Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: Disruptions Shed Tremendous Light on the Cold Chain

David Sours, SVP at CBRE, explains how there's been a groundswell of interest in the cold food chain and details how companies are making adjustments as a result.

March 9, 2022

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David Sours, SVP at CBRE and one of the recipients of Food Logistics' Rock Stars of the Supply Chain award, explains how there's been a groundswell of interest in the cold food chain and details how companies are making adjustments as a result.

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