Thank you for the opportunity to provide input on the Critical Emerging & Enduring Issues draft. We agree with the seven issues affecting FSN and would recommend integrating the following topics:
- Resiliency | What does a successful resilient food system look like? Review successes in resiliency that have happened over the past few years and acknowledge the areas where the food system has been resilient during crisis and understand what made those pieces more resilient than others.
- Consumer Behavior | Understand the impact of consumer behavior and retailers on supply chain resiliency. Impacts of hording and demand can wreak havoc on traditional supply and demand estimates creating greater disparities.
- Efficiency | Often viewed in opposition to resiliency, in many instances, efficiencies may also contribute to resiliency (e.g., automation can improve efficiency and reduce the need for human labor during a pandemic). It would be valuable to further explore efficiencies that may enhance resiliency.
- Digitization | What info needs to be captured and shared with trading partners?
Kind regards,
Anna
Sra. Anna Rosales