Following a number of recalls due to tainted products, the government is getting involved in the process of ensuring food safety throughout the supply chain. Tom Kozenski, vice president of product strategy with RedPrairie Corp., discusses how companies should respond.

John Caltagirone, vice president of supply chain strategy with The Revere Group, traces some of the major challenges that companies face as they prepare - or fail to prepare - for a resurgence in economic activity and customer demand.

There's a wealth of valuable data flowing through any company's supply chain. But managers within each discipline need a way to avoid being inundated with information that isn't critical to their job functions, says Steve Hensley, president of Blue Sky Technologies Inc.

Onboard systems for commercial trucks have evolved from "black boxes" monitoring driver behavior into sophisticated systems that enable the real-time flow of critical data on shipment status, security and safety throughout the organization, says Frank Moreno, vice president of marketing with Cadec Technologies.

It's not just about logistics and purchasing. The supply chain consists of a broad network of partners who interact at every level of their organizations, says Douglas M. Lambert, director of the Global Supply Chain Forum at Ohio State University.

FTAs are a hot topic in Washington, D.C., and in the corporate world, says Nathan Pieri, SVP Marketing & Product Management of Amber Road. And in this video, he discusses their benefits and challenges, and outlines what you need to know to make them work to your greatest advantage.