Irma Becerra-Fernandez

The case illustrates the efforts of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) in the area of emergency response preparedness. It provides an anecdotal description of IFRC’s failure in promptly responding to the 1998 Hurricane Mitch disaster that swept through Central America.

Published 06 Dec 2002

Reference 5039

Topic Operations

Industry Logistics and Supply Chain Non-Profit Organization Management

Region Global

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The case by utilizing the example of the Gujarat earthquake, illustrates the role of The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) as a choreographer of disaster management and the nature of the supply chain - multiple, global, dynamic, and temporary - it coordinates.

Published 12 Jun 2002

Reference 5032

Topic Operations

Industry Logistics and Supply Chain Non-Profit Organization Management

Region Global

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