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Dr Pepper is a carbonated soft drink that was developed in the 1880s in Waco, Texas, by pharmacist Charles Alderton. It is one of the most recognized and well-known soft drink brands in the worldand is famed for its distinctive 23-flavor blend, which includes cherry, caramel, vanilla, and more.

Dr Pepper is frequently marketed as a beverage that is "one of a kind," and has a devoted following of followers who value its distinctive taste and history. Regular, diet, and cherry-flavored versions are among the many types of flavours of the soft drinkthat are offered.

Human Labour

Production & Manufacturing

Dr Pepper employs workers in its production and manufacturing facilities to operate machinery, assemble and package products, and ensure quality control.

Sales & Marketing

Dr Pepper employs sales representatives and marketing professionals to promote its products and build relationships with retailers and distributors.

Distribution & Logistics

Dr Pepper employs workers to manage its distribution and logistics operations, including drivers, warehouse workers, and supply chain specialists.

Research & Development

Dr Pepper employs scientists, engineers, and other professionals in research and development to develop new products and improve existing ones.

Administrative & Support

Dr Pepper employs workers in administrative and support roles, such as accounting, human resources, and customer service.

Technology

Along with the human labour that is used to produce Dr Pepper, some technology is also used in the production process, including machinery such as Mixing Tanks, Filtration Systems, and Carbonation Systems. These machines are used to produce the soft drink more quickly and efficently.

Ingredients

Carbonated Water

High Fructose Corn Syrup

Caramel Colour

Phosphoric Acid

Natural and Artificial flavors

Sodium Benzoate (a preservative)

Caffeine

Supplies

Mixing Tanks

Large mixing tanks are used to mix the ingredients for Dr Pepper and are made of stainless steel.

Filtration System

A filtration system is used to remove any solids from the beverage before it is packaged.

Carbonation System

The Carbonation System gives the Dr Pepper drink its carbonation and fizzy taste by adding carbon dioxide to the drink.

Packaging Equipment

Dr Pepper is packaged in aluminum cans, plastic bottles, or glass bottles, which require filling and packaging equipment. This equipment includes filling machines, labeling machines, and packaging machines.

Cleaning/Sanitation Equipment

To ensure the safety and quality of the final product, cleaning and sanitation equipment is needed to keep the production facility and equipment clean and free of contaminants or bacteria.

Dr Pepper has a yearly income of about $11 billion as of 2021. The income is made by the company selling their beverage to consumers.

The company Keurig Dr Pepper has about 25,000 employees across all of its various subsidiaries, brands and industries.

Fuel & Energy

Electricity

Electricity is needed for the production process to run a variety of machinery, including pumps, conveyors, and mixers. Fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources including solar, wind, and hydropower are commonly used to produce electricity needed for the production process of the Dr. Pepper Soft Drink.

Natural Gas

The production process's boilers, which provide steam to heat and combine the components, are run on natural gas.

Diesel or Gasoline

Trucks and other vehicles used to transport raw materials and completed goods to and from the production plant are powered by diesel or gasoline.

Propane

Forklifts and other material handling machinery used in the manufacturing process are powered by propane.

Agriculture

Corn

Corn is used to produce high fructose corn syrup, which is a sweetener used in the Dr. Pepper Soft Drinks.

Cane Sugar

Dr Pepper is also sweetened with cane sugar in some countries where the Soft Drink is produced and sold.

Fruit Juices or Extracts

Dr Pepper contains a blend of natural and artificial flavors, including fruit juices and extracts such as cherry and vanilla.

Water

Mixing Ingredients

Water is used to mix the ingredients used in the production of Dr Pepper, including the sweeteners, flavorings, and carbonation.

Dissolving Syrup

Water is used to dissolve the high fructose corn syrup and cane sugar used to sweeten the beverage. The water is heated to help dissolve the sweeteners, forming a syrup.

Carbonation

Water is also used to add carbonation to the beverage, which gives it its fizziness. The water is infused with carbon dioxide under pressure, which creates the carbonation in the drink.

Sanitation

Water is used for cleaning and sanitation throughout the production process to ensure that the equipment being used to produce the drink are free of contaminants and bacteria that may negatively affect the final product.

Mining

Aluminium

Aluminium is used to produce the cans in which the Dr Pepper drink is in. The Aluminium is mined from the earth and then used to create the cans that hold the drink.

Step 1 - Preparation

To produce the desired flavour profile, determine the ingredients and amounts necessary to make the drink.

Step 2 - Mixing

The ingredients are combined in large tanks and mixed together to begin the process of creating the drink.

Step 3 - Carbonation

To give the mixture the distinctive fizz of a soft drink, carbon dioxide gas is added. To get rid of any toxins or particles, the mixture is filtered.

Step 4 - Pasteurization

To remove any bacteria and ensure the quality of the final product, the mixture is heated to a specific temperature and held there for a set amount of time.

Step 5 - Completion

Filling bottles or cans with the finished product, sealing and labelling them, and then distributing them.

Dr Pepper is managed by the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (DPS). The company is a publicly traded company that operates as a subsidiary of Keurig Dr Pepper. Keurig Dr Pepper was formed in 2018 following the merger of Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Keurig Green Mountain.

Dr Pepper is run by a group of executives who are in charge of the company's operations, financing, marketing, and other business operations as a division of Keurig Dr Pepper. The board of directors, which is in charge of establishing corporate strategy and supervising the management team, also serves as the company's governing body.

Robert Gamgort, the company's chief executive officer, Chief Financial Officer Ozan Dokmecioglu, and other top executives are in charge of directing the business operations of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. A specific marketing team within the business is in charge of promoting the Dr. Pepper brand and creating new goods.

Dr Pepper manufactures and distributes its products all over the world with the help of a network of bottlers and distributors in addition to its management team. To make sure that its products are made quickly and effectively available to customers, the company collaborates closely with various partners.