L.I.N.K. Live | Food Logistics Editors Explain Why Supply Chain Professionals are Holiday Shopping in August

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna underscore the importance of getting a jump on your holiday shopping now, and detail how and why the supply chain is already being impacted.

August 11, 2021

Brielle JaekelMarina MayerMackenna Moralez

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna underscore the importance of getting a jump on your holiday shopping now, and detail how and why the supply chain is already being impacted. What should we talk about next week on #LINKLive?

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