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Humanitarian Logistics: Crisis Supply Chain Management
Develop skills in emergency supply chain coordination and logistics management for disaster relief operations and humanitarian aid distribution.
Develop skills in emergency supply chain coordination and logistics management for disaster relief operations and humanitarian aid distribution.
Master the art of humanitarian logistics with this comprehensive MIT course. Explore how supply chain management principles can be applied in dynamic, resource-constrained crisis situations. Learn to plan emergency operations that deliver essential goods and services to those affected by natural disasters, epidemics, conflicts, and other humanitarian crises. Gain skills in creating timely and efficient supply chain plans, understanding humanitarian contexts, and coordinating emergency response systems. This course prepares you for impactful roles in humanitarian organizations, government agencies, and international development, equipping you with the knowledge to make a real difference in crisis situations.
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What you'll learn
Understand the unique challenges of humanitarian logistics and crisis supply chains
Create effective humanitarian demand plans using evidence-based approaches
Develop supply plans for procurement, inventory, and contingencies in crisis situations
Design robust distribution plans for delivering vital supplies in emergency contexts
Adapt logistics plans to evolving humanitarian crisis scenarios
Communicate plans effectively for coordinated action in meeting humanitarian needs
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to humanitarian logistics, focusing on applying supply chain management concepts in crisis situations. Students learn to plan and execute emergency operations that deliver essential goods and services to affected populations. The curriculum covers the nature of humanitarian contexts, structure of emergency response systems, and fundamental principles of supply chain management adapted for crisis scenarios. Key topics include creating humanitarian demand plans, developing supply plans for procurement and inventory, designing distribution systems, and adapting logistics plans to changing crisis contexts. The course emphasizes practical skills in planning, coordination, and communication for effective humanitarian response. It's designed to accommodate students from various backgrounds, including those new to supply chain or humanitarian work, as well as experienced professionals looking to apply their skills in humanitarian contexts.
Natural Hazards, Crisis Management Risks, Community Vulnerability, Humanitarian Principles, Humanitarian Standards
Module 1
Emergency Management Systems, Logistics Systems, Supply Chain Processes and Flows
Module 2
Demand Forecasting, Needs Assessment, Demand Planning
Module 3
Procurement, Donations, Stockpile, Inventory, and Replenishment Planning
Module 4
Transportation, Warehousing, and Distribution Planning
Module 5
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Instructor
7 Courses
Pioneer in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management and Logistics Innovation
Dr. Jarrod Goentzel is the Founder and Director of the MIT Humanitarian Supply Chain Lab and Principal Research Scientist at MIT's Center for Transportation & Logistics, where he leads groundbreaking research in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management. After earning his Ph.D. from Georgia Tech's School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, he joined MIT in 2003 to establish the Zaragoza Logistics Center in Spain, the first node in the MIT Global SCALE Network. His research focuses on developing better supply chain management systems, information systems, and decision support technology to meet human needs in resource-constrained settings. Through extensive fieldwork and engagement with private sector, government agencies, and humanitarian organizations across multiple continents, he has pioneered approaches to improve emergency response efforts and strengthen vulnerable community supply chains. His contributions to education include creating innovative residential and online courses in humanitarian logistics, international operations, and supply chain finance, while using simulation games to build leadership skills. Before his current role, he served as Executive Director of MIT's Supply Chain Management Program, demonstrating his commitment to both practical application and academic excellence in supply chain management.
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