Warehouses Emergency Hubs WFP Logistics We Deliver Lesson

Warehouses & Emergency Hubs WFP Logistics, We Deliver

Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: 1 Describe the function of warehouses and operational support equipment 2 Identify the criteria used to assess suitable sites for logistics bases 3 Outline the equipment deployed to support operational setup in emergencies

Warehouse Purpose As a transhipment point Why do we have warehouses? To store and protect humanitarian cargo

The Warehouse in the Supply Chain International sourcing of goods Depot Port Warehouse Airport Warehouse Hub Extended Delivery Point Local sourcing of goods Final Delivery Point Beneficiaries

Warehouse Elements Three Aspects to Consider Structural Elements Managerial Elements Organisational Elements

Exercise: Warehouse Facilities You have been asked to establish warehouse facilities. In groups, brainstorm practical criteria you would look for when assessing sites and potential warehouses: 10 minutes to list 10 minutes to present/discuss

Warehouse Selection Location Facilities Essential Warehouse Structure Criteria Access Warehouse Structure Security Conditions

Emergency Storage Options Old railway wagons or shipping containers Existing buildings Construct new warehouses Mobile Storage Units MSU (Wiikhall/Rubbhall) (corrugated iron, local material, tarps or tents) Outdoors

Logistics Hub Mobile Storage Unit

Emergency Storage Options Discussion Emergency Storage Additional storage methods used to quickly establish temporary storage supporting emergency response when appropriate facilities are not available and/or existing facilities are unable to accommodate storage needs. Indoor Discussion What to store indoors vs outdoors and why? Outdoor

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Exercise: Support Equipment Requirements Below is the operational set-up proposed by the head of the operation. Determine what operational support equipment is required at each of the below locations: 10 minutes to prepare 10 minutes to present/discuss Negeri – Main Hub 1. Expected Throughput: 6, 000 MT/month 2. Expecting food and non-food commodities 3. Existing facilities: a)2, 000 mtn storage b)Office space c) Accommodation Field Office 1 - Rach Chuen 1. 2, 400 MT/month 2. Food and non-food commodities 3. No current facilities 4. No stable warehousing facilities available 5. No stable accommodation available in area Distribution points north of Negeri Distribution points south of Negeri and helicopter zones

Answers: Support Equipment Requirements Negeri: • Need to store 3000 MT (2 weeks worth) • 2000 MT storage already available; need remaining 1000 MT • Require at least 3 MSU’s • No need for office / accom prefabs • Generator recommended as power availability unknown • Forklift recommended Rach Chuen • Need to store 1200 MT (2 weeks worth) • No warehousing available • Require at least 3 MSU’s • Office and accommodation prefabs recommended • Generator recommended • Forklift recommended

Lesson Recap Questions: 1 What are the functions of warehouses and operational support equipment? 2 What are the criteria used to assess suitable sites for logistics bases? 3 What kind of equipment is deployed to support operational setup in emergencies?

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