L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Introduce Liz Longstreet Darr as Food Logistics' Rock Star of the Supply Chain

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Food Logistics' 2021 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain to talk about the importance of quality leadership in the supply chain.

March 17, 2021

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Marina, Brielle and Mackenna sit down with Food Logistics' 2021 Rock Stars of the Supply Chain to talk about the importance of quality leadership in the supply chain. #LINKLive

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