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2 months ago | 
perishablenews.com | Michele Hurtado |Doug Baker |Industry Relations
Image Credit: FMISupply chain disruptions are a reality of today’s interconnected grocery industry. From natural disasters to geopolitical events, the ripple effects can challenge even the most resilient operations. These disruptions delay the movement of goods, reroute shipments, and create bottlenecks in warehouses and distribution centers. Ultimately disruptions impact consumers.
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Jan 23, 2025 | 
fmi.org | Doug Baker |Industry Relations
Jan 23, 20252 min read By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMII get it. When you look at the data your grocery retail or CPG business collects daily on consumers and business practices, it’s a lot to take in. The volume of data being created worldwide is now being measured in , which is equal to 1 billion terabytes of computer storage capacity. That’s mind-blowing! It’s also an immense opportunity, but where to begin and how to be efficient and effective?
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
fmi.org | Doug Baker |Industry Relations
Jan 22, 20252 min read By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI Supply chain disruptions are a reality of today’s interconnected grocery industry. From natural disasters to geopolitical events, the ripple effects can challenge even the most resilient operations. These disruptions delay the movement of goods, reroute shipments, and create bottlenecks in warehouses and distribution centers. Ultimately disruptions impact consumers.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
fmi.org | Doug Baker |Industry Relations
Jan 9, 20252 min read By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI Jan. 9 marks National Law Enforcement Day, a time to honor the critical role law enforcement plays in keeping our communities safe. In the food industry, the partnership between law enforcement and asset protection professionals ensures the safety of supply chains, retail spaces, and customer trust. The food industry faces a range of threats, including organized retail crime (ORC) and cybersecurity breaches.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
fmi.org | Doug Baker |Industry Relations
Oct 16, 20243 min read
By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMIThe rapid changes sweeping the food industry are both exciting and transformative, and this will be showcased at its best during our upcoming FMItech program during FMI Midwinter. Together with our partners, technology leaders and innovators, we'll tackle the most pressing topics shaping the future of food retail.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
progressivegrocer.com | Doug Baker
Supply chain challenges must be addressed A long-term shortage in truck drivers continues to pose a challenge to our economy. After a trying economic period that saw COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions take time to recalibrate, inflation has cooled significantly over the past several months – hitting a three-year low in August – and causing many economists to declare that the war on inflation has been won.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
fmi.org | Doug Baker |Industry Relations
This is the eleventh installment of FMI's Technology Blog Series, which explores digital innovations for the food industry and shares compelling insights from our research. By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI When I was a kid, my grandmother drove a Chevy Nova. She drove that car until it gave out—I remember you could see the road pass beneath your feet while driving down the road! It was a great car, but simple—not a lot of fancy technology.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
fmi.org | Doug Baker |Industry Relations
This is the tenth installment of FMI's Technology Blog Series, which explores digital innovations for the food industry and shares compelling insights from our research. By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMIAre you an early-stage tech startup with a bold vision to revolutionize the food industry? Do you want to gain visibility with industry leaders, potential partners, and investors while showcasing your cutting-edge technology to the world?
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
fmi.org | Doug Baker |Industry Relations
By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI In the fast-paced food industry, time is of the essence for both shippers and receivers. When a replenishment order is placed by a retailer, suppliers must act quickly to ensure their products arrive on time and in full. This demand for speed and efficiency is essential for maintaining a seamless supply chain and meeting consumer expectations. Fortunately, recent developments have eased some of the pressures previously faced by the industry.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
fmi.org | Doug Baker |Industry Relations
By: Doug Baker, Vice President, Industry Relations, FMI Out-of-stocks are one of the most frustrating experiences for online and in-store shoppers. In some industry verticals, shoppers experience stockouts as frequently as every third shopping trip. There are many causal factors which impact out of stock rates and on-shelf availability.
