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Humanitarian Supply Chains

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Simulations for Logistics Training and Mission Planning

Disaster response and humanitarian supply chains need to react quickly and effectively to unexpected events. We worked with the Global Logistics Cluster of the World Food Program on a proof of concept project to create an online training and planning platform for their logistics staff and staff from other organizations they partner with. The result of that project is available as a case study in our online library. It's called "Nepal Earthquake Disaster Response - 2015".

This humanitarian supply chain model is built with real data. Simulations show what actually happened. You respond to make improvements in the supply chain design to fix problems that arise in the simulations. Use what you learn in these simulations to design and plan supply chains for new missions.

Design and Monitor Supply Chains Anywhere in the World

Quickly model any supply chain by defining the four entities - products, facilities, vehicles, routes. Place them on a map of the world. Run simulatons to see how well they perform. Keep improving your design to increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of the supply chains you design. Find out what modes of transportation and what facility locations work best.

Use a steamlined 5-Step process to plan the supply chains and logistics operations that support disaster response missions - Mission and Operations Planning.

We and our consulting partners can help you get started, see more about our services and pricing here SCM Globe Services and Pricing.

Humanitarian and Disaster Response Case Studies

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 those people are the next most critical component […]

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 coordinated and timely manner, the more successful the mission will be. Earthquakes are not uncommon in […]

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 humanitarian and military operations. Situation Report — There is suddenly an […]

Blog Posts

Local & Sustainable Supply Chains – The Blue Ocean Cooperative

Imagine an aqua farmer’s cooperative called “Blue Ocean Co-op”. Its member farmers sell what they grow and harvest at their ocean farms to the cooperative, and the co-op focuses on finding customers and delivering the seafood to those customers. The co-op also finds suppliers to provide operating supplies for the farmers. You have been hired […]

Wargames Need Accurate Logistics

Wargames are not only for war. They are a way for groups of people to think about a wide range of situations and how they might respond. Wargames are being adopted to explore challenges and devise strategies in many areas: military campaigns; disaster response; business operations; and environmental sustainability. Wargaming is becoming so popular in […]

Lean Management for Non-manufacturing Functions: Part 1

Two people will give two different answers if asked about the definition of Lean. In fact, the definition is not that important. What is important instead are the principles and objectives of Lean thinking. Generally speaking, Lean is all about respecting people, delivering value to customers, and pursuing perfection through continuous improvement. To do that, […]

Start Planning Humanitarian Supply Chains Today

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