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• A key component of the U.S. military, today's National Guard plays an even greater role, serving both community and country.
• Because of this understanding and support, Robert Kufner, President and CEO at Designatronics, was nominated by First Lieutenant Walter for the Patriot Award.
• The Patriot Award acknowledges employers for their outstanding support of their Guard and Reserve employees.
• The award was presented by the Executive Director of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), Ret.

• BOSTON, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a well-deserved acknowledgment of a career dedicated to advancing the life sciences and healthcare supply chain sector, Supply & Demand Chain Executive has awarded Shabbir Dahod, President and Chief Executive Officer of TraceLink, a 2024 Pros to Know Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Shabbir Dahod has made remarkable contributions to the life sciences and healthcare industry, distinguishing himself through his dedication to enhancing the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain.
• "I'm truly honored to be recognized by Supply & Demand Chain Executive in their Pros to Know Awards.
• Winners of the 2024 Pros to Know Awards, including Dahod, will be featured in the March 2024 issue of Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

• Drawing from Interos' expertise managing supply chain restrictions and shifts for global organizations, Bisceglie emphasized the need for agility and innovation in leading through diverse regulatory landscapes.
• Bisceglie highlighted the complexities of navigating contradictory dynamics in emerging industries, citing the dichotomy between transparency mandates and data protection regulations such as Germany's Supply Chain Act.
• "Germany fines companies for lack of supply chain transparency while also providing data protection for not disclosing data."
• Bisceglie advocated for newer enterprises to prioritize a customer-first approach over direct engagement with regulators in their initial growth stages.

• The Federal Trade Commission today issued a report on the causes behind grocery supply chain disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The report revealed that large market participants accelerated and distorted the negative effects associated with supply chain disruptions.
• The FTC’s report also examined how supply chain disruptions affected competition among retailers, wholesalers, and producers, as well as the impacts on consumers and businesses.
• “The FTC’s report examining U.S. grocery supply chains finds that dominant firms used this moment to come out ahead at the expense of their competitors and the communities they serve.” As the report explains, supply chain disruptions did not equally impact every retailer, wholesaler, or producer.

Competitive Impacts of Supply Chain Disruptions

The report highlights several key insights regarding market structure and business conduct among grocery retailers, wholesalers, and producers, as well as their effects on consumers. These insights include:
The Commission voted 3-0 to issue the staff report. Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter issued a statement.