Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators, the podcast where decades of industry expertise meet the future of the food supply chain. I'm David Maloni, your host, and with over 40 years in the food production, distribution, and operations sectors, I've seen the industry evolve. But now, it's time to push the boundaries of innovation further.
Every other week, join me as I sit down with pioneers from the past, the game-changers of today, and the visionaries shaping the future of our field. Together, we'll explore new ideas, technologies, and strategies that can revolutionize how we farm, produce, move, and serve food to the world.
I invite you, our listeners, to be a part of this journey. If you know someone or have a topic in mind that aligns with our mission, please reach out. Your input matters, and it could be the spark that ignites the next big breakthrough in the food supply chain.
For more insights and to connect with my consultancy, visit www.DatumFS.com. Thank you for tuning in. Together, let's drive innovation and transform the way we nourish our communities
Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
The State of Supply Chain: Webinar Bonus Episode with a Board of Datum FS Advisors | Featuring Scott Schmitz, Keith Anderkin, Thomas Healey, and Charlie Lousignont
Welcome back to another installment of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. This special webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature.
Our carefully selected Datum FS panel of seasoned experts: Scott Schmitz, Keith Aderkin, Thomas Healey, and Charlie Lousignont render sound and sage advice from the perspective of the distributor, supplier, and restaurant owner.
With the aid of our inhouse survey reports, we dive into the efficiency of the food supply chain following the impact of COVID-19 and labor shortages. The panel also provides tips for emerging brands, emphasizing the need for understanding the supply chain, strategic partnerships, leveraging artificial intelligence, and how seeking advisory support can help any brand grow faster and more cost-effectively.
Tune into the full podcast for a hearty serving of knowledge that's sure to satisfy your hunger for industry insights.
This is one you do not want to miss.
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Timestamps
01:59 - Welcome To Farm To Fork: The Innovators
02:33 - What We Do At Datum FS
05:36 - The State Of The Supply Chain Webinar
07:07 - The Panel Discusses The Rebound Of The Supply Chain post-COVID
16:52 - Insights On The Leverage Dynamics In The Supply Chain
22:46 - Exploring Strategies For Managing Higher Production Costs
24:45 - Sage Expertise For Menu Engineering
26:11 - Value Added Products and Structural Inflation
30:13 - Emphasizing The Importance Of Educational Initiatives And Strategic Partnerships
31:10 - The Panel's Advice For Emerging Brands And Suppliers
35:56 - Wrapping Up
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