51: Kathy Fulton: The Power of Logistics—Applying Supply Chain Principles to Disaster Relief
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This week, we welcome Kathy Fulton, Executive Director of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). Kathy leads the nonprofit that connects private-sector logistics capacity with disaster-impacted communities to get food, water, medical supplies, and critical services where they are needed most.
Kathy explains how ALAN decides when and where to activate, why donated services like transportation, forklifts, and warehousing often deliver far more value than boxes of unsolicited goods, and how simple supply‑chain thinking can prevent wasted effort and landfill-bound donations. She shares hard lessons from Hurricane Harvey, Puerto Rico, Maui, and recent U.S. storms, and offers practical ways individuals and companies can strengthen community resilience.
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