Beverage Distribution

July 2020 Beverage Industry Survey

Understanding today’s new challenges in beverage distribution

With the spike in demand for beverage products and greater use of materials handling equipment, how do you also manage challenges like WORKER SAFETY and WORK FORCE SHORTAGES?

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Top Findings

47% of beverage distributors find lack of skilled workers to be their biggest challenge

Source: JULY 2020 BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SURVEY by Vertic Inc.

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Shortage of skilled labor

Rental fleet availability

High cost to operate/maintain fleet

Availability/lead time of new trucks

Throughput of current fleet

Fleet utilization or too many trucks

Do you have what it takes?

While there have been many challenges the beverage distribution industry has had to overcome lately, finding and retaining qualified labor was identified as being the greatest challenge. Now is the time to turn your greatest CHALLENGES into OPPORTUNITIES - take control with the right solutions.

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Yale^®MPE060-080VH and MPE060G

We’ve changed the game with the Yale^® end rider

Increase sanitization initiatives with IMPENETRABLE MATERIALS such as our closed cell rubber and engineered composites. They do not trap bacteria or foreign agents that could cause contamination, reduce vapor transmission making touch points less likely to absorb water or bacteria, and allow for thorough surface sanitization of equipment through non-porous cells.
LOWER COST OF OWNERSHIP with reduced service times and increased service intervals, this truck can be serviced faster and as much as 50% less often, meaning less time out of service and more time moving product.
SMART SHIFT is a software bundle that allows an operator to better use the truck to help improve efficiency and increase productivity – all driven off of the shift button, just like on your keyboard – it’s a shortcut to increased functionality to help you get more out of every shift.
PRECISION PICK allows you to precisely place the truck where you want it, controlling the speed and coast functions, in both directions, with the simple press of a button.
LED PLATFORM LIGHTS help provide operator awareness in low light or congested areas and offer in-trailer illumination, help pedestrian awareness, help reduce product damage and can increase the bottom line.
The OPERATOR PLATFORM promotes postural relief and reduced fatigue. The optional extended platform offers over 30% more usable foot space than leading competitors. You can also opt for an Ultra cushion that provides 30% less shock and vibration to improve operator comfort. Regardless of the platform size or cushioning select, the Yale® end rider provides steady footing while accommodating up to a size 13 shoe.

Yale^® MPB045VG

From mom-and-pop to big box, the Yale^® walkie with retail delivery package delivers

The industry exclusive, patented design of the DSD HANDLE allows the operator full command (at creep speed) of the truck’s functionality in upright position placing the operator closer to the truck for increased visibility and maneuverability.
DELIVERY MOVEABLE LOAD BACKREST allows operators to handle loads of multiple shapes and sizes with a single fork configuration.
The single 2" seat belt style ratcheting and locking LOAD RETENTION STRAP helps give the operator confidence that the load is secure.
MID-MOUNT STEER HANDLE and CREEP SPEED functionality position the operator closer to the truck for increased visibility and maneuverability.
The ADVANCED PERFORMANCE POWER SYSTEM^™ is the first commercially available, factory-installed, UL recognized LITHIUM-ION battery in the lift truck industry.
For LIFT-GATE OPERATION, the DSD handle is designed with one hand throttle activation to allow the operator to stay securely positioned beside the truck with complete visibility of the end of the lift gate.

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Yale^® ERC045-070VG

Reduce operational costs and enhance comfort

The OPEN FLOOR PLATE DESIGN maximizes the available space for the driver’s feet, providing up to 20% more usable floor space. Power-assist braking reduces brake pedal effort. Placement and angles of accelerator and brake pedal provide maximum operator comfort. The extra-thick floor mat absorbs shock and helps reduce operator fatigue.
The CONTINUOUS STABILITY SYSTEM (CSS^™) enhances truck stability in a simple, maintenance-free design, without compromising travel across uneven surfaces.
LOW MAINENANCE COSTS and easy to service due to the highly efficient AC traction and hydraulic motors. The ERC-VG provides outstanding productivity and productivity cost savings. The industrial grade critical components provide outstanding productive value and economic life – attributing to increased uptime, advanced performance levels in demanding applications, and minimizing costs to operate.
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY and decrease handling costs as much as 50% with the ability to handle two loads at one time with the single double pallet handler attachment.