Food supply chains can be complex and involve multiple stages and participants. Here’s an overview of the journey your food takes from farm to plate: Fresh Food Production Food production typically starts with farmers, who grow crops or raise animals for meat, dairy, and egg production. Farmers may sell their products to processors or directly to consumers through farmers’ markets, community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs, or … Read More
New Potential Rail Strike Looming Before the Holidays
A new potential rail strike is in the works after the largest rail union in the U.S. rejected its labor contract as of Monday, November 21st, over concerns about schedules and lack of paid sick time. Fear is setting in on what this means for potential shutdowns and the timelines, as this marks the fourth union to date to have failed to approve contracts. SMART-TD, … Read More
“The Great Resignation” and Its Impacts on Supply Chain
By: Grace Cronin What is the Great Resignation? A term recently coined to describe the phenomenon of large groups of people, mainly in the U.S., quitting their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the supply chain industry is not immune from this phenomenon, and many fear it only adds to the current Supply Chain Crisis.