Published in Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (CSCSC) e-Newsletter - September 17 2007

Where is the supply chain more vital than in perishable-food distribution? Given its market position, the above statement from Galen Weston about the direction of the Loblaw Companies grocery-store chain should resonate with all key stakeholder groups, including investors, suppliers, employees and customers. It would, however, be naïve to think – or even hope – that these groups would form identical impressions upon hearing this statement.