Category Archives: Supply Chain

Disruptions in the food distribution industry that started before the pandemic only intensified during the crisis—and they’re not going away. That’s because more shippers are testing direct-to-consumer delivery, and retailers are adding distribution hubs closer to consumers. And, with the rise of those regional hubs, demand for short-haul drivers has grown, worsening what is already …

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Ever since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit, the supply chain has been a top concern for integration companies. Integrators are battling to make the most of their projects, but product-availability challenges can jeopardize profitability.

COVID-19’s full effects will be studied in business-school curricula for years to come. The immediate impacts on food industry trade dynamics — from farmer to processor to consumer — have ranged widely. While the pandemic’s direct impact has been detrimental to the food industry, the companies that survive may find their travails a sort of …

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