Warehouse Group works with govt to protect supply chains

Warehouse Group works with govt to protect supply chains
Dan Brunskill
The Warehouse Group is working with the government to ensure the public is able to access essential products during any supply chain disruption caused by efforts to control the covid-19 outbreak.As countries continue to implement tighter travel restrictions to curb the spread of the virus, the risk of supply chain interruption increases. This has led to panic buying of essential goods.Chief executive Nick Grayston said Warehouse Group was working “heavily” with the government to manage any run on products and ensure consumers can access product...

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