{"122831":{"#nid":"122831","#data":{"type":"event","title":"Tactical Decision Making...","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ETITLE:\u0026nbsp; Tactical Decision Making in Public Health and Humanitarian Response\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003ECOURSE DESCRIPTION\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENumerous tactical decisions must be made in the response to a public health or humanitarian event. Many of these decisions are concerned with the timely and efficient procurement, allocation, and distribution of resources (e.g. funds, supplies, volunteers) through a supply chain. This course will explore methodologies for tactical decision making including procurement and inventory policies, strategies for distribution and allocation of limited resources, and transportation decisions.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022whoshouldattend\u0022 name=\u0022whoshouldattend\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003EWHO SHOULD ATTEND\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETactical \u0026amp; strategic members of Non-governmental organizations\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPrivate corporations involved in the humanitarian relief efforts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUS Federal government employees\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUS State or local government employees\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHumanitarian Foundation members\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETITLES: Program Managers, Director of Field Operations, Disaster Relief Manager, Director of Logistics \u0026amp; Inventory, Logistics Officers\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022benefits\u0022 name=\u0022benefits\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003EHOW YOU WILL BENEFIT\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpon completion of this course, you will be able to:\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOptimize procurement decisions considering key factors affecting inventory policies such as lead time, variability, and product type (e.g., perishable goods).\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECompare and contrast inventory techniques for a single event versus ongoing operations.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEvaluate resource allocation tradeoffs in response to a health or humanitarian crisis and develop policies for the allocation of scarce resources in alignment with the supply chain network.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDevelop resource allocation strategies in alignment with the supply chain network structure.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOptimize routing and storage of supplies on the transportation network across time and mitigate bottlenecks.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDevelop strategies for allocating funds incorporating the interdependencies of decisions across time and space.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProvide immediate impact to their organization through learnings gained from applied and real-world case studies\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELearn to bring NGOs, businesses, and\/or government entities together to enhance collaboration, cooperation, and communication\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDiscover current trends and procedures to help their organizations and team members get ahead and stay ahead of the curve\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBuild a critical knowledge base to make tactical decisions around inventory, routing, and distribution\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDeliver best-practices to measure and evaluate outcomes of humanitarian relief efforts\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUltimately transform the humanitarian sector with increased capacity to participate in planning and strategic decision-making for effective supply chain management\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003EWHAT IS COVERED\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EPre-Course Activities (4.5 hrs) - Online via MoodleRooms\u003Cbr \/\u003EClassroom Activities (2.5 days) - Georgia Tech Global Learning Center\u003Cbr \/\u003EPost-Course Activities (3.5 hrs) - Online via MoodleRooms\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENOTE: Pre-course and post-course activities will conducted online using the MoodleRooms online learning management system. Access instructions will be provided to registrants when details become available.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPre-Course Activities - Conducted online via MoodleRooms\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInventory \u2013 3.5 hours\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResource Allocation \u2013 1 hour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EClassroom Activities\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDay 1\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInventory\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDay 2\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResource Allocation\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDay 3\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransportation Decisions\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPost-Course Activities - Conducted online via MoodleRooms\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul class=\u0022course-item\u0022\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInventory \u2013 1 hour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EResource Allocation \u2013 1.5 hours\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ETransportation Decisions \u2013 1 hour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022materials\u0022 name=\u0022materials\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003ECOURSE MATERIALS\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipants receive readings, case studies, spreadsheet files, and lecture slides, and will be given access to the pre- and post-course web-based activities.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022materials\u0022 name=\u0022materials\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003ESTUDENT REQUIREMENTS\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStudents need a laptop with Microsoft Excel and the ability to connect to a high-speed internet connection (internet access is provided for onsite portions of course).\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022prereqs\u0022 name=\u0022prereqs\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003ECOURSE PREREQUISITES\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENone.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003ECERTIFICATE INFORMATION\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis course counts as two points towards the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.pe.gatech.edu\/supply-chain-logistics\/certificates\/health-humanitarian-logistics-certificate\u0022\u003EHealth and Humanitarian Logistics Certificate\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\u0022programtimes\u0022 name=\u0022programtimes\u0022\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch4 class=\u0022course-header-hhls\u0022\u003EPROGRAM TIMES\u003C\/h4\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe on-campus program will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day, with registration at 8:00 a.m. on the first day. 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