Panel // Supply Chain Resiliency: Innovating Farm-To-Fork Logistics to Strengthen Transparency and Profitability

08 Apr 2026
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • Across the complex beef supply chain, what new technologies, such as blockchain and IoT, are being deployed to improve efficiency, and what impact are they having on overall performance?
  • In more vertically integrated systems like poultry and swine, what opportunities exist for disruptive technologies, and what barriers do start-ups face to gaining traction?
  • Is greater vertical coordination of the beef supply chain realistic? If not, what stands in the way of universal data standards, and who should set and govern them?
  • In the US, how much is full traceability driven by consumer demand versus factors such as disease control and risk management?
  • In deforestation-risk regions, what technologies are enabling full traceability of animal products? How are tools like ear tags ensuring compliance with international regulations, and how does transparency strengthen buyers trust?
  • Why is cross-supply-chain collaboration essential for accurate Scope 3 emissions reporting, and what challenges remain in achieving consistent, reliable data?