Case Study | ShehrozeRashid

A Case study problem: How can we minimize temperature fluctuations in beverages: from factory to consumer?

Future Work

Effective Beverage Temperature Control: Factory to Store

Problem Statement: Mitigate temperature fluctuations in beverages from manufacturing to customer delivery.

Standard Practices and Employee Training:

Implement training programs and learning modules on operational monitoring and safety to minimize product loss and write-off
Introduce recycling of reusable products and equipment.
Regularly update a guidance manual with temperature management techniques.
Ensure role-specific training, focusing on temperature control relevant to each employee's role.
Implement a certification program for training and proficiency in temperature control procedures.

Management and Strategy:

Divide work by skill set, assigning critical roles to management while other employees handle operational tasks.
Use Lean Six Sigma to assign roles based on expertise.
Avoiding intellectual property risks by dividing roles.
Focus on quality, speed, precision, and error reduction of all tasks for maximum efficiency.

Monitoring and Equipment Use:

Integrate Internet and remote sensors for real-time temperature monitoring.
Schedule regular maintenance for temperature control equipment.
Energy-efficient systems to save costs, and paint positive company environmental brand image.

Process Optimization:

Engineering and Innovation:

Explore the cost-benefit of advanced cooling techniques, including phase change materials, especially for high-value products.
Assess the cost-benefit of implementing advanced technology, i.e Advanced cooling methods.
Implement smart packaging that adjusts thermal properties to environmental changes.
Automated feedback control temperature systems with manual control options.

Demand Forecasting:

Develop automated feedback control systems for ordering and manufacturing demands.
Understand storage capabilities and customer preferences to maximize profit, meet demand and minimize costs properly.
Analyze market trends for demand anticipation and temperature control adjustments.

Risk Management:

Establish a comprehensive risk management plan covering equipment failure, staffing issues, computer glitches, power backup, human error mitigation and extreme fluctuation situations i.e: extreme weather scenarios.

Dynamic Inventory Management:

Create a dynamic inventory system adjusting storage conditions based on product quantity, shelf life, and demand.
Evaluate Rate of Return (ROR) of advanced technologies such as phase change materials in packaging for consistent temperature maintenance.
Adopt advanced shipping methods to reduce storage time.
Monitor product sales to optimize storage and temperature needs.
Use forecasting models for managing seasonal demand variations.

Process Controls and Automation:

Utilize computerized monitoring and feedback controls for ideal temperature maintenance.
Adjust surrounding temperatures based on the specific requirements of different beverages.
Balance manual controls with automated systems to minimize human error.