Pros to Know: Customer Service is Everything in Supply Chain

Martin Verwijmeren, CEO and co-founder of MPO, explains why it's crucial companies maintain positive customer service.

April 13, 2022

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If you do not please the customers, you will not have a have a good supply chain, according to Martin Verwijmeren, CEO and co-founder of MPO and one of this year's Pros to Know winners. Verwijmeren details why it's important to combine operation excellence and customer experience for clients.

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