L.I.N.K. | Different Voices at the Table Solves Problems

Anna Karlsdottir, CQO at Controlant, details why diversity in the supply chain helps solve problems from different perspectives.

October 5, 2021

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Anna Karlsdottir, CQO at Controlant, details why diversity in the supply chain helps solve problems from different perspectives.

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