Beyond the Bottle
Optimizing fresh food distribution
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Beyond the Bottle
Britvic , a UK-based soft drinks company with operations in Brazil , France , and Ireland , has responded to consumers ’ desire for more healthy alternatives and growing concerns about single-use container waste . The company has created a flavored water dispenser called the Aqua Libra Flavour Tap . The device carries the Aqua Libra name and aims to offer thirsty consumers zero-waste access to the beverage of their choice .
The tap gives users the option of chilled still , sparkling , or lightly flavored water with no sugar or artificial flavorings . “ The Aqua Libra Flavour Tap is a response to multiple factors ,” says Scott MacKenzie , Director of Beyond the Bottle platforms at Britvic .
Green Custard worked with Britvic to develop the software on Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) to power the device and to
give it connectivity using AWS IoT Core , which allows users to easily and securely connect devices to the cloud .
Optimizing fresh food distribution
Cimcorp , a pioneer of intralogistics automation , specializing in fresh food handling and tire-handling solutions , has partnered with REWE Group , one of Germany ’ s leading food retail companies , to automate the fulfillment of fresh produce at REWE ’ s logistics center located in Oranienburg . With Cimcorp ’ s solution and expertise , REWE can ensure on-time-in-full deliveries to its markets , overcome labor shortages , improve workplace safety , and support sustainable supply chain operations .
“ Fruit and vegetables are an extremely important commodity group for REWE customers , but characterized by heavy physical labor in the warehouses , which makes it difficult to recruit personnel ,” says
Lars Sibel , Director SCM and Logistics at Rewe Markt GmbH . “ Cimcorp offers a unique solution to automate fruit and vegetable picking and alleviate physical labor for warehouse workers , thereby ensuring the reliable delivery of fruit and vegetables to stores now and in the future .”
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