Beer Gets Better Through the IoT
Del Papa Distributing, a family-owned beer distribution company that delivers more than 10 million cases of beer annually from 30 suppliers, is embracing the so-called Internet of Everything (IoE) to simplify operations and create a more streamlined system for deliveries at their new 27-acre headquarters in Texas.
Like many companies, Del Papa's old facility had separate networks for voice, data, video and physical security. Having multiple networks created additional expenses for the company and got in the way of driving innovation—e.g., Wi-Fi performance in the warehouse area wasn't reliable enough for the voice-activated order-picking system.
To address these challenges, Del Papa utilized new IoE solutions, including Cisco Connected Factory to digitally transform customer experience, collaboration and security. This solution enabled the retail distributor to address multiple needs to drive their innovation strategy and improve efficiencies.
The implementation included a highly secure Cisco IP platform connecting video surveillance cameras, physical access controls for gates and doors, wired and wireless IP phones, Cisco TelePresence systems for in-person collaboration across offices, digital signage for employee communications and temperature sensors in the warehouse and keg vaults. Cisco partner Zones led the implementation, designed to help connect new systems that Del Papa adds in the future.
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Like many companies, Del Papa's old facility had separate networks for voice, data, video and physical security. Having multiple networks created additional expenses for the company and got in the way of driving innovation—e.g., Wi-Fi performance in the warehouse area wasn't reliable enough for the voice-activated order-picking system.
To address these challenges, Del Papa utilized new IoE solutions, including Cisco Connected Factory to digitally transform customer experience, collaboration and security. This solution enabled the retail distributor to address multiple needs to drive their innovation strategy and improve efficiencies.
The implementation included a highly secure Cisco IP platform connecting video surveillance cameras, physical access controls for gates and doors, wired and wireless IP phones, Cisco TelePresence systems for in-person collaboration across offices, digital signage for employee communications and temperature sensors in the warehouse and keg vaults. Cisco partner Zones led the implementation, designed to help connect new systems that Del Papa adds in the future.
Continue reading the article here.