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September marks 20 years since the Logistics Emergency Team was established to support humanitarian aid efforts across the globe. More than 305 million people require humanitarian aid, according to the latest data. Worsening humanitarian crises around the world further highlight the need for public-private sector coordination in aid efforts. The world faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Many businesses today are seeking smart ways to reduce supply chain waste and carbon impact. Over the next several years, the following trends could transform logistics operations, particularly in emerging markets. 1. Creative, collaborative planning. Logistics providers and shippers can find simple ways to better manage schedule requirements, such as building slow-steaming into overseas shipment planning.
Last year, a photo of toddler Alan Kurdi’s body on a Turkish beach evoked a global reaction to the plight of Syrian refugees. The business community was quick to respond, donating an unprecedented $17 million to refugee aid in one week. Perhaps more striking than the scale and speed of corporate contributions is that they increasingly go beyond cash.
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