How can food and beverage producers and distributors remain competitive and retain business at a time when companies across a range of sectors are facing this challenge?
Streamlining everyday working processes is key. A simple yet effective method to help food and beverage companies stay one step ahead is by maximising the use of their current assets and thereby improving productivity and profitability.
To improve organisation and maximise available space, for example, food and beverage producers should look to implement more effective storage solutions for their production and warehouse areas.
Better use of space in these areas can effectively help realise better stock management and support just-in-time inventory strategies, enabling staff to more easily recognise stock depletion and expiration – saving on warehouse space and costs.
Effective storage can also enhance working practices by freeing space around equipment and in production areas, ensuring ease of access and improved HSE.
Simple, practical improvements to production and storage processes will therefore reap long-term benefits and help companies to remain competitive during the slowdown.
Adrian Byrne is general manager of Lista’s UK & Ireland operations. Lista is a manufacturer of premium drawer systems and workspace equipment.
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