2. Lesson Objectives
1
Describe the function of warehouses and
operational support equipment in emergencies
2
Identify the criteria used to assess suitable sites
for logistics platforms
3
Outline the equipment deployed to support
operational setup in emergencies
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
3. Warehouse Purpose
Why do we have warehouses?
As a transhipment point
To store and protect humanitarian cargo
4. The Warehouse in the Supply Chain
Hub
Depot
Airport WarehousePort Warehouse
Beneficiaries
Extended Delivery
Point
Final Delivery
Point
International
sourcing of goods
Local sourcing of
goods
9. 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
11. Clean
Ventilated & Dry
Safety Considerations
Product & Program Needs
National Norms & Regulations
Warehouse Structure: Additional Criteria
12. Security
• Physical security of warehouse staff and
service providers and humanitarian cargo
• Protection against pilferage and theft
Safety
• Health/security of personnel and visitors
• Protection against accidents
Warehouse Security and Safety
14. Safety Equipment
First Aid Equipment & Supplies
Qualified First Aiders
Medical Support Services
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Warehouse Safety Considerations
15. Emergency Storage Options
Existing buildings
Old railway wagons or
shipping containers
Mobile Storage Units
MSU
(Wiikhall/Rubbhall)
Construct new
warehouses
(corrugated iron, local
material, tarps or tents)
Outdoors
17. 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 Outdoor
Discussion
What to store indoors vs
outdoors and why?
18. 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
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
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
Distribution points south of Negeri
and helicopter zones
Distribution points north of Negeri
19. Answers: Support Equipment Requirements
Negeri:
• Need to store 3000MT (2 weeks worth)
• 2000MT storage already available; need remaining
1000MT
• 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 1200MT (2 weeks worth)
• No warehousing available
• Require at least 3 MSU’s
• Office and accommodation prefabs recommended
• Generator recommended
• Forklift recommended
20. Lesson Recap
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?
Questions: