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McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 38,000 locations in over 100 countries. Together with employees, franchisees and suppliers, McDonald’s is committed to using its Scale for Good to make changes customers want and that will have a meaningful impact on the environment. Within the company, that means providing an inclusive work atmosphere, development training and support. Through initiatives such as the McDonald’s Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN), the company has created a culture where women have countless opportunities to succeed and grow.

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe good health is the foundation of vibrant lives, thriving communities and forward progress. That’s why for more than 130 years, we have aimed to keep people well at every age and every stage of life. Today, as the world’s largest and most broadly-based health care company, we are committed to using our reach and size for good. We strive to improve access and affordability, create healthier communities, and put a healthy mind, body and environment within reach of everyone, everywhere. We are blending our heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly change the trajectory of health for humanity.

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NIKE, Inc., based near Beaverton, Ore., is the world’s leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly-owned NIKE, Inc. subsidiary brands include Converse, which designs, markets and distributes athletic lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories; and Hurley, which designs, markets and distributes surf and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories.

Optimas is the leading global industrial distributor and service provider specializing in fastening and supply chain solutions for manufacturers seeking to improve efficiency and profitability. We serve a wide range of industries and successfully partner with over 5,000 customers because we understand and cater to their individual needs. With our commitment to industry best practices, we enhance our customers operations with an extensive network of distribution centers, quality labs, manufacturing facilities, a broad product range and trusted quality suppliers. Our Mission and Vision is one team enabling customer success by creating value to enable customer success as a premier global industrial distributor and service provider while giving back to the communities where we work and live. Our people are our biggest differentiator. They’re passionate, dedicated and service-oriented. We are driven by our core THREAD values that translate globally—Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Excellence, Accountability and Drive. We embody these values when we engage with our customers, suppliers, teams and communities.

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 32,500 stores around the globe, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at stories.starbucks.com.

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At EY, our purpose is Building a better working world. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities. We’re dedicated to helping organizations solve their toughest challenges and realize their greatest ambitions – from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies – and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

Intel put the Silicon in Silicon Valley, and today our technology remains at the core of the most exciting, life-changing innovations on the planet. We are an industry leader and trusted brand partner of choice. Intel has created the powerful technologies that have transformed, and continue to transform, the world’s digital infrastructure, where data has emerged as a transformational force through an explosion of devices that permeate all our interactions. Retail stores, hospitals, manufacturing plants, and even automobiles are becoming factories of data. That data must be moved, stored, and processed faster and more securely than before. In this era of distributed intelligence, where computing is pervasive, we are now transforming to capitalize on market shifts to position ourselves and our customers for growth. We have extended our reach by leveraging our scale, experience, and diverse product portfolio to capitalize on cloud, AI, 5G network transformation and the intelligent, autonomous edge — the fastest growing opportunities for Intel and our customers. Learn more about how Intel is expanding the boundaries of technology to make the most amazing experiences possible at www.intel.com.

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ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.5 billion and more than 140,000 employees in 350+ offices throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include janitorial, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes – from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909.

At Ulta Beauty, the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services – the complete beauty experience. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our more than 1,250 stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

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Armada is a supply chain and logistics management company that creates innovative, fully integrated supply chain solutions that deliver competitive advantages and improve business performance for its clients. Armada’s clients range from Fortune 500 companies to privately held and family-owned businesses. The company has become one of the largest outsourced logistic providers to the foodservice industry and has operations and offices around the country. Armada believes that there’s a better way to run global supply chains—a better way rooted in simplicity, transparency and extraordinary service. By developing partnerships and collaborating with its clients and their trading partners, Armada is revolutionizing the way supply chains are managed by creating smaller, smarter and more agile supply chains that adjust to the changing demands of the marketplace.

Arrive Logistics is one of the fastest-growing freight brokerages in the nation, with exponential growth in both size and revenue yearly since its founding in 2014. Arrive’s team brings a unique sense of grit and determination to their work—focusing on the distinct needs of shippers and carriers and work to exceed their expectations every day with unparalleled service, seamless tech capabilities and custom solutions. With headquarters in Austin, TX and an office in Chicago, IL. Arrive has been recognized by Inc. as both a Best Workplace and an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company. Learn more at arrivelogistics.com.

Optricity creates and supports warehousing analysis, optimization and performance improvement software. To develop sustainable solutions, including its highly acclaimed warehouse slotting application, OptiSlot DC™ software, Optricity utilizes a blend of warehousing domain expertise, advanced mathematics and software engineering skills. The Platform of planning solutions includes slotting, profiling, integration, simulation, @Ease Warehousing Technologies™ and the Moves Conductor™ for warehousing operations.

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Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible. We are focused on building an even more helpful Google for everyone. We aspire to give billions of people the tools they need to increase their knowledge, health, happiness, and success. Google is committed to making diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do—from how we build our products to how we build, grow and retain our workforce. It’s part of how we show up in our communities as well. With over 35,000 employees participating in 16 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) across 52 countries, Google’s employee-led resource groups are instrumental in fostering inclusion and advocating on behalf of communities.

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XPO Logistics, Inc. is a top ten global logistics provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company operates as a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets in 30 countries, with 1,537 locations and more than 100,000 employees. XPO uses its network to help more than 50,000 customers manage their goods more efficiently throughout their supply chains. The company has two reporting segments, transportation and logistics, and within these segments its business is well diversified by geographies, verticals and types of service. XPO’s corporate headquarters is in Greenwich, Conn., USA, and its European headquarters is in Lyon, France.

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Bimbo QSR, a division of the largest bakery company in the world, Grupo Bimbo, is a global bakery leader in high-speed customized sandwich carriers. We proudly supply Quick Service Restaurant chains around the world with high quality sandwich buns and artisan rolls from our 46 bakeries, located in 22 Countries. We leverage the strength of our global bakery system to serve our local customers and communities with excellence. At Bimbo QSR, we have an unwavering commitment to our customers and a collaborative partnering philosophy.

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private investment firm with a strategy predicated on building stronger businesses. Blending investment insights with industry operating experience, CD&R seeks to help companies grow and prosper. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of $30 billion in 89 companies with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $140 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London.

Hassett Logistics is a leader in time-definite and expedited transportation and logistics solutions. Chicago-based, Hassett’s success of more than 40 years is based on commitment to our employees, our customers, and our community. We focus on our core strengths of industry experience, safe and reliable transportation and a high level of customer service, while at the same time supporting the changing needs of our customers through new technologies and processes. Hassett has offices throughout the country combined with a network of over 250 agents on a global basis. A privately-held Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Hassett strives to provide a work environment that supports individual growth and encourages team contributions.

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