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Surveys Industry’s Traceability Readiness
The top concern regarding implementation of the PTI is cost. Costs cited by respondents include hardware and software expenses, logistics and obtaining a company prefix – both implementation and maintenance costs. Going hand-in-hand with costs, is return on the investment. Other areas of concern are:
Accuracy of information
Lack of clear commitment/acceptance across the supply chain
Insufficient communications
Duplication by PTI of respondents’ existing traceback systems
Lack of ease of implementation
Pending governmental legislation
Insufficient resources or time
Questioning the necessity of the PTI and its recommendations
Special demands/requests above what PTI is recommending
Survey gives feedback on produce traceability
One year after the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) Steering Committee unveiled its action plan to enhance the produce industry’s traceability capability, companies across the produce supply chain have the opportunity to share feedback via a new online survey.
All industry members involved in the produce supply chain are encouraged to participate in the online survey, which can be accessed at www.producetraceability.org. The survey, which is being conducted by United Fresh Produce Association and Produce Marketing Association (PMA), will help the PTI Steering Committee and administering associations assess PTI adoption to date and identify additional support needs.