This course builds expertise in logistics and supply chain operations for humanitarian crises, equipping professionals to source, warehouse, and deliver goods reliably even under insecure and resource-constrained conditions.
Humanitarian logistics is often the invisible backbone that determines whether aid reaches intended beneficiaries on time and in good condition. This five-day course covers the supply chain and logistics fundamentals specific to crisis environments: emergency procurement and supplier management, warehousing and inventory control in difficult conditions, transport routing around insecurity and damage, and the coordination systems that track goods from source to beneficiary. Participants examine real crisis logistics operations, both successes and failures.
Practical sessions include developing an emergency procurement plan, designing a warehouse layout for congested camps or communities, and planning a delivery route that balances speed, cost, and security. Participants leave with practical tools to strengthen logistics operations in crisis and resource-constrained settings.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Day 1: Emergency Procurement Planning
Day 2: Warehousing and Inventory Control in Crises
Day 3: Transport Optimization in Insecure Areas
Day 4: Tracking, Reporting and Logistics Platforms
Day 5: Building a Crisis Logistics Operation Plan
This course builds the logistics skills needed to source, store and deliver goods reliably even when normal supply chains break down.
Participants who complete the five days receive a Certificate of Completion from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, confirming their grounding in crisis logistics and operations management.
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
By the end of the Logistics and Operations in Crisis Management programme, you'll be able to plan emergency procurement and manage humanitarian supply chains, design and manage warehouses and inventory control systems in crises, optimize transport routes and manage logistics in insecure areas, and track and report on humanitarian supply chain operations. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
This course builds the logistics skills needed to source, store and deliver goods reliably even when normal supply chains break down. Typical delegates include Crisis Logistics and Supply Chain Managers, Emergency Procurement Officers, Warehouse and Inventory Officers in crisis response, Transport and Fleet Coordinators in insecure areas, NGO Logistics Cluster Focal Points, and Government Emergency Logistics Officers.
Logistics and Operations in Crisis Management typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-person classroom training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Logistics and Operations in Crisis Management is scheduled in-classroom in Mombasa, Kenya, Naivasha, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, and Kisumu, Kenya, and 14 other locations, plus a live interactive virtual classroom you can join from anywhere. Check the schedule panel above for exact upcoming dates and fees in each location.
Logistics and Operations in Crisis Management runs on a rolling cohort basis, so a new intake is always coming up. Pick your preferred format and location in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" to reserve your seat — confirmation follows once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a CPD-accredited Certificate of Completion for Logistics and Operations in Crisis Management from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Logistics and Operations in Crisis Management is pitched at intermediate professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
Fees for Logistics and Operations in Crisis Management vary by delivery location and format and are shown in real time in the schedule panel above once you pick a date. Register 3 or more delegates on the same course together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically — larger cohorts can request a custom corporate quote.
Yes — Logistics and Operations in Crisis Management can be delivered on-site at your offices (or virtually for distributed teams), with case studies and examples tailored to your industry and the specific challenges your team is working through. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
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