Introduction to Disaster Logistics and Supply Chain Management
IS-52Course Overview
This course provides an overview of disaster logistics and supply chain management, focusing on the unique challenges and solutions related to emergency response. Participants will gain foundational knowledge of logistics terminology, disaster-specific supply chain components, risk identification, resilience strategies, governance frameworks, and the role of technology in disaster logistics. The course aims to equip learners with the skills necessary to understand and support logistics operations during disasters, preparing them for more advanced training and operational roles.
Course Objectives:
- Describe key logistics and supply chain terminology.
- Recognize disaster-specific logistics components and interdependencies.
- Identify risks and vulnerabilities in disaster supply chains.
- Recognize the ripple effects of disruptions and strategies for resilience.
- Identify governance frameworks and public-private collaboration in disaster logistics.
- Describe policies, partnerships, and strategies for SC resilience.
- Discuss systems thinking and leveraging technology for disaster logistics.
- Recall the tools for rapid sourcing, transportation rerouting, and real-time situational awareness.
Primary Audience
Public sector organizations and associations at the SLTT levels and federal agencies, private sector organizations and associations, non-profits, Emergency managers, planning personnel in disaster logistics and supply chain
Course Date
7/30/2026
Prerequisites
None
