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Call to Action for Food and Pharmaceutical Sustainability
Call to Action for Food and Pharmaceutical Sustainability
Dr. David J. Closs
John H. McConnell Chair in Business Administration
Chairperson
Department of Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University
November 12, 2009
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Desired Outcomes
• Increase awareness of inter-related food and pharmaceutical sustainability challenges.
• For challenges identified, frame food/pharmaceutical sustainability complexities for broader understanding and dialogue.
• In “safe” space, begin to explore alternative paths of action for identified challenges and related complexities.
• Establish agenda for joint efforts to understand and resolve complexities.
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Agenda
• Introductions• Dimensions of sustainability• Call to action for food and pharmaceutical sustainability• Strategic challenges: Overview and process• Strategic challenges: Group discussion• Strategic challenges: Report out• Linking Challenges to Themes from Food + Society MAP• Review matrix relating challenges to themes• Prioritize and characterize complexities• Keep the call to action alive
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Introductions
• Name• Company and position• Responsibility for sustainability
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Call to Action for Food and Pharmaceutical Sustainability
• A safe and sustainable food supply is a common challenge
• Who’s who in the room and why?• Why MSU?
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FARMINPUTS
ANIMALPRODUCTION
CROPPRODUCTION
FARMPRODUCT
ASSEMBLERS
INGREDIENTPROCESSORS
END-PRODUCTPROCESSORS
WHOLESALERS
RETAILERS
CONSUMERS
seedfeed
fertilizerpesticides
meat & poultrydairy
fish & seafoodeggs
grainsoil seeds
fruitsvegetables
grain elevatorsshippersfeed lots
millingslaughtering
crushingstarches
flavorings
fresh productsprepared products
general homespecialty productsfood service
supermarketsconvenience stores
co-oprestaurants
hotelsschools
hospitalsmilitary bases
vendingfarmer’s markets
community feeding
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MULTIPLE FARMSOURCES
MULTIPLE FARMSOURCES
STORAGE
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Complexity In The Food Supply ChainComplexity In The Food Supply Chain
Adapted from Bruce Hope, (April 13, 2005), “Identifying Research Needs for Risk Assessment of U.S. Food Supply Security,” Society of Toxicology - Risk Assessment Specialty Section (RASS) Monthly Teleconference.
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Sustainable
Environmental
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Sustainable
Environmental Ethical
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Sustainable
Environmental
Economic
Ethical
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Sustainable
Environmental
EducationEconomic
Ethical
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Dimensions of Sustainability
Economic Education
EthicsEnvironment
Employee Relations
Usage Reduction Community Connection
External Management
Conservation
Internal Management
Business Practice Management
SUSTAINABILITY
Relationship Management
Talent Development
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Environmental
Conservation
Energy
Water
Nature
Usage Reduction
Waste / Recycling
Green House Gasses
End of Life Management
Business Practices
Packaging
Facility Construction
Sustainable Sourcing
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Ethics
Employee Relations
Code of Conduct
Volunteerism
Community Involvement
Avoiding Child/Forced Labor
Disaster Relief
Reducing Hunger, Poverty, and Disease
Business Practices
Product Safety
Responsible Marketing
Product Traceability
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Education
Employee Relations
Workplace Safety
Flexible Hours
Healthy Lifestyle
Community Involvement
Community Outreach
Sustainable Workforce
Business Practices
Supplier Training
Business Continuity
Talent Development
Diversity & Inclusion
Training
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Economic
Internal Management
Modal Shift
Transportation Optimization
Continuous Improvement
Fuel Conservation
External Management
Supplier Management
Market Generation
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A Safe and Sustainable Food Supply is a Common Challenge
• We all have a very strong interest in food availability, cost and safety
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A Safe and Sustainable Food Supply is a Common Challenge
• We all have a very strong interest in food availability, cost and safety
• We have a joint vested interest in making food safe and available
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A Safe and Sustainable Food Supply is a Common Challenge
• We all have a very strong interest in food availability, cost and safety
• We have a joint vested interest in making food safe and available
• The food and pharmaceutical industry is in constant transition– New ingredients to enhance taste, offerings, longevity, and efficacy– New packaging to enhance safety and longevity– New technologies to enhance tracking and point-of-sale– New channel members to enhance access– This combination of changes introduces continuous dynamics in the
food and pharmaceutical chain– As executives in this chain, we must learn to manage from one dynamic
state to another
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Taste/Health – Ice Cream
• Innovation in low-fat and low-sugar ice creams• Low temperature extrusion technology leads to a smooth,
creamy textured ice cream at lower fat levels• Additives
– Omega-3 fatty acids (brain function)– Phytosterols (anti-cancer)– Probiotics (intestinal health)– Vitamin D (heart health) – Calcium (osteoperosis, hypertension)
• Uses of new ice cream– Healthy snack– Meal replacement– Nutrition for Elderly who have difficulty swallowing
