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Fri, Sep 18, 2020 | Posted by Aurora Toth

How CEOs of mid-size companies should think about their supply chains during any crisis

As CEOs grapple with managing through the current economic volatility wrought by COVID-19, another area we dive into in this series of articles is supply chain management.

My collaborator on this subject is Juli Lassow of JHL Solutions who spent her career at Target, Inc. in Merchandising and Global Sourcing roles. Juli now helps companies plan and navigate the intricacies of a modern supply chain and adjust strategy during times of change.

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Pandemic Prowess: A Leadership Playbook for CEOs of Mid-Size Companies During Challenging Times

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