It's time for manufacturers to invest in better transport systems.
What drives the push for food safety? Cost efficiency. Food safety equipment and programs cost money, yet the investment made in these products and services often saves manufacturers from the high cost of rejected and recalled products. And that's precisely what will drive the push for improved transportation.
As far as the supply chain goes, transportation is often the most overlooked element. Boats, trucks, trains, tankers, airplanes and containers are used to move both food products and ingredients from suppliers and manufacturers to consumers. The primary concerns for shipping include tampering and sabotage, temperature abuse, and cross-contamination. Any one of which could become a health concern and public relations nightmare for a food manufacturer.