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This Week in Logistics News (June 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Home Depot is undergoing a $500 million cost savings push that will see the company reduce its supply chain holding capacity, EVP and CFO Richard McPhail said during a June 13 investor and analyst conference. As such, electric and alternative energy vehicles are in-demand green solutions, the study found. percent in 2021 and 2.8

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Continental commitment by African Governments to school feeding

World Food Programme Logistics

Spurring innovation, food safety and quality capacity strengthening and economic resilience This year’s Africa Day of School Feeding comes at the heels of the first ever Future of Food Safety Conference held at the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. School meals programmes are an investment in Africa’s future.

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Resources for Women in the Skilled Trades

WorkWave

Studies show that when the women’s labor force participation rises , so does the economy and the GDP. Consider the percentages of women in the following industries: Agriculture: 25% Automotive repair and maintenance: 9.7% Electric power generation, transmission, and distribution: 22.3% Women’s participation in the U.S.