Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Emergency Logistics

• Meaning and importance of emergency logistics in crisis response

• Types of emergencies: natural disasters, conflicts, pandemics, industrial accidents

• Emergency logistics cycle: preparedness, response, recovery

• Key actors in emergency logistics: Government, NGOs, military, private sector

• Case Study: Logistics lessons learned from global emergency responses

Module 2: Risk Assessment and Contingency Planning

• Identifying vulnerabilities in supply chains

• Business continuity and contingency planning frameworks

• Scenario-based planning and logistics forecasting

• Resource needs assessment and prioritization under limited capacity

• Practical Exercise: Developing a simple emergency logistics plan

Module 3: Emergency Procurement, Warehousing, and Stock Pre-Positioning

• Rapid procurement procedures for emergencies

• Pre-positioning of critical supplies and buffer stocks

• Emergency warehousing operations and layout adjustments

• Cold chain and special cargo considerations

• Workshop: Designing a temporary emergency warehouse setup

Module 4: Transportation, Fleet Coordination, and Distribution Networks

• Selecting and coordinating transport modes during disruptions

• Fleet allocation, scheduling, and routing for emergency deliveries

• Accessing hard-to-reach or unsafe areas

• Working with local distributors and community networks

• Field Exercise: Planning an emergency last-mile distribution route

Module 5: Multi-Agency Coordination, Communication, and Evaluation

• Command structures and coordination frameworks (EOC, ICS, Cluster System)

• Communication protocols during emergency operations

• Team leadership under crisis conditions

• Monitoring, reporting, and after-action reviews for continuous improvement

• Group Activity: Simulation of a coordinated emergency logistics response