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.

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.

Manufacturing, logistics, and industrial operations are the backbone of the global economy, yet inefficiencies in production, supply chain management, and workforce coordination drain literally trillions of dollars from businesses annually. High-volume industries—such as paper mills, bottling plants, perishable goods manufacturing, mining, automotive, and pharmaceuticals—face persistent challenges in managing downtime, optimizing supply chains, and maintaining operational efficiency.

The Staggering Cost of Inefficiency in Enterprise Operations

Workplace inefficiencies contribute to massive financial losses across industries: