Andrea Murad, New York-based writer, looks into how the weatcher events in California can damage the food and drink industry's bottom line, and what this can teach all sectors about supply chain management. 

"The October fires in wine country have shown how quickly tragic events can overtake a business. While there is little that can be done to cover for loss of an entire winery, there are many other areas that can be planned for, including back-up power supplies and third-party processing. Even where you have plans in place, it will be important to review these afterwards to identify changes and improvements."

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