Hurricane Katrina’s devastation in August 2005 necessitated one of the largest rebuilding efforts in U.S. history, complicated by severely damaged infrastructure. Experts like Stanley Griffis from Michigan State University highlighted lessons for supply chains from such disasters, noting how companies like Procter & Gamble adapted their operations. The crisis exposed gaps in disaster logistics, leading to the formation of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN), which connects logistics professionals with nonprofits to facilitate disaster response. ALAN relies on industry donations to support its mission, focusing on transportation needs for effective recovery efforts.

Source: https://www.scmr.com/article/disaster-supply-chains-depend-on-alan-to-get-the-logistics-right