Mobilization of goods
This service refers to co-ordination of sourcing and transport
of relief items from point of supply to first port of
entry of an emergency and ongoing operation. A mobilization
table is launched as a tool to consolidate and communicate
the emergency needs. The mobilization table provides the
operations managers and donors with information on what
items have been donated and what items are still outstanding.
This service is provided by Regional Logistics Units (RLUs)
according to their geographical coverage (see the division
map).
For more specific information about mobilization activities
please contact the respective RLU.
Procurement
The purpose of the procurement service is to make sure
that the Federation operations have the resources required
to meet identified needs. Some 2’000 standard type
commodities listed in the Emergency
items Catalogue as well as a number of non-standard
items can be procured and delivered according to request.
The full procurement service includes tendering, supplier
selection, transportation to final port of entry, import,
export, insurance and inspection services as requested.
Since 2001 the International Federation has introduced
the practice of establishing Framework Agreements (FA)
with selected suppliers for standard relief items (kitchen
set, blanket, jerry can, mosquito net, etc). FAs are established
for commodities that have a proven demand (frequent procurement
of the same commodity and big volumes).
For additional information on general procurement activities
or on Framework Agreements, please
contact the procurement unit in the Logistics and Resource
Mobilization Department (LRMD) or respective RLU.
Fleet services are
delivered by the Global Fleet Base in Dubai to the Federation
Delegations and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
globally. These services include a vehicle rental program,
fleet management training and fleet development activities.
Pre-positioning emergency
response supplies
In cooperation with partner National
Societies and the support of donors such as ECHO,
the Humanitarian Aid Office of the European Commission
and DFID,
the UK Department for International Development, the
Logistics and Resource Mobilization Department (LRMD)
has pre-positioned emergency response stockpiles sufficient
to meet the needs of 300,000 people. The emergency response
stockpiles consist of essential non-food and shelter items
critical in meeting the immediate needs of those affected
by disaster (blankets, plastic sheeting, mosquito net,
hygiene parcel, kitchen set, jerry can, bucket and tent).
The emergency stockpiles are strategically positioned
in a global network of Regional
Logistic Units (RLU), located in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur
and Panama. The strategic pre-positioning of emergency
supplies allows the International Federation to deliver
to people in need faster, and at minimum cost.
For more information about the International Federation’s
emergency response capacity or for expressions of interest
in storing supplies at the Regional Logistics Units, please
contact LRMD or the respective RLU.
Specialised logistics support
LRMD has teams of specialists for a wide range of services,
including local and international procurement, construction
contracting, project management and in-country supply
chain set-up. LRMD assistance can be as comprehensive
as required and range from consulting, technical advice,
provision of expertise, transfer of know-how or technical
data, instruction and training.
In-country logistics
is an essential part of the local supply-chain management
process. It focuses on the planning, implementation and
control of an efficient, effective flow and storage of
supplies and services from the port of entry to the final
destination in the receiving country. Services offered
can relate to the planning and establishment of a new
logistics system or to the support, improvement or securing
of an existing logistics system. It can cover:
Disaster management
