The Top 8 Supply Chain Challenges Bottling and Perishables Companies Face — and How to Solve Them

Jun 18, 2025 6:44:34 AM . Lisa Solazzo

In my many years at Webalo as Manager of Customer Success and Implementation, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with a wide range of industrial companies — from discrete manufacturers and CPG giants to food processors and chemical producers. Each has its own unique challenges, but what they all have in common is a drive to modernize operations, empower their frontline teams, and improve visibility across the enterprise.

Among these, bottling and perishables manufacturers face particularly intense pressure. Short shelf lives, high throughput expectations, strict safety requirements, and constant demand fluctuations make their supply chains especially complex. In this blog, I’ll share the top eight supply chain challenges we see time and again in this space — and the strategies leading manufacturers are using to overcome them.

Unlocking the Next Era of Operational Intelligence: Why Workforce Data is the Missing Link

May 6, 2025 8:06:08 AM . Julia Walsh

Industrial organizations have invested heavily in automation, analytics, and digital transformation. Yet one of the most critical data streams—the actions and decisions of frontline workers—has remained largely invisible. That changes today.

The Future of Digital Transformation in Industrial Operations: Integrating AI, Predictive Analytics, and Workforce Empowerment

Apr 22, 2025 7:24:41 AM . Lisa Solazzo

In an era where industries must adapt or fall behind, digital transformation is no longer optional—it’s essential. Confronted with persistent inefficiencies, costly downtime, and unpredictable supply chain disruptions, organizations must harness AI, predictive analytics, and workforce empowerment to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.