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The supply and distribution systems of are fundamental aspects of the bottling industry. A study was conducted at a bottling company in which these investigators detected productivity problems, communication issues between operators and floor personnel, excessive use of external freight, and a lack of a well-established system to control the distribution system. The objective of this project was to improve the efficiency of the company's fleet by optimizing the flow of the transportation system. In addition to rendering fruitful benefits in the transportation area, the results were evident throughout the company; the level of satisfaction of the end-customers was positively impacted as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]