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Morrisons continues convenience and wholesale focus with new appointment

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Michael Kosciukiewicz is set to join Morrisons this month in the newly created role of supply chain & logistics director for convenience and wholesale. With logistics experience and knowledge of the end to end supply chain of several global retailers, Kosciukiewicz will be responsible for further improving…

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