Beverage Distribution: Why Your SKU Count is Crushing Productivity

SKU proliferation has made beverage distribution a logistical nightmare. Zac Boehm, Chief Automation Officer at Hy-Tek Intralogistics, breaks down how their innovative automation systems, High-Sync and High-Flow, tackle the challenges of rising product counts and high labor turnover. Learn how optimizing pick paths and simplifying operations can lead to double or even triple pick speeds and a more efficient workforce. Hy-Tek Intralogistics has introduced two automation systems — Hy-Sync and Hy-Flow — designed specifically for beverage distributors struggling to manage exploding SKU counts and chronic labor turnover. The systems aim to shorten pick paths, protect on-time truck departures, and reduce the physical demands on warehouse workers, according to Zac Boehm, Chief Automation Officer at Hy-Tek Intralogistics.