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How Can AI Affect Your Restaurant Business
In the bustling restaurant scene of Sydney, where culinary excellence meets discerning palates, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising backend operations, particularly in supply chain management and refrigerated transport. These advancements not only enhance efficiency but also ensure the quality and safety of ingredients—a critical factor in maintaining customer satisfaction and operational success. Enhancing Supply Chain Management ...
How Do You Ensure the Security and Integrity of a Supply Chain?
Ensuring the security and integrity of a supply chain is crucial for maintaining product quality, customer trust and business reputation. This is particularly vital in a country like Australia, with its vast geography and diverse industries. In Australia, the supply chain encompasses a wide range of goods, from perishable foods to pharmaceuticals, making its security and integrity paramount. Here’s...
How Do Natural Disasters Affect the Food Industry?
Natural disasters can wreak havoc on the food industry, causing disruptions in the supply chain and impacting food availability and safety. Sydney, with its vibrant food scene and bustling markets, is not immune to these challenges. Let’s explore how natural disasters affect the food industry in Sydney and the crucial role of reliable refrigerated transport services in mitigating these...
How is AI Impacting the Food Industry in Australia
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the Australian food landscape, disrupting everything from farm to fork. This technology promises significant benefits and challenges for restaurants, cafes, food producers and retailers, driving efficiency, sustainability and a data-centric approach across the food supply chain. Understanding AI’s impact and crafting adaptation strategies will be crucial for businesses to thrive in this evolving...
How Much is the Cost of Delays in Food Supply Chains?
Food supply chains in Australia are complex and expansive, stretching from farms and processing plants to transport networks, distribution centres and finally, the shelves of our supermarkets and independent grocers. When delays occur at any point in this intricate system, the consequences ripple throughout the chain, impacting producers, distributors and consumers. A recent report by TMX Global estimated that...
How Does Climate Change Affect the Food Supply?
Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, with its impacts increasingly felt across the agricultural and food supply chains. In Australia, a country known for its diverse climates and agricultural outputs, the repercussions are particularly pronounced, affecting the reliability and efficiency of food production and distribution systems. This article explores how climate change is influencing Australia’s...
Cold Chain Trends in 2024
As we move into 2024, the cold chain industry is witnessing several transformative trends. These trends reflect the evolving demands of a global market and technological advancements. Here’s an overview of what to expect in the cold chain sector this year: Expansion of the Global Frozen Food Market. The demand for frozen foods is on a steady rise, driven...
2024 Supply Chain Trends
In 2024, the supply chain landscape in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region is expected to undergo significant transformations. This article is about the key trends shaping this evolution, highlighting technological advancements, sustainability efforts and geopolitical influences. Technological integration and automation Advancements in technology continue to be a driving force in supply chain management. In 2024, we expect to see...
How to Prevent Supply Chain Delays During Christmas
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it can also be a challenging period for businesses and consumers alike, especially when it comes to supply chain delays. For restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and other businesses that sell food, Christmas is a time when demand for goods and services reaches its peak. With the ongoing logistical challenges,...
Why Just-in-Time Delivery of Supplies Matters in Food Businesses
“Food waste costs the Australian economy around $36.6 billion each year”, according to the National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study. This huge food and financial waste can be greatly reduced through a more efficient supply chain management. One concept in supply chain management that has gained tremendous traction in recent years is “Just-In-Time” (JIT) delivery of supplies. JIT is...
