KANE has experience in beverage warehousing and logistics requirements:
- Temperature-controlled storage in FDA-compliant facilities
- Bonded warehouse services
- Careful monitoring of inventory for “sell by” dates
- Proactive management of aging reports
- Contract Packaging -- beverage variety packs
Alcoholic beverage warehousing and logistics
KANE’s beverage sector experience extends to storage and distribution of alcohol, which is closely regulated by the U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco, Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)
- Careful record keeping in anticipation of TTB audits
- Management of required permits for storing and transporting alcohol – bonded warehouse
- Management of tax payments, which can be different by state. We can file tax returns and make tax payments for customers.
- Strong security control, including fenced areas and closed circuit monitoring
Case Studies
Consolidation with single logistics partner helps wine maker reduce costs, product damage.
A global wine producer was experiencing excessive product handling and high damage rates due to its use of multiple partners for warehousing, packaging and transportation. In 2003, the manufacturer integrated these services with KANE for East Region distribution from a 350,000-square-foot, bonded distribution center in Pennsylvania. KANE now manages all distribution services, as well as required tax payments in each state in the distribution area. The integrated solution helped to reduce transportation costs and damage rates. KANE’s facility is consistently ranked among the top distribution centers in the company’s extensive DC network.
Pennsylvania liquor control board partners with KANE for store-direct delivery
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is one of the country’s largest distributors of wines and spirits. The PLCB sought a distribution partner that could offer an integrated, closed-loop solution for warehousing and direct-to-store delivery. KANE was awarded the contract for Northeast Pennsylvania in 1990. Based on a history of service excellence, KANE continues to serve PLCB today from 250,000 square feet of temperature-controlled distribution center space in Scranton, PA. Year after year, KANE’s operation provides the state with benchmark results on on-time shipments, top shelf inventory accuracy, and reduced damage. KANE’s performance makes it the best distribution center in the PLCB’s network.
Need beverage warehousing and logistics services?
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