Temporary Warehousing: The Smart Choice For Beverage Distributors

The beverage industry is set to generate $276.4bn (£223bn) in global revenue in 2025 according to Statista. 

From soft drinks to alcoholic tipples, the beverage industry is fueled by a diverse range of passionate producers who carefully oversee each batch.

However, the unsuitable storage of beverages prior to distribution can result in heavy financial loss, especially if produce does not make it to the end user. 

Additionally, a lack of storage capacity can also severely limit the potential for beverage companies to scale. 

Lauralu is a leading installer of temporary warehouses in the UK and Ireland. One of our key sector specialisms is distribution, including ensuring optimum storage space for beverages. 

Discover how our cost-effective and flexible storage structures can ensure a smooth transition as beverage goods move through the distribution pipeline.

Common Storage Challenges Faced By Beverage Distributors 

Distribution as a whole relies upon a slick operation involving the efficient storage and movement of goods. 

However, storing perishable items such as beverages adds a layer of complexity to distribution. This is due to the need to factor in aspects such as temperature control and efficient inventory management. 

While far from exhaustive, some of the common challenges that can occur due to the unsatisfactory storage of beverages include: 

Poor inventory management – Beverages are often classed as perishable goods. Any stock must also be stored efficiently, which often requires implementing a first-in, first-out (FIFO) system. This is to ensure goods are sold by their use by dates. 

A lack of compliance and quality control – Stringent storage of beverages is often required

to ensure consumer safety and overall customer satisfaction. The quality of the storage environment is integral to meeting any applicable requirements. 

Security vulnerabilities – If the storage facility isn’t secure, stock can be a magnet for thieves. Insurance premiums can also skyrocket as a result. 

Unable to cater to seasonal demand – While some beverages may be popular all year round, there is also some seasonality to factor in. Distributors need to be able to maintain adequate stock levels depending on user demand and overall trends. For example, there is usually a greater demand for alcohol-free beverages during ‘Dry January’. 

Adding to the existing impacts of Brexit and The Windsor Framework – Getting to grips with new rules and regulations can create delays for the wider supply chain. The beverage industry is no exception, and like other sectors is susceptible to financial and reputation loss if orders do not reach customers in a timely manner. Inefficient storage can add yet further delays to the process. 

All of the above risks pose financial as well as reputational damage for beverage distributors. Therefore, maintaining both adequately sized and suitable environmental conditions is an integral success factor for drinks companies. 

How Lauralu Temporary Warehousing Can Help

At Lauralu, we work with businesses involved in the production and distribution of beverages from across the UK and Ireland. 

Our storage distribution experts help combat any specific challenges within the built environment. Specifically, we create temporary buildings that can be used to stock safely and securely, while also adhering to any other requirements. 

Rapid Construction 

Traditional construction can be a costly and slow process. Lauralu temporary warehousing can be built in a matter of weeks, significantly cutting delays in receiving the storage required.

As a result, negative impacts on the overall productivity and profitability of the business can be mitigated. This is further enhanced due to the option to hire or buy a Lauralu temporary warehouse, with finance options also available. 

Thermal Efficiency & Customisable Temperature Control

Beverages are often classed as perishable goods, meaning they require precise temperature settings to maintain their quality. Our temporary warehouses can be built with insulation as well as specific temperature control to safeguard against product spoilage.

Also, due to being constructed from high-quality materials, temporary warehouses are also built to withstand various weather conditions to ensure stock receives year-round protection. Given some of the extreme weather events the UK and Ireland have experienced in recent years, such technology is becoming ever more essential. 

Scalable Building Designs

Lauralu temporary warehouses are modular, which means they can allow for the expansion or reduction of the building size as required. For beverage businesses, this provides endless flexibility to combat supplier and market challenges. 

Likewise, the ability to meet consumer demand based on trends or seasonal events (i.e. during the World Cup, the UK experiences a 13.5% uptake in beer sales). 

Temporary warehouses can also be customised to your exact specifications, including factoring in the nuances of different beverage types in terms of their storage requirements. 

Compliance With Industry Standards

Lauralu’s warehouses are not only built to UK and Ireland building standards, but can also meet any applicable health and safety standards for the storage of beverages. 

Since our temporary warehouses are custom-made, this also saves the hassle and expense of trying to retrofit an existing building. Instead, our team can get your beverage company up and running with the exact building requirements needed to maintain a successful beverage business in no time.