Optimizing Supply Chain Capabilities to Distribute Relief Materials to Displaced People
Summary
Thank you for going through my mind map on optimizing supply chain capabilities to ensure adequate distribution of relief materials to displaced people. Our world will be a better place if we all care for one another. There are 38 million internally displaced persons globally. There are a lot of wastes, especially in developed nations - We can channel our resources by preventing food wastage and sharing from our earnings with those who are internally displaced. The amount of resources (food, sanitary materials, drugs) wasted daily is more than enough to cater for all the displaced people. Getting the "potential wastes" to the right people will be the supply chain challenge - and it all starts with demonstration of genuine kindness for one another. Looking forward to a better, brighter world as a result of redistribution of excess resources!
Good non-profit examples
Relief materials delivered with drones
Bill & Melinda Gates' Vaccine distribution
Displaced People
Political attacks
Genocide
Cultural intolerance
Religious ideology
Hositility
Acts of War
Resources for optimal supply chain
Distribution Centers: Central locations where relief materials can be stored
Collaboration: Public/Private partnership to ensure relief availability on time
Government Policies: Mandating a certain percentage of common wealth to be channeled towards supporting displaced people
Human Kindness: Genuine care & compassion for fellow humans in predicament
Donors: Resource availability on time by donors
NGOs: Not-for-profit concerns like Bill & Melinda Gates' Foundation
Human: Professionals from public/private sector
Transportation: Effective transportation system (drones, train, trucks, etc.)
Why relief materials don't get distributed effectively
Little / no supply chain capabilities
Volume available depends on funding, not consumption rate
Consumers don't dictate quantity to be supplied
Not profitable for businesses
No financial incetives
Optimal Supply Chain
Supply synchronized with demand
Products available on demand
Associated with for-profit capability
