John Keogh is a strategist, advisor and management science researcher with 30 years of executive leadership roles as director, VP and SVP in global supply chain management, information technology, technology consulting and supply chain standards. Currently, he is managing principal at Toronto-based, niche advisory and research firm Shantalla. He holds a post-graduate diploma in Management, an MBA in Management and a Master of Science in Business and Management Research in Transparency and Trust in the Food Chain. He is currently completing doctoral research focused on Transparency and Trust in global Food Chains at Henley Business School, at the University of Reading using the lenses of agency theory, signalling theory and transactional cost theory. Carl ''C.J." Unis is a Systems Engineer with expertise in Continuity of Operations, Continuity of Government, devolution, infrastructure, supply chain logistics and emergency management. He has a Master's Degree in Systems Engineering from the Stevens Institute of Technology. C.J. was formerly the critical infrastructure protection program manager for the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. He has served as a federal agent in the capacity of providing classified transportation for the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration— Office of Secure Transportation, as well as holding numerous positions for the U.S. Marine Corps in the capacity of performing internal embassy, dignitary, motor transport specialist and classified material security duties. In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to John and C.J. about: Opinions on whether or not the current coronavirus outbreak was a foreseeable event How the consequences of the food industry's lack of digitization is panning out amid the outbreak Issues within the global supply chain, ingredient sourcing, and what could happen if the effects of COVID-19 are long-lasting What leadership really looks like at a time like this How the government and food industry are initiating change in parts of Canada Disruptions and unintended consequences the food industry is having to deal with The food industry's road to recovery Resources Breaking Boundaries to Avoid a Food System Crisis (February/March 2020) Keep Up with Food Safety Magazine Follow Us on Twitter @FoodSafetyMag and on Facebook Subscribe to our magazine and our biweekly eNewsletter We Want to Hear From You! Please share your comments, questions, and suggestions. Tell us about yourself—we'd love to hear about your food safety challenges and successes. We want to get to know you! Here are a few ways to be in touch with us. Email us at [email protected] Record a voice memo on your phone and email it to us at [email protected]

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