Show Notes
Mark This! explores responsible sourcing at Aramark, the unit that drives local procurement, supplier diversity, and sustainable sourcing across the enterprise. Responsible sourcing is a shared priority with the enterprise and with our partners as clients and customers want the bigger story behind the products and services we provide. They want to know where their food comes from and how we are supporting local communities and economies. In this episode, we focus on supplier diversity and speak with three guests who seek to expand the footprint of our local, sustainable, and diverse supply chain every day.
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