As I write these words in late july, I draw strength from the fact that despite all that’s happened since March with the pandemic and the recent spate of civil unrest, a majority of our operator members and supplier partners remain hard at work, seeking solutions and mobilizing our teams to pursue economic-recovery strategies.

One of the best ways to solve our industry’s toughest challenges is to band together and share ideas for enhancing safety and service—both in and out of the plant and by helping our customers do the same as activity ramps up nationwide, from restaurants to outpatient ...