Humanitarian Logistics

Humanitarian supply chains deliver supplies, relief items and infrastructure assets to support emergency response and ongoing operations of humanitarian organizations that work to relieve suffering, mainly in developing countries.

The context in which these organizations operate presents unique challenges that may include disrupted or poor road networks and communications infrastructure, lack of security, harsh climates and recruitment/staffing difficulties.

Yet having materials and vehicles and communications in place is essential to delivering programs.

The faculty, researchers and students at the Zaragoza Logistics Center work with international humanitarian organizations and other stakeholders to address these challenges.

Our work seeks to apply new approaches, change ways of thinking and improve knowledge and skills of staff and managers involved in operating and managing these supply chains in order to make them more robust, effective and efficient.