In humanitarian operations, logistics is more than just moving goods, it’s about saving lives. As we highlighted in our recent blog post, "Saving Lives with Supply Chains", disasters, conflicts, and crises require rapid, well-coordinated, and efficient supply chains to ensure that aid reaches those
Massively Multiplayer Disaster Response Collaboration
As we bump up against the limits of what our planet's ecosystems can handle, the frequency and intensity of natural and human-made disasters will increase exponentially. Second only to the skill and bravery of the people involved in disaster response, the supply chains and logistics that support
How Humanitarian Organizations Use SCM Globe as Part of their Disaster Response
In the face of a natural disaster, it is important to respond quickly, as this can save lives. One of the greatest challenges in the midst of a natural disaster is to get the necessary supplies to the affected areas quickly and efficiently. This could make the difference between life and death and
Humanitarian Supply Chains: Syria Evacuation Scenario (CIV and MIL)
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Mission Planning Under Conditions of Stress and Uncertainty. We live in a world where joint military and civilian humanitarian missions are called for with increasing frequency. Working through this case will give you deeper insights into the logistics required to support
Nepal Earthquake Disaster Response Supply Chain
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Using supply chain simulations for disaster response (DR) mission planning provides a framework for effective collaboration and coordination between logistics providers from Government, Military, NGO, and Commercial organizations. The more these organizations work together in a
Disaster Response Supply Chains: Flooding Scenario
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Challenges of Disaster Response (DR) Supply Chains and Humanitarian Logistics - decentralized decision-making in unpredictable environments. You are in charge of coordinating a major disaster response effort. You are working with a geographically dispersed team of people