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The CIO's Increasing Role in Supply Chain

Michael Saitow, Chief Information Officer, M.S. Walker, Inc.

June 7, 2010

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At M.S. Walker, Inc., a family-run distributor of wine and spirits, chief information officer Michael Saitow involves himself in business activities ranging well beyond the traditional definition of that role. [Run Time (Min:) 9:45]

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