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Digital Distribution Means More Supply Chain Complexity

Rob Hills, Partner, Deloitte Consulting

July 19, 2010

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The number of physical units of entertainment product will decrease in the years to come, says Rob Hills, partner with Deloitte Consulting, but the requirements of supply-chain management will be more complex and demanding than ever. [Run Time (Min:) 9:41]

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