Pros to Know: ChainSequence's Bill Mrzlak Talks Uniting Sound Supply Chain Practices

Bill Mrzlak, president, ChainSequence, Inc., was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award.

April 9, 2024

ChainSequence, Inc

Bill Mrzlak, president, ChainSequence, Inc., was named one of our Lifetime Achievement award winners from this year’s Pros to Know award, presented by Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

We talk exclusively with Mrzlak about his journey, his goals, what he would tell his future and past self and his crusade to unite sound supply chain practices with goals-oriented S&OP programs.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the 2024 Pros to Know winners.

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