L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Women in Supply Chain Again

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss women in supply chain and what companies are doing to recruit and retain more female talent.

July 7, 2021

Brielle JaekelMarina MayerMackenna Moralez

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss women in supply chain and what companies are doing to recruit and retain more female talent. What should we discuss next week on #LINKLIVE?

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