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1.3 Process Flow Design: Bottleneck & Changeover Logic

In a continuous beverage system, the filling and capping line is the bottleneck, and any slowdown in filling speed negatively impacts profitability. To mitigate operational risks such as extended cleaning cycles and flavor contamination, production should be scheduled in dedicated time blocks with reduced SKU changes to maintain filling line stability. This approach emphasizes a trade-off between flexibility and operational efficiency.

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1.3 Process Flow Design: Bottleneck & Changeover Logic

In a continuous beverage system, the filling and capping line is the bottleneck, and any slowdown in filling speed negatively impacts profitability. To mitigate operational risks such as extended cleaning cycles and flavor contamination, production should be scheduled in dedicated time blocks with reduced SKU changes to maintain filling line stability. This approach emphasizes a trade-off between flexibility and operational efficiency.

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3 Process Flow Design: Bottleneck & Changeover Logic


In a continuous beverage system, the bottleneck is typically the filling and capping line, not
syrup preparation. Any decision that slows filling speed materially damages system
profitability.
Thus, botanical complexity must be absorbed upstream.
The critical operational risk lies in:
 Extended cleaning cycles (CIP) between SKUs
 Flavour contamination
 Throughput interruption
The managerial response is not to increase flexibility, but to cluster production windows:
 Schedule botanical production in dedicated time blocks.
 Reduce SKU oscillation frequency.
 Protect filling line stability.
This reflects a clear trade-off:

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