How food processing companies overcome the challenge of the epidemic (Ⅱ)

All walks of life have taken active measures to protect the health and safety of employees as the most critical task. The food industry guarantees the food safety of consumers and employees and plays an important role in the prevention and control of the epidemic.

Changes in consumer behavior, traffic restrictions, labor shortages and other factors have caused more inventory and cash flow problems in the food industry. Therefore, finding a solution that meets the needs of consumers is a necessary measure to ensure that all food processing companies in their supply chain can survive the epidemic prevention and control period.
In addition, there are the following suggestions for reference:

Ⅰ.)Coordination and cooperation between different departments: Food processing companies need to set up an epidemic response team that can act quickly, and directly contact decision makers

Ⅱ.)Safety and health management: In terms of epidemic prevention and control, the primary task is to ensure the health and safety of employees and their families. Ensure that all on-site staff and customers have measured their body temperature and wear masks, and increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfection.
In terms of food safety, due to changes in production, inventory, and distribution, employees tend to ignore the details of food safety at work. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure that employees in all links of the supply chain attach great importance to food safety.

Ⅲ.) Industry chain management
In terms of logistics and transportation, cooperate with the local government to ensure that trucks carrying food have all necessary passes, and confirm the driving route with the local government in advance; there are cash flow difficulties in the supply chain, leading food processing companies should consider delaying payment deadlines and flexible delivery The method of delivery. Food processing companies need to ensure that the supply chain is intact and lay a solid foundation for rapid development after the epidemic is over.

Ⅳ.) Communication with consumers: Maintaining the transparency of every link in the supply chain and establishing a traceability system are key tasks. It is necessary for food processing enterprises to actively disclose product quality and safety management information to the public.

Food processing companies need to adjust sales, production, and transportation plans, maintain the stability of the overall supply chain, and fully prepare for the market after the epidemic.