date:Mar 30, 2022
t, some brewers might be tempted to follow AB InBevs example to brew Stella Artois near its US consumers. While localizing production can save on fuel costs, the diseconomies of scale of a smaller location could offset these benefits.
If brewers want to keep brewing centralized, it might be worth considering separation of brewing and bottling activities, notes RaboResearch. It is possible to ship beer in bulk, but the benefits depend on re-routing and location of the alternative bottling facili