Future Forward Solutions for Beer Distribution
Companies today are continually looking for ways to improve their business for the future. Beer distribution is no different. In an effort to stay competitive and compete for drivers, routes, brands, and distributors are looking for innovative solutions to help them move forward. With over 30 years of partnerships with major breweries and distributors, we understand the challenges you face. That's why we're proud to offer a fully integrated ecosystem of innovative, one-of-a-kind solutions designed specifically for the beer industry. From AI-powered warehouse technology to smart-enabled material handling delivery equipment and innovative pallet solutions, we are committed to boosting productivity, enhancing supply chain visibility, and prioritizing employee retention and growth.
Solving Beer Supply Chain Challenges with Proven Solutions
Understanding the unique challenges beer logistics face takes experience. As a leader in supply chain optimization for over 100 years, we know how to tackle changing needs like warehouse automation, driver recruitment, real-time data analytics, and transportation goals. From AI-powered warehouse technology to smart-enabled material handling delivery equipment and innovative pallet solutions, our products enable our beer and beverage partners to move more, move faster, and move safer.
Our Approach
Our consultative approach finds the right solution for you, starting with an onsite assessment to understand your specific challenges and recommend a solution that can quickly and efficiently create the most value for your operations. We follow up with go-live training and check-ins to ensure your teams are equipped to adopt the needed change management. We are with you the whole way.
Key Benefits
Safety & Efficiency
Our solutions are specifically designed with the beer industry in mind, created with features to improve driver safety, recruitment, and retention.
Improve Visibility
With our AI-enabled technology, beer supply chain management can have complete clarity into operations, route distribution, and efficiency.
Customer Satisfaction
Fewer errors and eliminating the need for hot shot deliveries improve the overall customer experience with a quicker check-in process and congestion in the store.
Vision® Object Recognition (VOR)
VOR is an AI-powered platform leveraging advanced machine learning to increase efficacies and enhance transparency. Starting in the warehouse, VOR provides a comprehensive view of each shipment’s progress from start to finish.
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A smart-enabled pallet wrapper verifies each SKU with AI-driven accuracy, eliminating manual audits and mis-picks, reducing restocking, and enhancing sustainability while freeing up resources.
Duo Lift with Delivery IoT
The Duo Lift is a groundbreaking delivery solution that allows delivery drivers to do more. The only powered lift with expanding and retracting fork tines, it can move goods quickly and efficiently from the truck directly into the cooler, eliminating the need for down stacking and making the driver's jobs easier and faster.
Now the Duo can do more. With the power of an on-board computer and a subscription to Delivery IoT, distributors can unlock real-time monitoring, enable asset tracking during deliveries or pickups, and provide detailed analytics for route-by-route and store-by-store delivery efficiency.
- Compares store-to-store deliveries
- Real-time, inactivity, and historical route analysis
- Integrated real-time metrics for cases per hour
- Manages RFID-enabled assets
- Industry-first powered lift with adjustable tine (fork) span system
- Expands and retracts for small and large format stores
Duo Merchandiser
Made to work seamlessly with the Duo Lift, this small yet powerful mechanical sled allows drivers to quickly unload and check-in, enabling a "drop-and-go" method, maximizing productivity, minimizing downtime, and ensuring that deliveries are consistently on time.
- Ratcheting lift mechanism reduces input force and promotes ergonomic lifting of heavy loads
- Corrosion-resistant aluminum frame
- Replaceable wear components
- Provides maximum maneuverability in tight spaces
- Compact for easy transportation and storage
- Fits multiple pallet types and raw cases
Returnable Transport Packaging
We offer a full selection of beer pallets, including our Duo pallet and new Keg Delivery system designed to work with our Duo Lift, as well as our full-size and standard beer pallets. We are committed to providing the highest quality, sustainably made injection-molded plastic pallets for all the needs of the beer industry.
QTEK Pallet Solutions
Our QTEK Design brand, from the Pallet Dispenser to the Bomber, provides the beer industry with the safest, easiest, and most flexible tools for separating, stacking, and combining layers of products while maximizing space in your warehouse.
QTEK Pallet Dispenser
Reduces pallet retrieval pick time by 50% and increases employee morale
QTEK Pallet Exchanger
Quick setup and operator training with a strong ROI in less than 12 months
QTEK Pallet Tower
Improves warehouse safety by eliminating manual handling and reducing injuries
QTEK Nestable Pallet Dispenser
Optimizes floor space with a compact footprint
QTEK Bomber
Lowers product damage by 33%, ensuring goods remain intact
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