Crisis Management and Essential Services (GSS512)

GSS512 Crisis Management and Essential Services offers a specialised examination of emergency management strategies for mitigating the impact of natural disasters and pandemics on logistics and food supply chains. With a focus on prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery from national to individual levels, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges posed by such crises. The critical roles and responsibilities of specific agencies, organisations, and individuals in managing logistics and food supply emergencies will be explored. The course will highlight the importance of interlinking partnerships and collaboration between these groups to ensure the resilience of supply chains. Students will learn about key guidelines and procedures, such as the National Response Framework and Incident Command Systems (ICS), and how these are vital for minimising disruptions to logistics and food supplies during emergencies. The development of robust emergency plans, effective command and control structures, and clear communication strategies will be examined. The course will emphasise the crucial role of public-private partnerships in maintaining business continuity and swiftly recovering from logistical and food supply challenges during natural disasters and pandemics. Through real-life case studies, participants will analyse successful strategies and learn best practices for their own emergency management efforts. By the end of the course, students will possess the knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective emergency management plans that safeguard logistics and food supplies, ensuring the wellbeing of communities in the face of natural disasters and pandemics.

• The Impact of Natural Disasters on Logistics and Food Supply
• Pandemics and the Challenges for Supply Chain Management
• Emergency Management Frameworks for Logistics and Food Supply
• The Role of Incident Command Systems (ICS) in Supply Chain Emergencies
• Developing Robust Emergency Plans for Logistics and Food Supplies
• Building Resilient Public-Private Partnerships for Supply Chain Continuity
• Communication Strategies for Minimising Supply Chain Disruptions
• The National Response Framework and Its Application to Logistics
• Managing Food Supply Challenges During Natural Disasters
• Ensuring Business Continuity in Logistics During Pandemics
• Recovery Strategies for Logistics and Food Supply After Emergencies
• Case Studies: Successful Management of Supply Chain Crises

• Analyse the impact of natural disasters and pandemics on logistics and food supply chains.
• Evaluate emergency management strategies for mitigating supply chain disruptions.
• Design robust emergency plans and communication strategies for minimising logistical disruptions.
• Apply key guidelines like the National Response Framework and Incident Command Systems (ICS) to supply chain emergencies.
• Appraise public-private partnerships in ensuring supply chain resilience during crises.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of public-private partnership models for managing supply chain challenges during disasters and pandemics.