In the craft beer industry, the right logistics and material management strategy can make a world of difference. As breweries grow, managing storage for essential materials like empty cans, cartons, and packaging becomes increasingly complex. For many, outsourcing these warehousing needs to a specialized partner like Elite Sourcing & Logistics is the key to balancing costs with operational efficiency.
Here’s how outsourcing materials storage and logistics can help breweries scale while staying focused on their craft.
The Challenge: Storage and Logistics for Brewery Materials
Breweries rely on a variety of materials to keep their operations running smoothly—empty cans, cartons, packaging, and promotional displays. Storing these materials in-house often competes with the space needed for brewing equipment, creating bottlenecks and inefficiencies. As production scales, so do the challenges of managing inventory and ensuring timely access to materials.
For breweries with limited space, managing storage internally can lead to increased costs, operational delays, and risks of mismanagement. That’s where outsourcing to Elite Sourcing & Logistics makes a tangible difference.
Elite’s Solution: Specialized Warehousing and Kitting Services
Elite Sourcing & Logistics specializes in warehousing materials for breweries, providing secure storage and precise inventory management for items like empty cans and packaging materials. Here’s what sets Elite apart:
• Efficient Storage and Handling: Elite ensures materials are received, depalletized, and stored efficiently to maximize space and accessibility.
• Custom Kitting and Assembly: Beyond storage, Elite provides kitting and co-packing services, assembling promotional displays, and bundling materials for bulk distribution.
• Coordination with Client Transportation: While Elite doesn’t arrange transportation for inbound or outbound shipments, they work seamlessly with client-selected carriers, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
The Benefits of Outsourcing Material Warehousing
By outsourcing to Elite, breweries can unlock several operational advantages:
1. Space Optimization
Free up valuable brewery space for equipment and production by outsourcing the storage of materials to Elite’s secure facilities.
2. Scalability
As your brewery grows, Elite provides the flexibility to scale your warehousing needs without investing in costly infrastructure.
3. Improved Focus on Brewing
Let Elite handle inventory management and material logistics so your team can concentrate on brewing exceptional beer and expanding your brand.
4. Cost Efficiency
Avoid the overhead costs of maintaining in-house storage facilities and staff. Elite’s services help reduce costs by providing a pay-as-you-scale model.
5. Reliable Inventory Accuracy
With a 99.98% inventory tracking accuracy rate, Elite ensures you always have the materials you need when you need them, reducing waste and delays.
Why Elite?
Elite Sourcing & Logistics is more than a warehousing provider—they’re a trusted partner to breweries. With a dedicated full-time staff, Elite emphasizes collaboration and offers forward-thinking solutions that help clients reduce costs and improve efficiency. Their hands-on approach to inventory management ensures that breweries receive reliable, personalized service tailored to their unique needs.
Unlike traditional logistics companies, Elite focuses on materials, not finished products. They manage the storage, kitting, and shipping of materials to e-commerce warehouses like Amazon or physical retailers. By taking the burden of logistics off breweries, Elite enables them to focus on scaling their business without logistical bottlenecks.
The ROI of Outsourcing
For breweries looking to streamline operations and scale effectively, outsourcing material warehousing and kitting to Elite Sourcing & Logistics is a smart investment. By optimizing storage, reducing costs, and freeing up resources, Elite allows breweries to concentrate on what they do best—brewing exceptional beer.
Ready to optimize your brewery’s operations? Contact Elite Sourcing & Logistics today to learn how our specialized warehousing and kitting services can help your business thrive.