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With supply chain issues expected to persist through the coming year, winemakers worldwide should get a head start on glass, label, and cork orders for this and next year's harvests. Many wine producers have shifted from just-in-time to just-in-case model in order to combat the glass shortage. After the stressors of recent days, many Americans are looking to kick back at the end of the day with a glass of something big, bold, and red to calm their nerves. However, bad news: the supply chain crisis has affected every industry—and wine is no exception. Thanks to the rippling shortage effects of...
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There’s never been a more challenging time for food inventory management than the period we’re in now. With an increased focus on health and traceability, customers now want to know your supplier and your supplier’s supplier. As inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages continue to drive up the cost of food—especially fresh produce—business leaders must consider every avenue to strengthen their supply chains. As the country continues to move beyond the tumultuous two-and-a-half-year pandemic, many lingering issues still hinder our return to normalcy. American business leaders of all...
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To address the industry's need for seasonal labor, businesses must collaborate to create more sustainable business practices. If data tells us anything, the global agriculture business is trending towards automation. A revolutionary new piece of equipment that could drastically curb labor shortages, for example, is the strawberry harvester. American agribusiness leaders have plenty to look forward to with these types of emerging technologies. Read more about these exciting innovations here. For thousands of years, careful human hands played an integral role in the fresh fruit and produce...
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Experts believe the ongoing labor shortage will linger into the foreseeable future. Now is the time for business leaders to implement automated strategies into their food processing and packaging facilities. Doing so will prove among the best ways to increase productivity and efficiency in the coming years. Let’s discuss. While open positions remain at an all-time high, companies across industries still have difficulty filling available roles. Few sectors, however, have felt the shortage of bodies perhaps as much as food manufacturing. Experts believe the ongoing labor shortage will linger...