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Similar to logistics in the corporate sector in the 1980s, the logistics function in the humanitarian sector is under-recognized, under-utilized and under-resourced. With increasing numbers of natural and man-made disasters, organizations face challenges due to the limited number of available experienced and trained logisticians and a lack of up-to-date technology systems. Organizations recognize that failure to effectively manage the movement of supplies and services causes the supply and logistics chain to stagnate. Despite the exceptional work of humanitarian organizations, disruptions and bottlenecks in the receipt, warehousing transportation, tracking and delivery of relief remain common occurrences.
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| LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS |
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The Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions program at Fritz Institute brings urgently needed recognition and resources to humanitarian logistics to improve the delivery of aid. The program brings corporate, academic and humanitarian sector supply chain expertise together for more efficient disaster relief operations and the development of a professional community of humanitarian logisticians. The impact of the Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions program includes:
- Faster and more effective relief delivery to people in need due to improved supply chain management
- Cost savings to humanitarian organizations due to improved procurement and logistics best practices
- Professionalization of the logistics function due to greater emphasis on training and accountability
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| CERTIFICATION PROGRAM |
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| Formal training program to become a certified humanitarian logistician incorporating best practices from both commercial and humanitarian organizations. |
| HUMANITARIAN LOGISTICS CONFERENCE |
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| Annual forum that brings together humanitarian logistics professionals to address their common interests in an impartial environment. |
| RESEARCH |
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The latest research and studies focused on the humanitarian supply chain.
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| More than 38 million people around the world are infected by HIV/AIDS, 25 million in Africa alone. |
| Fritz Institute has worked closely with us and brought in private sector advisors like Intel that have helped us revamp our entire containment process and it's led to great benefits. |
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George Rupp, President,
International Rescue Committee |
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