Disruptive Technology and Supply-Chain Excellence at 3M | SupplyChainBrain

Disruptive Technology and Supply-Chain Excellence at 3M

Scott Olson, VP Manufacturing & SC Services, 3M Company

June 26, 2014

Scott Olson, vice president of manufacturing and supply chain services with 3M, describes the company's approach to "disruptive technology," as well as the structure of its Center of Excellence. [Run Time (Min.): 11:04]

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