Ingrid Verschuren, head of data strategy with Dow Jones, reveals the findings of research showing a surge in modern slavery during the lockdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

End-to-end visibility of data and product is essential to the efficient operation of consumer packaged goods supply chains. Unfortunately, many are running blind.

Debbie Altham, senior director of the technology team with Sikich LLP, reveals the findings of a new survey of manufacturers and their supply chains, conducted by the firm in partnership with Industry Week.

More companies are moving to map their global supply chains and enable visibility of the flow of goods from source to customer.

There’s an opportunity to improve food supply chain logistics and planning with a future-proofing mindset. No element requires more consideration and investment in this regard than transparency.

Food loss within the supply chain has been an issue for decades, and has reached epic proportions in recent years.