Tech News, Magazine & Review WordPress Theme 2017
  • Supply Chain Updates
  • GLOBAL NEWS
  • REGIONAL NEWS
  • Industry Buzz
  • CURRENT ISSUES
No Result
View All Result
  • Supply Chain Updates
  • GLOBAL NEWS
  • REGIONAL NEWS
  • Industry Buzz
  • CURRENT ISSUES
No Result
View All Result
United States Supply Chain Management Council
No Result
View All Result
Home Supply Chain Updates

As coronavirus progresses, we must protect the food supply chain

usscmc by usscmc
March 26, 2020
As coronavirus progresses, we must protect the food supply chain
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

President Trump has made a concerted effort over the past few weeks to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ease the minds of families. He recently declared a national emergency that made billions of dollars in federal funds available for emergency responses to the virus. He also took the appropriate steps to institute a travel ban from European countries and has closed the border with Canada for all nonessential traffic.

Trump has urged people to stay home, if possible, and to wash their hands frequently. He is fighting for additional funds to go directly to the public to help citizens across our nation in this time of need.

But there is another action that Trump took recently that is also critically important but overlooked by many in the media. The president issued his strong support for protecting the U.S. food supply chain, which is critical for ensuring people across the country have access to essential resources. And, in lockstep with this measure, on the heels of a call with food industry leaders, Trump relayed an important message: Resist the urge to panic buy because our food supply chains are strong and will be supported.

While many people may think our nation’s food supply chains are primarily supported by grocery stores, other important businesses within the economy, such as convenience stores, also play a crucial role in providing easy access to food and drinks as well as other essential goods during this time.

In fact, of the total $242.2 billion in-store sales generated by convenience stores last year, half were from food and drink items. Furthermore, 47% of all individual water bottles sold in America are sold at convenience stores, and 80% of fuel in America is provided by convenience stores, making many grateful for the work they and many people in the business community are doing to help our nation combat this virus.

Thankfully, the Trump administration, through the Department of Homeland Security, took appropriate steps to designate convenience stores and other industries as part of the critical infrastructure workforce, a directive that I am confident governors and other leaders across America will champion as they help lead their communities and states during this time.

As people are rushing to grocery and convenience stores to stock up on vital supplies, we must remember all those who are standing on the front lines to be of help during this time of need. Whether it is business owners who are providing necessary food and supplies or doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals who are helping to implement critical care to those who have been unfortunately stricken by this virus, our nation is grateful to all those who have stepped up to serve.

During a crisis, it is easy to understand why shoppers rush to the stores and stock up. But, to prevent the panic buying that has ensued, we must ensure that customers know supplies will continue to be available. As Trump has said, our food supply chains are critical, and we are grateful to all of those who are playing an important link in this chain that should be supported.

Scott Walker, a Republican, was the 45th governor of Wisconsin.

usscmc

usscmc

No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

  • Supply Chain Issues Delay Michigan Statehouse Welcome Center
  • Last Mile Delivery Market Size, Growth And Forecast
  • High shipping rates could increase inflation by 1.5%: IMF
  • Coast Guard responds to adrift cargo ship off California
  • Underinsurance as a Persistent Driver of Cross-Border Antibiotic Procurement in U.S. Border Communities

Recent Comments

  • Top 5 Supply Chain Certifications that are in high demand | Top 5 Certifications on Top 5 Globally Recognized Supply Chain Certifications
  • 3 Best Procurement Certifications that are most valuable | Procurement Newz on Top 5 Globally Recognized Supply Chain Certifications

Archives

  • April 2022
  • March 2022
  • February 2022
  • January 2022
  • December 2021
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • June 2021
  • May 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • January 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • September 2020
  • August 2020
  • July 2020
  • June 2020
  • May 2020
  • April 2020
  • March 2020
  • February 2020
  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • September 2019

Categories

  • Global News
  • Supply Chain Updates

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
United States Supply Chain Management Council

Categories

  • Global News
  • Supply Chain Updates

Tags

APICS Globally Recognized Supply Chain Certifications IIPMR Certifications International Institute for Procurement and Market Research (IIPMR) ISM Next Level Purchasing Top 5 Supply Chain Certifications top supply chain certifications

Trending

No Content Available
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Antispam
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

© 2022 www.usscmc.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Supply Chain Updates
  • GLOBAL NEWS
  • REGIONAL NEWS
  • Industry Buzz
  • CURRENT ISSUES

© 2022 www.usscmc.com

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT