Humanitarian and Emergency Supply Chains
Emergency supply chains operate with incomplete information, damaged infrastructure and intense scrutiny of how funds are spent. This course covers procuring and moving relief goods quickly while remaining accountable.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What changes when the supply chain is an emergency response
- 02Needs assessment and specifying relief items
- 03Emergency procurement, waivers and maintaining control
- 04Transport through damaged or restricted infrastructure
- 05Field warehousing, handling and distribution
- 06Accountability, tracking and donor reporting
- 07Coordination with agencies, authorities and communities
What you will gain
- Assess needs and specify relief items appropriately
- Procure quickly under emergency waivers and controls
- Move goods through damaged or restricted infrastructure
- Manage warehousing and distribution in the field
- Maintain accountability and donor reporting
- Coordinate with other agencies and authorities
Who should attend
- Humanitarian logistics staff
- Procurement officers in relief organisations
- Programme managers in emergency response
- Government disaster management staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 30 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 16 to 20 Nov 2026 | London | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 Days | US$1,800 | |
| 11 to 15 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 1 to 5 Feb 2027 | Durban | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 12 to 16 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 5 Days | R18,000 | |
| 14 to 18 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 5 Days | R18,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R18,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 5 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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