In this Q&A interview with ArrowStream’s lead food and agricultural economist, Dr. Isaac Olvera, we touch on potential shortages, tight supplies and delayed imports of food products that are expected to affect foodservice supply chains this year and into 2022.
Topics: Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Inventory Visibility, Supply Chain Data
The unpredictability of the pandemic’s impact on the foodservice industry remains, especially the unpredictability of sales in various regions throughout the U.S. as COVID-19 restrictions continue to be put in place and lifted at varying times. It is estimated by the National Restaurant Association that the foodservice industry was $2.4 billion below projected 2020 sales totals. Those who did not already have off-premise models in place saw further revenue declines than those who had established pickup, drive-thru or delivery programs. It goes without saying that restaurants can’t stand to lose more.
Topics: Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Inventory Visibility, Supply Chain Data
The pandemic continues to challenge lean supply chain teams and will for some time. With labor being an issue across the board in foodservice, both store and corporate teams are expected to do more with less staff, resources and time.
Topics: Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Team Efficiencies, Supply Chain Data
Inventory management is the heart of every restaurant chain’s supply chain and can be highly difficult to track. From manual processes to inaccurate data, it's very easy to mismanage inventory across a supply chain network, resulting in unsatisfied customers and unnecessary financial losses. Conversely, optimizing this process can help supply chain teams gain higher visibility to manage consumer fluctuations, reduce food waste, increase profits, and maintain consistency across your brand.
Topics: Supply Chain Disruption, Food Supply Chain, Inventory Visibility
Due to COVID-19, the U.S. faces food supply chain disruptions and changes in consumer demand, take a deeper dive into the hurdles faced by our industry.
Topics: Market Intelligence, COVID-19, Supply Chain Disruption