In a bid to enhance efficiency and reduce bureaucratic redundancies, a bipartisan effort is underway in Congress to pass the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act. The legislation, initially introduced by Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash) in the U.S. House, seeks to modernize the current system of background checks for supply chain workers, ensuring a more streamlined…
In a strategic move to fortify the resilience of Ohio’s food supply chain, the Ohio Department of Agriculture is set to allocate $12.6 million for projects supporting various facets of the state’s food system. This funding initiative aims to enhance coordination, processing, and distribution within the food supply chain. Applications for project proposals will be…
In response to the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, agricultural machinery companies worldwide are taking proactive measures to fortify their supply chains. The lessons learned from disruptions in parts and inventory availability have prompted manufacturers to diversify suppliers for key components and relocate certain manufacturing processes back to their home countries. The Agrievolution Alliance,…
The evolution into the digital age has ushered in unprecedented cyber threats targeting supply chain systems. Traditionally, success in the supply chain realm was measured solely through cost reductions and operational efficiencies. However, with the increasing interconnectivity, complexity, and global distribution of supply chain networks, the need for a more comprehensive approach to security has…