--- title: Industrial Arts Brewing Leverages Strategic Location and Total Landed Cost Savings to Optimize Their Supply Chain description: Learn how Industrial Arts Brewing optimized their aluminum can supply by leveraging proximity to Ball Corporation’s Saratoga Springs plant. Through a partnership with Cask, they achieved quality assurance, flexible MOQs, and total landed cost savings to streamline their supply chain and fuel growth. image: https://case-studies.cask.com/hubfs/Industrial%20Arts%20Cans.png --- ![Industrial Arts Logo](https://case-studies.cask.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Images/Industrial%20Arts%20Logo.png?width=117&height=62&name=Industrial%20Arts%20Logo.png) # Industrial Arts Brewing Leverages Strategic Location and Total Landed Cost Savings to Optimize Their Supply Chain ![Industrial Arts Brewery](https://case-studies.cask.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Images/Industrial%20Arts%20Brewery.png?width=1144&height=706&name=Industrial%20Arts%20Brewery.png) Industry Brewery Challenge Industrial Arts struggled to maintain consistent quality and flexibility in their supply chain, facing concerns with overseas-sourced lids and shifting MOQs that hindered their growth. Results Leveraging proximity to Ball Corp’s Saratoga Springs plant, Industrial Arts implemented a tailored can supply strategy focused on quality, flexible MOQs, proactive communication, and strategic forecasting to streamline operations and support their growth. Products Can Supply [ www.industrialartsbrewing.com/ ](https://www.industrialartsbrewing.com/) 4.2M Cans Delivered 1 Truck MOQs 130 Miles from Plant 9 Product SKUs ## Our Account Manager at Cask gives us a live 360-degree view of our orders. We communicate openly to get ahead of challenges, and Cask is relentless about finding solutions that work for us. ![](https://46150564.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/46150564/Marketing%20Images/Mike%20McManus%20Industrial%20Arts.png) Mike McManus Director of Brewery Operations @ Industrial Arts Brewing Co. ![Industrial Arts Cans](https://case-studies.cask.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Images/Industrial%20Arts%20Cans.png?width=1142&height=761&name=Industrial%20Arts%20Cans.png) ## About Industrial Arts Brewing Co. Industrial Arts has been at the forefront of innovation, becoming one of the early adopters of cans in New York State. Known for their commitment to brewing excellence, they’ve earned a reputation as a craft beer staple in the Northeast. From their signature core beers to exciting new ventures like Non-Alcoholic Beers, [Safety Glasses](https://www.industrialartsbrewing.com/safety-glasses), and the Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid beverage [Hybrid Tonic](https://probrewer.com/production/ingredients/other-ingredients/7-9-the-imergence-of-hemp-derived-cannabinoid-beverages/), Industrial Arts continues to push boundaries, and redefine what is possible in the craft brewing space. ## The Challenge Industrial Arts had been working with a nearby can supplier to reduce freight costs and lower their total landed cost. However, maintaining consistent quality and accessing flexible terms became increasingly challenging. - **Quality Concerns **can and lid ends sourced from multiple suppliers, including overseas, raised doubts about seam integrity and product reliability. - **Inflexible Terms** shifting MOQs created uncertainty, complicating inventory management and production planning. Industrial Arts needed a partner who could deliver high-quality products at a competitive price while offering: - A tailored approach to meet their unique needs. - Proactive communication to quickly address challenges. - Strategic forecasting to stay ahead of growth. ## The Solution Partnering with Cask allowed Industrial Arts to overcome these challenges through a customized can supply strategy leveraging key advantages: **Proximity to Ball Manufacturing Plants **With access to Ball Corporation’s Saratoga Springs, NY plant—one of 17 locations across the US—Industrial Arts benefited from reliable, high-quality materials, streamlined logistics, and reduced transit times. ![Industrial Arts Freight Graphic](https://case-studies.cask.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Images/Industrial%20Arts%20Freight%20Graphic.png?width=729&height=357&name=Industrial%20Arts%20Freight%20Graphic.png) **Focus on Quality and Total Landed Cost **Exclusively sourcing from Ball Corp ensured consistent quality and seam integrity. Flexible MOQs and blended truckloads optimized inventory levels, improves cash flow, and minimized costs. **Collaborative Vendor Partnership **Cask’s dedicated account management provides 360-degree visibility into orders, from artwork approvals to shipping updates. This transparency enables Industrial Arts to adapt quickly and plan effectively. **Strategic Forecasting and Growth Enablement **Industrial Arts works closely with Cask to forecast production needs, maintain supply chain stability, and support their expansion into new product lines.   ## The Results Industrial Arts transformed their can supply chain into a strategic advantage by combining their proximity to their Ball Plant with Cask’s tailored service: - **Streamlined Operations **reduced inventory costs and improved cash flow through flexible MOQs and blended shipments. - **Enhanced Quality Assurance **high-quality materials ensured product reliability and maintained brand excellence. - **Efficient Planning** proactive forecasting and transparent communication freed up time to focus on growth. ## Ready to explore can supply? ![Connect With Cask](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46150564/interactive-207910101009.png) ## Related case studies [![](https://case-studies.cask.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RedWillow%20Brewery%20Cans.webp?width=1080&height=1080&name=RedWillow%20Brewery%20Cans.webp) Brewery ### RedWillow Navigated Retail Growth With Low Brite Can MOQs And Credit Terms That Scaled With Them ](https://case-studies.cask.com/customer-stories/redwillow-low-brite-can-moqs-and-credit-terms?hsLang=en) [![](https://case-studies.cask.com/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Shop%20Beer%20Co%20Candids%20006.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&name=The%20Shop%20Beer%20Co%20Candids%20006.jpg) Brewery ### The Shop Leverages Supplier Relationships as a Strategic Advisor for Growth ](https://case-studies.cask.com/customer-stories/the-shop-taps-into-can-supply-relationships-as-a-growth-lever?hsLang=en) [![](https://case-studies.cask.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Images/Cold%20Ones%20GP%20Brew.jpg?width=640&height=640&name=Cold%20Ones%20GP%20Brew.jpg) Brewery ### GP Brewing Uses Forecasting to Confidently Manage Can Inventory Through Growth ](https://case-studies.cask.com/customer-stories/gp-brewing-uses-forecasting-to-confidently-manage-can-inventory-through-growth?hsLang=en)