Humanitarian Supply Chains

Humanitarian Supply Chain: Fighting the Good Fight for West Coast Farm Workers

Monday, September 21, 2020 · Patrick Burnson Port of Los Angeles recently teamed with Logistics Victory Los Angeles and CMA CGM Group to donate 75,000 respiratory facemasks to the United Farm Workers of America.

Unique COVID-19 Challenges Being Met By Humanitarian Cold Chain Services

Thursday, July 30, 2020 · Patrick Burnson With the ongoing pandemic crisis, it is heartening to learn that new strides in humanitarian supply chains are being made by leading providers of national distribution services.

Humanitarian Supply Chain: ALAN Launches Intelligence Center for COVID-19

Thursday, April 16, 2020 · Patrick Burnson The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has recently launched the ALAN Supply Chain Intelligence Center (http://alanaid.org/map), which provides a cloud-based, real-time view of the latest COVID-19 impacts via an easy-to-use map.

Global Supply Chain Stakeholders Putting More Heat on China to End Slavery

Tuesday, March 10, 2020 · Patrick Burnson While many supply chain stakeholders are currently concerned with containing the spread of an epidemic emanating from China, other major industry players are keeping their eyes fixed on addressing another scourge yet to be wiped out: Slavery

Oldest Humanitarian Supply Chains Date Back to Days of Chivalry

Monday, December 23, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Across the world, the Order of Malta is dedicated to the preservation of human dignity and the care of all those in need, regardless of their origin or religion.

American Logistics Aid Network Urges Precautions, Preparation For Hurricane Dorian

Thursday, August 29, 2019 · Patrick Burnson As Hurricane Dorian heads toward the mainland U.S., the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is urging residents of Florida, the Gulf Coast and other parts of the Southeast to start preparing – and advising the logistics community to get ready to help.

Interview: James G. Featherstone Shares Views on Current State of Humanitarian Supply Chains

Friday, August 2, 2019 · Patrick Burnson The UN estimates that by 2050, 68% of the world's population will live in urban areas. That is an additional 2.5 billion people. This increases the size, scope, and complexity of our response and recovery efforts.

Exclusive Interview: The American Logistics Aid Network Chief Outlines Future Strategies

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 · Patrick Burnson Humanitarian response allows employees and potential employees to see logistics activities, equipment, and services in a different light, says ALAN's executive director.

“Floating Doctors” Play Crucial Role in Humanitarian Supply Chains

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 · Patrick Burnson When the “Humanitarian Supply Chain” panel convenes at USC's 7th Annual Global Supply Chain Excellence Summit in August, one of the more engaging speakers will be Benjamin Labrot, M.D. and Founder and CEO, Floating Doctors.