Japan McDonald's to reduce deliveries to cope with looming '2024 Problem'

TOKYO, Sep 21 (News On Japan) - Japan McDonald's will reduce the frequency of delivering ingredients and supplies from its logistics warehouses to its stores by 20% starting next month.

This reduction will apply to approximately 40% of the nationwide stores, totaling around 1,100 stores. Currently, deliveries are carried out roughly six times a week, and the plan is to reduce this to about five times a week. This move aims to address the so-called '2024 problem,' which involves a shortage of drivers and logistical challenges.

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Japan's 89-year-old former empress Michiko fractured her right femur near the upper thigh on Sunday after falling at her residence. She is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday morning at the University of Tokyo Hospital.

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