As we bump up against the limits of what our planet's ecosystems can handle, the frequency and intensity of natural and human-made disasters will increase exponentially. Second only to the skill and bravery of the people involved in disaster response, the supply chains and logistics that support
How IoT, AI, and Blockchain Can Create a Sustainable Supply Chain
Sustainability has become one of the most important concerns of every organization across different industries. Research from McKinsey & Company shows that companies with high ratings for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have a lower cost of debt and equity and outperform the
How Humanitarian Organizations Use SCM Globe as Part of their Disaster Response
In the face of a natural disaster, it is important to respond quickly, as this can save lives. One of the greatest challenges in the midst of a natural disaster is to get the necessary supplies to the affected areas quickly and efficiently. This could make the difference between life and death and
Connecting Supply Chains To A Federation Of VR Training Simulations
Military logistics operations face a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. In this time of rising geopolitical tensions, supply chains are under continuous pressure. This is especially true for military supply chains that deliver the supplies and equipment needed for any mission
SCM Globe simulations for use by humanitarian organizations
We worked with the World Food Program to create an online logistics training platform for their logistics staff and staff at other organizations they work with on humanitarian and disaster response operations. Supply chain models can be built and simulated to support planning for real supply chains
Humanitarian Supply Chains: Syria Evacuation Scenario (CIV and MIL)
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Mission Planning Under Conditions of Stress and Uncertainty. We live in a world where joint military and civilian humanitarian missions are called for with increasing frequency. Working through this case will give you deeper insights into the logistics required to support
Nepal Earthquake Disaster Response Supply Chain
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Using supply chain simulations for disaster response (DR) mission planning provides a framework for effective collaboration and coordination between logistics providers from Government, Military, NGO, and Commercial organizations. The more these organizations work together in a
Disaster Response Supply Chains: Flooding Scenario
CASE STUDY CONCEPT: Challenges of Disaster Response (DR) Supply Chains and Humanitarian Logistics - decentralized decision-making in unpredictable environments. You are in charge of coordinating a major disaster response effort. You are working with a geographically dispersed team of people