Industry
Beer
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
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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, and the Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid beverage Hybrid Tonic, 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.
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.
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