COVID-19 Puts More Emphasis on Supply Chain Visibility and Data Quality
A Discussion with Angela Fernandez, GS1 US

By Maria Fontanazza, Editor-in-Chief

As the food retailers and the supply chain experience significant increase in product demand, transparency and strong supplier relationships are more important than ever.

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By now it’s probably clear to you that the seafood sector is in dire need of a makeover. Resource depletion, lack of trust along the supply chain, and the work of global initiatives are just a few of the factors forcing thought leaders in the industry to rethink their positions and make traceability the supply chain default.

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Plant sanitation after shutdown period webinar

Food companies face challenges after periods of shutdown or emergency response when returning to business-as-usual. This webinar focuses on sanitation and hygiene best practices for buildings, equipment, personnel areas, personnel, and employee welfare, along with the related issues, concerns, possible impacts, risks, inspection, observation, and controls.

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COVID-19 in the Food Industry:
Mitigating and Preparing for Supply Chain Disruptions

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected consumers and businesses across the globe. As the virus is now spreading throughout American soil, the food industry is faced with mitigating the risk and minimizing the impact on business while ensuring that employees and consumers are protected. In the third webinar in this series, subject experts will discuss how to prepare for supply chain issues and disruptions. Recorded: April 24, 2020.

COVID-19 in the Food Industry:
Enterprise Risk Management and the Supply Chain

In our second webinar in this series, presenters discuss the increasing enterprise risks facing food companies due to the growing number of confirmed cases and deaths, additional strains on supply chains, and the rise of “rumors” relating to COVID-19. Recorded: April 2, 2020.

COVID-19 in the Food Industry:
Protecting Your Employees and Consumers

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected consumers and businesses across the globe. As the virus is now spreading throughout America, the US food industry is faced with mitigating the risk and minimizing the impact on business while ensuring that employees and consumers are protected. An interactive panel of experts in food safety will be discussing critical issues facing the industry right now. Recorded: March 25, 2020.