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Three solutions against climate change, simply explained

World Food Programme Logistics

Since the early 1990s, the frequency of these extreme weather events has doubled. Proactive instead of reactive: forecast-based financing Humanitarian aid is no exception: the earlier a risk is responded to, the better and more efficient the response is. saves up to four US Dollars in humanitarian aid after a disaster.

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Drones to the rescue as Cyclone Desmond storms Mozambique

World Food Programme Logistics

It is an example of how new technology can save lives and help communities hit by disasters within shorter time spans,” says Androulla Kaminara, Director at the European Union’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO). “In In these workshops, South-South collaboration is prioritized.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

The club also organizes a roundtable event each semester that brings students and companies together to explore opportunities for internships and jobs. For example, as online sales reach a record high, B2C service provider Jet.com uses some creative logistics concepts to bring value to customers.