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Safe Packaging – Blow-fill-seal
• Aseptic process for filling and packaging sterile pharmaceutical liquids and other health care products
• Replacing traditional glass vial processing• Container molded from plastic, aseptically filled and
hermetically sealed in one continuous, integrated, and automatic operations without human manipulation
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New Technology – FoodLogiQ
• On Demand Software – Trace and monitor movement of food, feed, food-producing
animals or substances through all stages of production and distribution leveraging RFID, barcoding, mobile and web solutions
– Automate ordering and reporting of laboratory tests for surface pathogens, pesticide residues, or irrigation water conducted within your own facilities and farms
– Quality Management – help with certification and set up of program
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A Safe and Sustainable Food Supply is a Common Challenge
• We all have a very strong interest in food availability, cost and safety
• We have a joint vested interest in making food safe and available
• The food and pharmaceutical industry is in constant transition– New ingredients to enhance taste, offerings, longevity, and efficacy– New packaging to enhance safety and longevity– New technologies to enhance tracking and point-of-sale– New channel members to enhance access– This combination of changes introduces continuous dynamics in the
food and pharmaceutical chain– As executives in this chain, we must learn to manage from one dynamic
state to another• CEOs are beginning to include sustainability as a key
corporate performance indicator.
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Who’s Who in the Room and Why?
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Who’s Who in the Room and Why?
• Problem solving has historically received a functional focus
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Who’s Who in the Room and Why?
• Problem solving has historically received a functional focus
• Today’s problems and challenges require a cross-functional expertise
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Who’s Who in the Room and Why?• Problem solving has historically received a functional focus• Today’s problems and challenges require a cross-functional
expertise• Academic expertise
– Agricultural production– Agricultural processing– Food and pharmaceutical manufacturing– Engineering– Packaging– Communication– Criminal justice and counterfeiting – Supply chain management– Information technology– University administration
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Who’s Who in the Room and Why?
• Problem solving has historically received a functional focus
• Today’s problems and challenges require a cross-functional expertise
• Academic expertise• Representatives from industry
– Packaged food– Ethical and OTC pharmaceutical– Packaging
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Who’s Who in the Room and Why?
• Problem solving has historically received a functional focus
• Today’s problems and challenges require a cross-functional expertise
• Academic expertise• Representatives from industry• We are here to share space, challenges, and insight
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Who’s Who in the Room and Why?
• Problem solving has historically received a functional focus
• Today’s problems and challenges require a cross-functional expertise
• Academic expertise• Representatives from industry• We are here to share space, challenges, and insight• We are here to work together to solve dilemmas
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Traditional Career Path: Functional Depth
Safety ProductionPackagingR&D
Executive Level
Senior Level
Advisory Level
Staff Level
Entry Level
Supply Chain
Traditional Career Paths
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Fostering Depth And Breadth In Skills And Work Experience
Safety ProductionPackagingR&D
N/A
N/A
Consulting Level
Senior Level
Advisory Level
Staff Level
Entry Level
Supply Chain Integrated Management
Sample Integrated Career Paths
Traditional Career Paths
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Why MSU?
• Effective sustainability requires a cross-functional focus
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Why MSU?
• Effective sustainability requires a cross-functional focus
• Rankings
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Rankings
• Agriculture– Ranked in the top 100 schools in the world by Shanghai Jiao
Tong University • Veterinary Medicine
– #9 by US News & World Report• Material Science
– For over 35 years, held the nation’s best record for winning and placing in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers National Student Design Competition
• Criminal Justice - #7 by US News & World Report • Supply Chain Management - #2 by AMR Research and # 1 by
Supply Chain Management Review
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Why MSU?
• Effective sustainability requires a cross-functional focus
• Rankings• Universities are typically a storehouse of siloed
knowledge
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Why MSU?
• Effective sustainability requires a cross-functional focus
• Rankings• Universities are typically a storehouse of siloed
knowledge• MSU has developed world class expertise in the
disciplines required for food and pharmaceutical safety and sustainability
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Why MSU?
• Effective sustainability requires a cross-functional focus
• Rankings• Universities are typically a storehouse of siloed
knowledge• MSU has developed world class expertise in the
disciplines required for food and pharmaceutical safety and sustainability
• President Simon says that environmental stewardship and sustainability "is part of our DNA at Michigan State."
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Conclusion