1 Pacific Logistics Cluster

2 What is Logistics ? Several Definitions… Getting the right thing at the right time in the right place at the right cost… Graham’s “6 Ps” : Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance

3 Your supply chain will depend on: The context The programs The items

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5 What is the PUSH-PULL strategy ? A US Army strategy? An American Football strategy? An emergency response strategy?

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7 How WFP comes into the picture… Based on the findings of 2 assessments missions and the recommendation by the Pacific Humanitarian Team, the following requirements have been identified: There is a clear need for assistance to strengthen the limited logistics capability of NDMOs and other humanitarian actors throughout the Pacific. Logistics preparedness, readiness and coordination need to improve to support disaster response. There is a need for WFP to fulfill its responsibility as the Logistics Cluster Lead in Asia Pacific.

8 WFP Logistics

9 Ocean Transport & Port Operations Air Transport: Manages the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) & Aviation Safety Unit Expertise in Warehouse management (food and non-food) Road Transport: Commercial operators represent the backbone of WFP’s logistics strategy Staff: 3,000+ Logistics staff worldwide UNHRD : A rapid, efficient and cost effective response, Flexibility (unmarked stocks)

10 WFP Logistics: Partnerships and Collaboration Logistics Cluster lead Standby partners Private Sector support Bilateral agreements Civil Military Cooperation Dept of Peacekeeping Academic Institutions UNHRD Objectives Factor one another at planning & preparedness stage Coordinate, cooperate & collaborate

11 Pacific Logistics Cluster Some background 2008 : creation of the PHT, recommendation for Logistics Cluster activation and WFP to take on its role as Cluster Lead. 2009: First evaluation mission to determine potential role for WFP, Deployment of cluster staff to support the Samoa Tsunami response & participation in 2nd PHT annual workshop – the Pacific Logistics Cluster project is written and proposed to donors 2010: missions to initiate Logistics Capacity Assessments, engagement with other regional partners, contingency planning workshop in Tonga, Set-up of Malaysia Regional cell & participation in 3rd PHT annual workshop

12 Stakeholders – Logistics Cluster Being an inter-agency initiative, the stakeholders of the project are numerous; however two distinct audiences can be identified: Recipient countries: The NDMO’s, national societies and humanitarian agencies present in potential recipient countries. International responders: Participants of the Logistics Cluster: the international humanitarian community (UN, NGO), as well as governments and military actors that would be involved in the provision of humanitarian assistance

13 Why your input is key… 1. What was required 4. What Purchasing ordered 2. What engineering suggested3. What administration approved 5. What was delivered6. As maintenance installed it

14 Logistics Challenges in the Pacific

15 Logistics Challenges in the Pacific The delivery of relief commodities to affected populations outside the main ports of entry could be impeded by: Lack of standing arrangements with private logistics providers. Liaison / Coordination between national and districts levels could be improved. High cost of facilities, transport & services in some countries. Few suitable maritime assets – dependence on military assets In a large scale disaster potential for congestion at the main points of entry could also create severe logistics bottlenecks. Limited warehouse capacities in some PIC. NDMOs have access to limited logistics resources and little experienced logistics staff Limited viable air assets under the control of the host government Limited road and air networks would impede an emergency response. Customs procedures can be very time consuming and bureaucratically heavy.

16 Pacific Logistics Cluster Deployment of personnel within the Pacific region to support humanitarian organisations and NDMOs. Technical logistics trainings to be organized in pilot countries In the event of an emergency, based on request from host country, the primary focus would be on Coordination and Information Management Logistics Capacity Assessments Secure funding

17 Countries of focus Phase 1: Papua New Guinea Solomon Islands Vanuatu Fiji Phase 2: Samoa Tonga Niue Cook Islands Tokelau Phase 3: Kiribas / Tuvalu Nauru / Palau FSM / Marshall Islands

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