Locking down the supply chain: new year finds processors, logistics providers addressing added security measures. (Logistics Report).

From: Refrigerated & Frozen Foods | Date: March 1, 2003| Author: Garrison, Bob | Copyright information

Still reeling from the events of September 11, 2001, logistics professionals understandably devoted many 2002 public meeting agendas to supply chain security issues. By contrast, this year finds more associations and companies mum about the topic.

That's understandable too, given that -- for the time being -- there's no single event or customer group driving dramatic change in the area. Moreover, many in the food industry are simply trying to get back to business after a...

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