Discuss logistics functions and responsibilities within the larger operations plan
• Part one – Answer the Discussion Board questions.
Review the Transportation Research News Report, August 2013. See the document
This is a long document that you can review later, but focus on pages 11-17 addressing Humanitarian Relief and Broken Supply Chains. There are 7 key topics in this section.
Pick one area and briefly explain its impact- positive or negative- as it relates to relief and supply chains. If you can find a disaster to support your position, that would be great.
Please provide at least two references
• Part two – Read postings by your classmates. You must then post a meaningful response to the answers posted by at least two different classmates for full credit.
Please notice there will be two classmate posts I will send them to you later
Please provide at least one reference for each response
GOALS FOR THE WEEK:
1. Discuss logistics functions and responsibilities within the larger operations plan.
2.Identify forms and required documentation needed to maintain logistic operations during emergencies.
SKILLS FOR THE WEEK:
1.Critical analysis of literature
2.Asynchronous group discussion
3.Synchronous group discussion
4.Completion of national standard emergency management technical course material (FEMA Independent Study)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK:
1. Kovacs and Spens Chapter 3 and 4
2. Tatham and Christopher Chapter 5
3. Selected Articles
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