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A desert turned oasis

World Food Programme Logistics

Surveys had shown that the land in Kalobeyei was fertile and with a well-thought out plan, rainwater harvesting was feasible and could support agricultural activities. Kalobeyei settlement was established to demonstrate that refugees, given the right tools, can eventually make a living with reduced external assistance.

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“Thank you for being a great mother and father to your children.”

World Food Programme Logistics

WFP believes that women’s participation in income-generating activities and encouraging them to contribute to the improvement of the household’s food security is an important action to take in making real progress in the community. They surveyed and validated the farmers in our community. They visited our house and our farmland.

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The Overarching Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

China, a major consumer of global commodities and agricultural products, was the first to shut its borders and impose lockdowns due to the virus. Accumulating regular demand and additional demand for services, especially food and medical supplies, strained truckload capacities. 85% struggled with insufficient digital technologies.

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The Overarching Impact of COVID-19 on Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

China, a major consumer of global commodities and agricultural products, was the first to shut its borders and impose lockdowns due to the virus. Accumulating regular demand and additional demand for services, especially food and medical supplies, strained truckload capacities. 85% struggled with insufficient digital technologies.

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16 Forklift Alternatives [Pros/Cons, Costs, and Applications]

Conger

Common applications include: General warehousing Retail Manufacturing Food and beverage Cold storage Pros Simpler than forklifts to operate Can move heavier loads than manual pallet trucks (6,000 to 8,000 lbs.) Costs A manual pallet jack typically costs between $400 and $800, depending on the manufacturer, design, and other factors.

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Digitalisation: quicker off the blocks

Automotive Logistics

Behind the frenzied hype of cryptocurrency and the attention bitcoin has received in the financial markets, blockchain has emerged as a digital technology tool that will transform the logistics landscape. But the platform has expanded beyond just Japan.