In the first hours after a disaster strikes, logistics decisions, not good intentions, determine whether relief reaches people in time. The Emergency and Disaster Supply Chain Management Training Course by Arab British Fellowship Training Academy equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to manage logistics operations under the pressure of emergencies, crises, and disaster situations.

Part of the Logistics and Supply Chain Training Courses under the Management category, the programme covers emergency response, relief operations, disaster management, and humanitarian supply chain systems, helping participants coordinate resources, improve readiness, and manage complex humanitarian logistics challenges.

• Understand why humanitarian logistics operates under different rules than commercial supply chains.
• Design effective emergency response logistics strategies under time pressure.
• Manage relief operations, transportation, and distribution during disasters.
• Prepare supply chains for disruption through risk assessment and contingency planning.
• Coordinate procurement, inventory, and supplier relationships during crises.
• Strengthen decision-making for complex, fast-moving humanitarian operations.

Target Audience

• Humanitarian Logistics Professionals.
• Supply Chain and Logistics Managers.
• Emergency Response Coordinators.
• Disaster Management Specialists.
• NGO and International Aid Organisation Staff.
• Operations and Relief Managers.
• Government and Public Sector Professionals involved in crisis response.

Module 1: The First 72 Hours — Why Humanitarian Logistics Is Different

• Differences between commercial and humanitarian supply chains.
• Role of logistics in humanitarian assistance.
• Importance of rapid and effective crisis response.

Module 2: Planning and Coordinating Emergency Response

• Developing emergency response logistics strategies.
• Managing resources during emergency situations.
• Coordinating relief operations and resource distribution during disasters.
• Planning transportation, warehousing, and delivery of essential supplies.

Module 3: Preparing Supply Chains for Disaster

• Understanding disaster management frameworks.
• Preparing supply chains for emergencies and disruptions.
• Risk assessment and contingency planning.
• Building resilient humanitarian logistics systems.

Module 4: Managing the Humanitarian Supply Chain End to End

• Procurement and inventory management during crises.
• Supplier coordination and logistics partnerships.
• Using technology to improve crisis logistics.
• Evaluating performance and building sustainable disaster response strategies.