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Podcast: Moving Distribution Forward

McLane Grocery President Chris Smith on the state of the supply chain

Two years ago, the pandemic shook up the supply chain like never before. Today, distributor McLane Co. is re-establishing itself with new technology, foodservice and a revamped trade show.

CSP Editor-in-Chief Steve Holtz discusses the distributor’s culture of continuous improvement and the state of distribution with McLane Grocery President Chris Smith.

“At Your Convenience” brings industry experts and analysts together with CSP editors to discuss the latest in c-store news and trends. From mergers and acquisitions to foodservice and technology, the podcast delivers the story straight to listeners in short-format episodes, perfect for the morning commute or a quick break at the office.

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