Food supply-chain links wearing out

It is time to shorten the supply chain. Buy local when ever possible. That means buying what is in season. Avoid ultra processed food. Stick to real food that requires fewer hands in the journey to your plate. Buy what you need, not the value pack that ends up decomposing in the crisper. https://lnkd.in/d4qYXTjb

Supply chains continue to face difficulties. It’s important to remember that we depend greatly on these systems, and we still need to have the patience since we don’t have the convenience as we did before.

Supply chains are complex systems that are made up of people, processes, and technologies. Looking back at these two years of Covid, it's become clear that we need to protect workers at every level if we want to keep our supply chains working properly. While individual plant slowdowns and closures may seem like relatively small disruptions, the ripple effects can cause havoc for suppliers and customers around the world. I know we're all hoping that Omicron passes quickly, and that there are no more variants. Even in the best case scenario, however, it will take some time for supply chains to regain their balance again. ~Mr. Supply Chain #AlwaysBeLearning #SupplyChain #Covid

With mainly labor driven supply chain disruptions in the food sector plus the appreciation of the dollar relative to other currencies, it would not surprise me a surge in food imports #supplychain #food #grocery #dollar

“Those people are tired and they want days off” I have SO much respect for those working to keep factories, warehouses, ships, planes, and trucks running all over the world. The fatigue and pressure on those folks is tremendous. Labor is certainly a topic in my world on a daily basis too, but relief seems to be nowhere in sight. Lead with empathy while we're all trying to problem-solve with creativity. #supplychainmanagement #laborshortage #transportation #logistics #warehouseoperations #heartbasedleaders #people #womeninsupplychain https://lnkd.in/e6YpZQ3Z

Supply chains are complex systems that are made up of people, processes, and technologies. Looking back at these two years of Covid, it's become clear that we need to protect workers at every level if we want to keep our supply chains working properly. While individual plant slowdowns and closures may seem like relatively small disruptions, the ripple effects can cause havoc for suppliers and customers around the world. I know we're all hoping that Omicron passes quickly, and that there are no more variants. Even in the best case scenario, however, it will take some time for supply chains to regain their balance again. ~Mr. Supply Chain #AlwaysBeLearning #SupplyChain #Covid

“Those people are tired and they want days off” I have SO much respect for those working to keep factories, warehouses, ships, planes, and trucks running all over the world. The fatigue and pressure on those folks is tremendous. Labor is certainly a topic in my world on a daily basis too, but relief seems to be nowhere in sight. Lead with empathy while we're all trying to problem-solve with creativity. #supplychainmanagement #laborshortage #transportation #logistics #warehouseoperations #heartbasedleaders #people #womeninsupplychain https://lnkd.in/e6YpZQ3Z

I fear we are going to be stuck in this cycle for some time. Some grace and patience is going to need to be practiced on all sides - from suppliers of raw and manufactured goods, to consumers in any and every capacity.