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Supply Chain Is Risky Business

Douglas Kent, VP, Avnet Velocity, Avnet

December 6, 2012

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Once potential supply chain risks have been identified, assessed and prioritized, it may be determined that the cost of mitigation is too great, says Douglas Kent, vice president of Avnet Velocity, Avnet. [Run Time (Min.): 6:14]

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