summer – the company is also feeling a heavy impact of increasing drought conditions throughout North America . But Cargill ’ s actions in the Ukraine are a good reminder of how to react if one of your own facilities is caught up in the crossfire of a rapidly escalating conflict .
Protect Your Employees First There were no injuries during the missile strike at Cargill ’ s Ukraine facility , and much of that can likely be attributed to the fact that it was not actively occupied with Cargill employees when it was struck . According to reports , Cargill shuttered its Donetsk plant on July 4 as tensions of the conflict began to rise and become a concern , leaving it to idle until conditions improve .
It seems counterintuitive to leave a facility idle , but this can also be seen as a critically important move ,
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