In partnership with the Loyola University Supply & Value Chain Center,
and AFN Logistics, CFBN presented 
Solutions Workshop: Hot Topics in Supply Chain Management on September 13^th. The event featured a panel of top supply chain experts from Walgreens, World's Finest Chocolate, AFN, Enjoy Life Foods and Lawson Products. This diverse, dynamic panel, shared key insights and challenges that supply chain professionals are experiencing in the industry. 

“Hot Topics” discussed included:

• The “Amazon Effect”: rising expectations based on the growth of Amazon, and overnight services.
• Tariffs: Operating within a whole new (and challenging) environment
• Transportation: especially tight truckload capacity, rising shipping rates, stringent compliance requirements
• Traceability and documentation: especially in regards to FSMA and allergens
• Warehousing and distribution: building a system to support your business by identifying and qualifying a network of providers

While the panel was able to touch on and discuss all of these issues (and more!), it was agreed that each hot topic could also represent an opportunity for a future “deep dive” at an upcoming event.

What do you think?  What supply chain topics are you and your company most interested in for the future.  Email us at info@chicagolandfood.org and tell us what conversations and topics would deliver the most value for you.