Locating and securing reliable sources, at a competitive price, for all material and supplies needed, is a prerequisite to a profitable business. Implementing effective processes to procure and manage the day-to-day acquisitions enables efficient operations.

Materials sourcing & procurement

· Understand materials requirements and develop materials specifications.

· Source and engage brewing raw materials and packaging materials suppliers Obtain budget pricing and then supplier quotes from suppliers.

· Review quotes and negotiate purchase with chosen suppliers for lowest “laid-in” costs possible.

· The appropriate key forecasting, planning and scheduling support.

We have a proven track record for improving cash flow by optimizing procurement and increasing warehouse and transportation efficiencies.

Are your operating margins where they should be? Build an efficient and effective beer supply chain.

Whether starting up a new operation or growing an existing brewery, an efficient and effective supply chain extending from the source of raw materials to the consumer is required.

Increased competition for materials, supplies, distribution and access to consumers will challenge every brewer. The winner will be those with the best beer supply chain practices and execution.

ETOH and Martin Bernard has experienced consultants with the specialized brewery expertise to evaluate and elevate your supply chain performance. Backed by over a decade of industry experience, they work with you to ensure your materials and products move smoothly and efficiently from the field to your consumers

Protect your brand and keep your piece of mind

Risk Management

· Develop processes to identify risks that could interrupt your ability to make and ship beer to your consumers.

· Materials Suppliers – availability, quality, pricing, etc.

· Manufacturing – utilities, quality holds maintenance, etc.

· Distribution – transportation, regulations, on time delivery performance.

· Develop processes to monitor and mitigate risk events.

· Develop contingency plans, with practical options.

Product Recalls

· Develop systems and process to track, locate and quantify suspect product.

· Design plans to withdraw and dispose of unsalable product.

· Media and government communications planning support

Designing the best layout for your processes and inventory flow can significantly reduce your labour costs.

Today increasing competition among breweries means that designing, managing and improving industrial systems have never been more important. To remain competitive, it is imperative to continually develop and implement new and improved manufacturing systems. Equipment selection and configuration, layout, control systems design, and operating policies all need to be aligned to maximize your production efficiency.

Brewery and Warehouse Location Selection

· Select the optimum location for your brewery and warehouse(s).

Brewery and Warehouse Layout and Design

· Design for best inbound materials, in-process and outbound finished goods flow.

Inventory Management

· Materials and finished goods inventory benchmarks against similar businesses.

· Develop potential cost and investment reduction targets.

· Define changes to be made to improve performance.

· Establish timelines for the benefits to be realized.

Developing your network and relationships

Expanding the availability of your beers beyond the tap room or brew pub calls for developing a network of relationships/partnerships to deliver the beer to retailers.

Distribution Strategy Development

As your brewery grows, it becomes vital that breweries systematically evaluate the distribution options available in each targeted geography. We can help you define the best distribution strategy for your brewery today and for the future.

Own Distribution

· Effectively manage, and maximize the utilization of, your own fleet.

· Evaluate and improve routing and delivery efficiencies.

· Enhance customer service and relationships.

Distribution Partnerships

Make the best use of the value and services that the right distribution partner can provide to help you grow your volume.

· Select right distribution partner.

· Distribution contract negotiation services.

· Distribution network design and optimization.

Third Party Transportation

· Sourcing

· Negotiation.

· Effectively manage third party transportation services.

Returns and Reverse Logistics – Kegs, Pallets, and/or Returnable Bottles

Implement processes to track and coordinate flow of reusable materials to the brewery Analyse and improve return rates and efficiencies

SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK MODELLING & ANALYSIS

Powerful network model, analysis and optimization for your complex supply chain

ETOH uses advance tools and methodologies to help regional, national breweries who have complex supply chains models, analyse and develop the most efficient network for their markets:

· Continuous and discrete plant and warehouse location models.

· Linear and mixed integration programming.

· Process simulation.

· Raw materials reception routing and scheduling.

· Multi-echelon inventory analysis.

· Queuing analysis.

· Warehouse layout and design optimization and slotting algorithms.

Geographic information systems for demand and network analysis.