Course Overview
The primary objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding and practical use of global logistics and supply chain management in disaster management. The course provides a systematic overview of the planning, organization, operational, and financial dimensions of global logistics and supply chain management in disaster management situations.
At the end of the course students will acquire knowledge on the importance of logistics function in the provision of humanitarian assistance, acquaint themselves on the basics of managing logistics during humanitarian response, appreciate the significance of coordinated supply chain management for an efficient and effective humanitarian response, and how to use scarce resources during emergencies to enhance the quality of humanitarian operations.
Course Content
- Logistics in the humanitarian context
- Procurement and contracting
- Supply chain coordination
- Transport in humanitarian operations
- Assessment and planning
- Risk management
- Information and ICT
- Working with diverse cultures
- Fleet management
- Customs clearance-exports and imports
- Warehouse management and inventory control
Exercises:
After reading course materials, students are expected to complete some relevant exercises and tasks to test their own learning.
Assignments
Students will be required to submit three assignments to demonstrate their understanding of the course content.
DURATION: 3 Months
REGIONS TARGETED: Global
COURSE FEE: €500
ORGANIZERS: GRI
LANGUAGE: English and French
FORMAT: Online Learning
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