Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Emergency Logistics and Resource Coordination

Emergencies demand rapid mobilisation of people, equipment and supplies. This course covers emergency logistics and resource coordination: resource inventories, mutual aid agreements, staging areas, transport and distribution, tracking resources, coordinating with partners and demobilisation.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Resources that arrive late or in the wrong place cost lives and money. You will learn to coordinate resources efficiently in emergencies.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Resource planning exercises, staging area design, coordination simulations and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Plan emergency resource requirements
Maintain resource inventories and mutual aid agreements
Organise staging and distribution
Track resources during response
Coordinate with partner organisations
Demobilise and recover resources

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Emergency managers
Logistics coordinators
Public safety officials
NGO logistics staff
Business continuity managers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Resource planning
Coordination
Distribution
Tracking
Demobilisation

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Emergency Logistics

09:00–10:08Principles
10:08–11:00Challenges
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Challenges (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Planning Resources

09:00–10:08Resource typing
10:08–11:00Inventories
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Inventories (continued)
11:45–12:53Mutual aid
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Staging and Distribution

09:00–10:08Staging areas
10:08–11:00Transport
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Transport (continued)
11:45–12:53Distribution points
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Tracking and Coordination

09:00–10:08Resource tracking
10:08–11:00Partners
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Partners (continued)
11:45–12:53Information sharing
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 5Demobilisation

09:00–10:08Release of resources
10:08–11:00Recovery
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Recovery (continued)
11:45–12:53Lessons
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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