Drones in Beverage Logistics: Driving Efficiency, Safety and Innovation

Warehouse and Yard Operations through aerial intelligence

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC) are seeking drone-based logistics solutions that automate inventory, yard management, safety/quality control, and short-distance deliveries, while ensuring seamless integration with WMS/ERP systems, strong safety standards, and clear efficiency gains.

Application Deadline
December 19th, 2025
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Summary

Background

As one of the worlds largest beverage producers and distributors, we operate in a highly complex logistics networks, with automated warehouses, large distribution centers, and extensive truck yard operations. Cost efficiency, safety, and sustainability are critical to our success.  

Drones present an opportunity to introduce automation and data driven insights into areas that are still highly manual. By exploring this technology, we aim to reduce cost, improve operational reliability and strengthen our position as an industry innovator.

Challenge

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC) are looking for drone-based solutions that can support or replace manual activities within logistics operations.

Areas of interest include:

  • Automated warehouse inventory with drone assistance
  • Yard management
  • Safety and quality control
  • Future applications for short-distance deliveries

The ideal solution should:

  • Integrate seamlessly with existing WMS/ERP systems
  • Incorporate robust safety concepts
  • Deliver measurable efficiency improvements

What's in it for you?

Selected innovators will have the opportunity to: 

  • Co-develop Pilot projects in real world beverage logistics environment 
  • Gain access to large scale logistics network with potential for regional or global roll-out 
  • Collaborate with our logistics, logistics technology and automation teams on scaling the solution 
  • Leverage a strong industry brand to showcase their technology on one of the most competitive FMCG sectors