A Unified Industry Network If you’re already part of the supply chain community, the names on this page require no introduction. However, if you’re not, allow us to acquaint you. The two dozen-plus organizations below represent the professional association portion of our membership – including the original 13 industry groups that came together to form […]| American Logistics Aid Network
A few years ago, I wrote a story about several things disasters have in common with horror films. If I were writing that same story now, I’d have even more parallels to share, because over the past year, a lot of the federal funding that was once allotted to disaster relief has been slashed a […]| American Logistics Aid Network
Today was one of those days where a lot of things seemed to go wrong. A leaky faucet, a postal service error, a mess left by a contractor, an almost forgotten package, a delayed flight. Perhaps you’ve been there yourself. As I was ruminating about my “bad day” to one of my friends, they remarked […]| American Logistics Aid Network
Raise your hand if you totally understand the ins and outs of transportation waivers. Still sitting on your hands? You’re not alone. In fact, sometimes waivers can be about as easy to navigate as Atlanta’s, LA’s and Houston’s rush hour traffic combined, which is why we decided to give them the VIP “Tough Questions” treatment […] The post Tough Questions: Who’s In Charge Of Waivers? Who’s Really Eligible To Use Them? And Why Should My Company Care? appeared first on...| American Logistics Aid Network
It may still only be July. But here in the Fulton household, we’re already thinking about Christmas. No, not the Hallmark Channel’s “Christmas in July.” And not Christmas presents either, although I do have to admit I already have a couple stashed away. Our current discussions are all about Christmas decorations – especially the kind […]| American Logistics Aid Network
ALAN Friends, A few weeks ago, I used a Hamilton lyric to describe one of the events that had made me the happiest this summer. Today, I find myself compelled to use another one of its lyrics for very different reason. “There are moments that the words don’t reach. There is suffering too terrible to name.” I’m […] The post Texas Flooding: ALAN Update appeared first on American Logistics Aid Network.| American Logistics Aid Network
Here at ALAN, we try hard to ensure that nothing goes to waste – including the previous experience our talented team members bring to the table. So when we were trying to decide who should spearhead this inaugural Q&A section, it was really a no-brainer. Meet John Holdsworth, our new resilience programs director. . A […] The post Tough Questions: What’s Going On With FEMA Funding And Activities? appeared first on American Logistics Aid Network.| American Logistics Aid Network
Getting To Know: ALAN’s John Holdsworth When a certain Seattle-based emergency management professional started making hot sauce out of his home several years ago, he thought he was merely picking up a new hobby. Turns out he was also practicing for his next job. Meet John Holdsworth, our first-ever Resilience Programs Director. A pivotal part […] The post Getting To Know: ALAN’s John Holdsworth appeared first on American Logistics Aid Network.| American Logistics Aid Network
When the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center needed a way to get communications equipment shipped to Maui in order to help restore critical emergency telecommunications on Maui after 2023’s Lahaina fires, ALAN and in-kind donors immediately stepped up with contributed air transportation for items like communications hardware, internet connectivity gear, and weather radios. They might […] The post April 2025 Chain Reaction appeared first on American Logistics Aid Network.| American Logistics Aid Network
Each year, dictionaries add numerous new expressions and countless new definitions for existing words. Non-profit and supply chain lexicons are also evolving, which is why we’re introducing this “vocab”solutely fabulous new blog feature – and kicking it off with a closer look at two of the biggest disaster preparation terms being bandied about today. Lately […] The post What Do You Mean By That? (Introducing ALAN’s Latest Blog Feature) appeared first on American Logistics Aid ...| American Logistics Aid Network
SEVERE WEATHER UPDATE TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025 ALAN Friends: By now you’ve probably seen the drone footage and read about the massive destruction left across the Midwest and Southeast as a result of this past weekend’s tornadoes. We mourn alongside those who’ve lost friends, family, and co-workers, homes and business locations to these events – […] The post Severe Weather in the Midwest and Southeast: ALAN Update appeared first on American Logistics Aid Network.| American Logistics Aid Network
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