More consumers are thinking about how the delicious food they consume arrives on their dinner plates. There are a lot of steps involved, and some of them can be unappetizing or even unsafe. 

And the businesses that bring food to consumers have a lot to consider as well. Every farmer, processor, and seller is responsible for some form of food management. Organizing delivery, arranging suppliers, and figuring out food costs are all part of the supply chain process.

One of the most immediate commercial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic was consumers’ shift to online shopping, resulting in a surge in demand for eCommerce warehouse and distribution services. As warehouses tried to keep up with rising demands, they were simultaneously dealing with their own labor shortage, supply chain, and transportation issues, creating a host of ongoing challenges.

Having safe food on grocery shelves and readily available in restaurants is a luxury taken for granted in most parts of the world. But this is only possible thanks to complex food supply chains that are capable of safely and quickly growing, processing, storing, and transporting food products.

Over the past several years, manufacturing policies, the surge of eCommerce, and new research have brought increased scrutiny on environmental concerns. It’s one thing to get massive amounts of products into the hands of consumers in record time. But what about the cost to the environment in doing so? Here is why consumer consciousness has become a priority for businesses and how RFID technology can make your warehouse more sustainable.

The global supply chain has struggled since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether your business needs computer chips or potato chips, there has been a series of bottlenecks at various points along the supply chain that continue to persist. 

Easy access to safe and healthy food is a luxury most people in the developed world take for granted. Consumers expect fully-stocked supermarket shelves and restaurants without ingredients shortages.

Increasing product demands, overpopulation, regulatory concerns, and environmental aspects all have an impact on the sustainability of the supply chain, especially in the food sector. There are many parameters in a food supply chain that need to be considered for sustainability. Here are some of the main challenges with food supply chains and the ways your business can create more sustainable practices.

There is nothing simple about the distribution and logistics industry. While the purpose of logistics is to get items from Point A to Point B, there will always be challenges related to decreasing the margin of error, improving delivery speed, and protecting products from loss and theft. When it comes to ways to overcome obstacles in shipping, warehouses are increasingly relying on RFID technology. 

Even though the seasonal peak in shipping demand has passed, this nation’s supply chain issues are expected to continue into the coming year. Shipping a container through major U.S. ports is now more costly and takes much more time than in the past. And, even items moving domestically are facing various bottlenecks due to trucking shortages and other inefficiencies in the supply chain. 

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers were becoming more conscious about the sources of the food they put on their tables, forcing a shift in supply chain transparency. Now, in a time of increased health concerns and supply chain troubles, there is an even more urgent need to secure consumer confidence with the assurance of food safety and reliability.