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Did you know that there are nearly 20-40 million victims of modern slavery right this very moment? And that human trafficking is a $150 BILLION industry in the USA alone?

In this special episode of Supply Chain Now, host Scott Luton discusses the travesties of modern slavery and human trafficking and shares 3 things you may not know about modern slavery and human trafficking.  Learn what industries are affected most, some examples of modern slavery, and ways in which you and your organization can help to bring an end to modern slavery as we know it, right in our own backyards.

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