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Nov 2024
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The Buzz: Transforming Supply Chain Plan...

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Join us for this week's episode of The Buzz, as we dive into how adaptive planning is revolutionizing how organizations approach supply chain management, allowing for greater flexibility and responsiveness to a changing market.In this episode, hosts Scott Luton and Kim Reuter welcome special guests Rick McDonald, CEO of Rick McDonald Supply Chain Advisory, a ... Show More
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