At Copper Peak Logistics, our strength comes not just from the work we do, but from the people who show up every day committed to excellence. This Women’s History Month, we are proud to recognize four women whose leadership has helped shape Copper Peak into the company it is today: Stacey Heuer, Merilee Anderson, Katiria “Kay” Rodriguez, and Heidi Grooms. Together, these four leaders represent 64 years of dedication working for the Lane Family. Their collective experience, leadership styles, and commitment to meaningful relationships have been instrumental in building the culture, standards, and reputation that define Copper Peak. While each of them leads in different areas of the organization, they share a common belief: great logistics isn’t just about moving product. It’s about people, partnerships, and the responsibility of representing our winery partners with care and precision. Leadership Rooted in Experience and Passion Each of these women brings

Warehouses and distribution centers are managing more SKUs than ever before. While a broader product mix can help meet customer demand, it also introduces significant challenges around warehouse storage, picking efficiency, and safety. Below, we break down the most common problems warehouses face as SKUs increase, as well as proven solutions to improve productivity and order accuracy. What Challenges Do Increasing SKUs Pose for Warehouse Operations? As product lines expand, warehouse managers must handle inventory management at an entirely new scale. The three most common order picking challenges include: 1. Storage Challenges Limited Storage Space: As SKUs multiply, existing shelving often reaches capacity. Mixed Inventory Issues: Combining multiple SKUs in the same bin or shelf slot slows down picking and leads to more mistakes. Shift Away from Bulk Orders: With full-pallet picking becoming less common, small-batch and single-item picking require even more organized s

Forklift safety isn’t about adding one more alarm. It’s about making the job safer, smarter, and more responsive. That’s where Yale Reliant comes in. As one of the most trusted names in material handling, Yale has developed a suite of innovative operator assistance technologies designed to reduce risks and reinforce forklift best practices. Their award-winning Yale Reliant system is no longer just a promise; it’s a proven tool. With over 24 million hours of real-world runtime, the technology is helping warehouses move confidently toward safer, smarter operations. With over 6,000 Yale trucks already deployed with Reliant and 59 models available with the technology, Yale Reliant is a mature, scalable solution ready to make a difference today—not in five years. It’s already delivered over 24 million hours of performance in the field since 2021. By combining ADS, Object Detection, and Proximity Detection, Reliant provides your warehouse safety through:

Bouchard Cooperages is very proud to represent Tonnellerie Damy, based in Meursault, one of the most prestigious cooperages in Burgundy. Tonnellerie Damy, and its French Sales Manager Étienne Martin, work exclusively with their neighbor and client Domaine Élodie Roy in Maranges. This important producer uses Damy barrels exclusively for its production of chardonnay, aligoté and pinot noir. For those interested, the same Damy barrels Élodie Roy uses for the production of these wines are currently available from stock inventory in California, Oregon, Washington, Virginia and Ontario. Tonnellerie Damy - Meursault, France Tonnellerie Damy was founded in 1946 and is managed by third generation Jérôme Damy who overseas the production of 18,000 barrels per year. The cooperage represents a state of the art facility located in Meursault, Burgundy. The majority of Damy's barrels are made from single origin French Oak, sourced from the most

In today’s wine industry, running lean has become the norm. Wineries are navigating tighter margins, shifting consumer demand, and limited resources all while trying to maintain the exceptional service their customers expect. In a market where every shipment counts, having the right fulfillment partner is not just a convenience, it’s a necessity. At WineDirect Fulfillment, we understand the pressure to do more with less. That’s why we’ve built our operations and tools to support your business through every challenge, helping you protect your brand, deliver a top-tier customer experience, and keep things running smoothly. Choosing the Right Partner  When you're operating with a smaller team and fewer resources, there’s no room for error. Delays in shipping, inventory mishaps, or damaged wine can quickly erode customer trust and impact your brand’s reputation. And with limited time to chase down support or resolve issues, wineries need a par

In warehouses where people and machines operate in close quarters, pedestrian safety is a critical concern. At the recent PMH Forklift Safety event in Seattle, attendees witnessed firsthand how technology is stepping up to protect workers. One standout innovation was the Hyster Pedestrian Awareness Camera System, presented by TJ Ryals of Speedshield Technologies. This wireless forklift system represents a major leap forward in accident prevention with its smarter, more human-aware approach to pedestrian detection. Designed to retrofit easily into existing fleets and requiring only very limited training, the system is positioned to redefine warehouse safety standards throughout the industry. Beyond Object Detection: Smarter Vision for Safer Operations While previous safety systems have focused on detecting all nearby objects, the Pedestrian Awareness Camera System goes further. It’s purpose-built to recognize pedestrians specifically, ignoring inanimate obstacles to minimize

Cleaning tanks, pipelines, and stainless-steel equipment is a non-negotiable part of winery operations. But in regions with hard water or elevated silica levels, those routine cleaning tasks can become much more complicated. Over time, minerals build up, cleaning agents lose their effectiveness, and cellar crews are forced to work harder to get the same results. Recognizing this challenge, ATPGroup has launched Causticlean CV, a food-grade alkaline cleaner developed specifically for wineries and other beverage facilities that operate in areas with hard or mineral-rich water. The product is designed to perform well in challenging water conditions with high levels of scale and in environments with heavy silica. This makes it particularly useful for wineries in water-stressed regions where quality and consistency are critical. Causticlean CV is a low‑foaming circulation cleaner intended for CIP applications, as well as manual or spray application on stainless steel surfaces

Future-Proofing Winery Supply Chains in a Volatile Market Today’s wineries are collaborating with industry experts, reevaluating their marketing messages to grow a younger customer base and seeking innovative ways to cut costs as they contend with a challenging economy. Many are leveraging relationships with trusted business partners to help them adapt to changing consumer purchasing preferences, limit the impact of rising costs, and ensure consistent inventory amid tariffs and other disruptions, whether Section 301, anti-dumping, countervailing or the recent reciprocal tariffs. Berlin Packaging is the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, with extensive wine industry expertise and a suite of services to help their customers succeed in this ever-changing market. They partner with wineries and distributors of all sizes to deliver high-quality wine packaging solutions on time and within budget, despite ongoing challenges. “People in the winery business are

We asked Gemini and the AI answer was spot on. If you are anything like us, no doubt you’ve started to explore the various LLMs (Large Language Models) available to the public – Google’s Gemini, ChaptGPT, Perplexity, and others are changing the way people find and discover just about anything. And this is only the beginning. Some are saying that by 2028, 75% of all online revenue will be driven by LLM’s vs. search engines and Google reports that 1.5 billion users now regularly use AI Overviews. If you aren’t thinking about the strategy to maximize how your brands show up in LLMs, now is the time to start. We are in the same boat. Our engineering team has been working on AI solutions for a while now, with LLM top of mind. Because integrating it into the LibDib platform will put Makers in the drivers seat, enabling them to stay top of mind with Buyers and Consumers as the future of search value rapidly changes before our eyes. So, we recently decid