Logistics Assessment Planning WFP Logistics We Deliver Lesson

Logistics Assessment & Planning WFP Logistics, We Deliver

Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1 Describe the objective and timing of a logistics assessment 2 Outline the appropriate scope and content of a logistics assessment 3 Explain how logistics networks are designed and configured

Logistics Assessment in the Emergency Cycle Operation Reporting Logistics Plan of Action Logistics Assessment Response Recovery Ongoing reassessment according to needs Ev en t Preparedness Logistics Preparedness Mitigation Build-up on Experience

Assessment: Objective The 6 questions to answer: For who? Where? When? What? How many? How? The ‘How? ’ is logistics!

Assessment: 3 Main Phases Initial Inquiries Initial Rapid Assessment Detailed Assessment 1 -2 days 2 -5 days 6 -30 days 0 1 2 General Overview 3 4 Global Figures 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Accurate Picture 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Assessment Process Clarify t n e the nature of intervention Ev Mobilize resources & assessment plan Design Identify or modify disaster response information needs/sources Report Collect conclusions and logistic response plan data and information Analyze and interpret data & information

Planning an Assessment Objectives Terms of Reference Human Resources Tools Resource Mobilization Reporting Format Audience Setting the objectives of the assessment Establishing terms of Reference for staff Identifying and selecting team members Identifying or preparing assessment tools Mobilizing resources (vehicles, staff etc. ) Agreed reporting format Identifying users (Logistics, Programme, Donor etc. )

Elements and Scope of an Assessment # affected people Warehouses Distribution Plans Coordination Capacity Materials Required Electric Power Communications Transfer Points Water / Sewage Airports / Aircrafts Local Truck Capacity Roads & Bridges Seaports Railroads

Logistics Assessment Templates

Exercise: Logistics Assessments Each group to consider one of the below pieces of critical logistics infrastructure that you need to assess following a major emergency. Review the Rapid Assessment Checklist for that piece of infrastructure (see handout). In your groups: discuss and prepare a 2 minute briefing for the rest of the class outlining: • The critical steps in the assessment process; • The key questions that need to be answered. 10 minutes to read/discuss 2 minutes to present Main Roads Network of Fuel Depots Major Sea Port

Logistics Planning in the Emergency Cycle Operation Reporting Logistics Plan of Action Logistics Assessment Response Recovery Ev en t Preparedness Logistics Preparedness Mitigation Build-up on Experience

Logistics Operation From Preparedness to Response Logistics Preparedness Coordination & Partnerships Standards & Systems People Stocks The Operational Set-Up Logistics Planning Implement Operational Plan Logistics Response Logistics Information

From Planning to Implementation Concept of Operations Plan Implement Manage

Concept of Operations Anticipated Scope of Disaster Communicates Nature & Scope of planned Operational Response Concept of Operations Supports, Explains & Facilitates Response Operation Response Strategy to Stakeholders Input and Access to Funding

Logistics Plan Development Financial Resources Staff Availability IM Tools External Infrastructure Supplies Distribution & Tracking Transport Information Exit Strategy Security Arrangements

Concept of Operations: Haiyan Example Day 4 Week 6

Concept of Operations: Haiyan Example Week 6

Logistics Network Considerations Costs Time International Commerce Mode Type & Selection Challenges and Constraints Damaged Infrastructure Security Product Requirements Bottlenecks

Distribution Networks Direct Delivery EDP Distribution Centre (Hub & Spoke) EDP EDP Supplier Milk Run EDP EDP HUB EDP EDP Supplier 1 Supplier 2 Warehouse EDP Warehouse Supplier 3 *EDP: End Delivery Point

Lesson Recap Lesson Questions: 1 What are the Assessment? key elements of a Logistics 2 What do you need to consider when planning a Logistics Assessment? 3 What are the phases of a Logistics Assessment?

Questions WFP Logistics, We Deliver