Most people probably don’t think about how bunches of bananas make it from farms in Central America to store shelves in the U.S. That’s certainly not the case at Top Banana, a company that handles more than one million pounds of fruit every week. This long but fascinating video takes a look at how Top Banana ripens and ships an enormous amount of bananas through sophisticated logistical processes.
Questions:
- Why does Top Banana constantly check to ensure that its fruit is the right temperature, color, and consistency?
- Why is it important for companies like Top Banana to have well-designed logistical plans in place?