below are some of the most pressing issues businesses must overcome and how Maveneer delivers strategic solutions to address them.

→ CHALLENGE:

Overcoming Labor Challenges

→ SOLUTIONS:

Automation & Robotics. Reduce labor dependency with AI-driven picking, packing, and sorting systems that improve efficiency and accuracy.

Workforce Training & Upskilling. Invest in training programs to improve worker retention and enhance skill sets for evolving operational needs.

AI-Powered Workforce Optimization. Use predictive analytics to forecast labor needs and optimize shift scheduling, ensuring the right balance of manpower and automation.

→ CHALLENGE:

Enhancing Workers Safety

→ SOLUTIONS:

Ergonomic Equipment & Automation. Introduce automated lifting systems and smart PPE to reduce strain and minimize workplace injuries.

AI-Driven Safety Monitoring. Implement computer vision and IoT sensors to detect hazards and prevent workplace accidents in real-time.

Comprehensive Safety Training Programs. Establish ongoing training to reinforce safe handling, sanitation, and compliance practices.

→ CHALLENGE:

Contamination and Allergen Management

→ SOLUTIONS:

Strict Sanitation Protocols. Implement automated cleaning systems and regular audits to maintain the highest food safety standards.

Segregated Storage & Handling. Use dedicated storage zones, separate processing lines, and color-coded tools to prevent cross-contamination of allergen-containing products.

Real-Time Quality Control & Tracking. Utilize IoT technology for end-to-end traceability, ensuring full visibility of food ingredients and potential contamination risks.

CLIENT CASE STUDY

AB InBev + MAVENEER

AB InBev’s warehouses in the Dominican Republic struggled with SKU expansion, space constraints, and labor inefficiencies due to their new Marketplace strategy. Their facilities needed to increase storage capacity, improve picking efficiency, and maintain next-day delivery standards—all while working within existing space limitations.
Maveneer implemented a scalable, phased solution, optimizing very narrow aisle storage and “less-than-pallet” forward-pick locations to maximize space and streamline workflows. This approach reduced labor dependency, increased storage density, and ensured service-level efficiency without major capital investment.

Key Results:

  • Higher Storage Density – Expanded SKU capacity without facility expansion.
  • Improved Labor Efficiency – Optimized workflows and reduced manual handling.
  • Scalable Network Strategy – Enabled rollout across multiple locations.
  • Faster Order Fulfillment – Maintained next-day delivery capabilities.

With Maveneer’s strategic design, AB InBev transformed its operations, reduced costs, and positioned itself for future growth in the fast-evolving Marketplace model.

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