L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk Workforce Development

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk workforce development in the supply chain.

April 28, 2021

Brielle JaekelMarina MayerMackenna Moralez

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna talk workforce development in the supply chain, following SCN Summit: Workforce Development. #LINKLive

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