The warehouse manual which was already available in ifrc in four official languages is now. The supplier logistics manual is a binding document and is an integral part of the contractual agreement. To reduce costs, if it is not a dire emergency, msf ships the majority of material and drugs by sea. In fact, it is in large part an adaptation of the ifrc warehouse manual. Msf logistique, owner of the web site and recipient of. The msf logistique internet site stores the information collected in this form in a computer file so that responses to internet users requests and questions may be sent by email. Msf technical logisticians are the backbone to all our operations. Logistics management unit will work directly with the referral. Safely manoeuvre through the use of independent joystick or manual control whilst. Logistics management unit is responsible for the management of supplies needed for hivaids and std care and treatment in cambodia. As my research on humanitarian logistics started at the time i was at insead, my deep. The international federation of red cross and red crescent societies is the worlds largest humanitarian network and is guided by seven fundamental principles.
Implement and monitor logistics activities such as construction, transportation of goods and staff, communications, water and sanitation, vehicles and machinery, waste management, installations and infrastructures e. Version record version number version date version description 1. Medecins sans frontieres msf produces medical guides to help practitioners in the field. The construction manual you have before you is intended to be a supportive tool for our. The updated version of the logistics standards online is up and running. By whatever name it is the sinuous, gritty, and cumbersome process by which companies move material, parts, and products to customers. It really is a wide range of things that fall under my responsibility. We have a new nato strategic concept which has guided the updating of the logistics vision, strategic goals and objectives. It is also available, in a restricted form, to nonmsf staff such as members of the media, researchers, staff of other ngos, academics and students. Most msf logisticians have experience in teamleader or management roles. Supply logistician medecins sans frontieres middle east. The training outline presented within this logistics management professionalization program is focused on the development of the individual logistician skill competencies to support professional performance with a solid foundation in knowledge. It was created to help us share resources, and make our material as accessible as possible across the movement.
Humanitarian supply management in logistics in the health sector. Manual for the health care of children in humanitarian emergencies pdf, 564kb. Call it distribution or logistics or supply chain management. The supplier logistics manual is valid for helukabel gmbh germany and the known delivery points. They are usually purpose built or purpose designed facilities operated by permanent staff that has been trained in all the skills necessary to run an efficient facility. The logistics support division of the department of field support lsd. Jloc joint logistics operations centre joc joint operations centre. The reality is that msf doesnt have a logistics program on its own. Leveraging logistics partnerships repub, erasmus university. Msf is continuing with the process to transition the management of the etcs in mbandaka and bikoro to the. Guidelines for events with written tests if your event should haen to feature a rtten test, lease onsder the followin suestons to. We purchase, store, prepare, and ship around 6,000 tonnes of medical supplies and logistics equipment. A logistics handbook 3 t he handbook that you are holding is about logistics in relation to disaster preparedness and response.
Because of this, it is vital to monitor stock levels and anticipate future needs so that orders can be placed up to three months in advance of expected needs. Activities of logistics are categorized into two types and those are as below. We undertake to ensure the best level of protection of your personal data in accordance with the applicable law and the general data protection regulation. The international warehouse logistics association iwla does not take responsibilityfor the content of these definitions and doesnot endorse theseas official. The humanitarian supply chain in msf doctors without borders. While other organisations rely on third parties to supply and distribute aid, msf maintains an independent and vertically integrated supply chain which enables us. The tool provides a collection of information such as best practices, templates, guidelines and standard operating procedures for logisticians operating in the field. Logistics information and knowledge management issues in. The information will be conserved for 36 months and will be used by. Master of advanced studies in humanitarian logistics and management.
Handbook on united nations multidimensional peacekeeping. International guidelines for the safe operation of. Nato logistics since the 2007 version of the handbook, is the change of name of the senior nato logisticians conference snlc to lc. Define and follow up strategies to respond to the needs of the target population through logistical activities. Msf logistique, owner of the web site and recipient of the forms. Additional documents on mobilization of kind din onation have been produced and posted. It has established terms of reference for its role and responsibilities and standard operating procedures for all its activities. Survivable vehicles for the warfighters mine resistant. We at arizonas motor vehicle division mvd are pleased to provide this comprehensive motorcycle operator manual to convey the essentials for crash. The only way to do this is to ask questions about your logistics processes, evaluate successes and inefficiencies, and alter your logistics management strategy. They are designed to serve as a reference manual for the evaluation and management of children in emergencies, and. The contents of these guides are based on scientific data collected from msfs experiences, the world health organization who, other renowned international medical.
Van wassenhove, insead abstract transportation is the second largest overhead cost to humanitarian organizations after personnel. Policy papers, manuals, discussion papers, guidelines including logistics yellow guidelines of msf in general and msfholland in particular. The scientific data used are that of the world health organization who or renowned international medical institutions as well as medical and scientific journals. Field vehicle fleet management in humanitarian operations. Pedraza martinez, insead orla stapleton, insead luk n. Topics for daily safety meetings what is a toolbox talk.
Becoming an msf logistician medecins sans frontieres. From collecting supplies off an msf plane on a makeshift runway, to working with the medical team to forecast medical supplies months in advance, the work of. Health organization paho, suma, users manual, washington d. Unclassified for official use only 185 may 06 mnfw commander 1,185 nov 06 jroc validated 000 vehicle reqts for oef 30 20 10 5.
From conducting exploration missions into new areas with the medical team to setting up temporary tented hospitals and maintaining a fleet of land cruiser vehicles, msfs technical logisticians are the behind the scenes people that ensure everything runs smoothly, no matter what happens. Handbook on united nations multidimensional peacekeeping operations peacekeeping best practices unit department of peacekeeping operations. The logistics operational guide log is developed by representatives of a wide range of humanitarian organisations, facilitated by the global logistics cluster support cell and wfp. Msf small constructions manual humanitarian library.
Viral load testing shows the amount of hiv in the blood of a person living with the virus. Msf supply is a cooperative company created in 1989. The global warehousing concept has gained popularity over the last decade as stock prepositioning becomes one of the strategies for ensuring a timely response to emergencies. Doctors without borders msf is a non profit organisation that seeks to bring healthcare to countries in crisis. Upon processing a lm3r return, logistics staff shall send a confirmation email to the originator. Supply chain strategy at msf and the practical aspects of building. A signature is required at this point from the appropriate logistic management staff.
Introduction autoneum, with its headquarters in winterthur, switzerland, is the globally leading producer of vehicle acoustics. Logistics management is defined as a process of management which joins the movement of products, services, data and capital from the stage of raw materials to the consumer end product. Logistics is the art of managing the supply chain and science of managing and controlling the flow of goods, information and other resources like energy and people between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customers requirements. To meet the expectations of our customers and competitors, we must achieve the following objectives. Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity. The contents of these guides are based on scientific data and msfs field experience. Furthermore, nato logistics continues its migration to collective logistics. It is an informal meeting among a group of employees where the discussion focuses on safety.
Scope this program covers the fundamental elements of logistics in four major program areas. As development and management of dp becomes more refined, increasingly logistics support vessels are becoming equipped with dp systems with increasing reliance being given to such systems. It is best if led by a person with experience in the topic. From collecting supplies from an msf plane on a makeshift runway to working with the pharmacy manager and medical team to forecast medical supplies months. Medecins sans frontieres doctors without borders is an ngo with a special mission. Doctors without borders south africa msf emergency. From collecting supplies off an msf plane on a makeshift runway, to working with the medical team to forecast medical supplies months in advance, the work of a supply logistician is far reaching and vital to the whole team.
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