ESD 283 - Humanitarian Logistics

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Description:

Explores how logistics management principles apply in dynamic, resource-constrained contexts, ranging from humanitarian crisis response to systems that sustain livelihoods. Sessions combine interactive presentations, case discussions, and guest speakers from humanitarian organizations. Team projects utilize data and information from sources such as the UN, NGOs, government agencies, and the private sector. Provides an introduction to supply chain design and management in the humanitarian context to accommodate students from various backgrounds.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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