A Food Processing Survey

The 2024 Bottling Industry Report

As bottlers cope with production, workforce, and sustainability challenges, what role is machine health playing?

Most bottling manufacturers are only scratching the surface on production gains and workforce opportunities

To succeed in an intensely competitive environment, bottling manufacturers know they need to make the most AI and IoT in their plants. But while the industry is fairly advanced compared to other verticals, this survey of 171 leading bottlers from across the globe shows that very few are aware of or taking full advantage of the capabilities available to them. 

Download the report to understand:

  • Why many are overestimating their levels of OEE
  • How some are aligning sustainability goals with business goals
  • Ways machine data can drive better operational decisions
  • What’s driving increases in AI investment 

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A closer look at bottler’s top challenges uncovers a critical issue for the industry

A cumulative view of top challenges shows sustainability and competition locking up first and second place, with workforce in third. But when you isolate the data around the top challenge, both workforce issues — recruiting/training and retention/upskilling — rise to the top, revealing what’s most concerning for bottling decision makers.