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When Competitors Collaborate: Logistics Experts on Disaster Frontlines

The earthquake in Japan, Hurricane Katrina in the United States, the tsunamis in South and Southeast Asia and the droughts in the Horn of Africa have made it clear that disasters can strike anytime, anywhere. In 2011, the costliest year in history for natural disasters, the world economy lost $366 billion. More than 200 million people were affected. Humanitarian relief requires a coordinated, global approach. Yet in an era in which companies seek to develop corporate responsibility initiatives that differentiate themselves from their competitors, you might be surprised to learn about a collection of logistics-focused companies coming together to meet community needs.
Posted on Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 By Leela Stake
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