L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Talk SCN Summit, Biden's New Task Force and the Solar Panel Shortage

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna review the first two days of the SCN Summit and discuss Biden's new supply chain task force and why there's a current shortage in solar panels on this week's #LINKLIVE.

June 9, 2021

Brielle JaekelMarina MayerMackenna Moralez

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna review the first two days of the SCN Summit and discuss Biden's new supply chain task force and why there's a current shortage in solar panels on this week's #LINKLIVE. What supply chain topics do you want us to cover?

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