While some retail supply chain leaders may initially feel hesitant about investing in achieving RAIN-tagging compliance, doing so can deliver significant upside potential.
From decarbonizing fishing vessels to supporting cutting-edge maritime research, the ocean carrier says it wants to contribute to "a cleaner tomorrow for oceans."
Under the rules, medium- and high-risk products, which include meat and dairy products, as well as most plants, could be subject to checks at the borders
for biosecurity.
Companies acting alone in responding to food recalls, rather than collaborating with supply chain partners, are only prolonging the exposure of compromised products in the marketplace.
A major brand faced mounting pressure to adopt sustainable practices and reduce its environmental footprint. Consumers, retailers, and even regulators began demanding less (and penalizing) single-use plastic waste in the supply chain.
The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the food and beverage industries. Learn how food and beverage companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.
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