This document discusses the function of warehouses and operational support equipment in emergencies. Warehouses serve as transhipment points and to store and protect humanitarian cargo. Key criteria for assessing warehouse sites include structure, access, security, conditions, facilities, and location. Emergency storage options include existing buildings, mobile storage units, and constructing new warehouses. Support equipment requirements depend on the operational set-up and may include mobile storage units, office/accommodation prefabs, generators, and forklifts.

1. WFP Logistics, We Deliver
Warehouses in Emergencies

2. Lesson Objectives
1
Describe the function of warehouses and
operational support equipment in emergencies
2
Identify the criteria used to assess suitable sites
for logistics platforms
3
Outline the equipment deployed to support
operational setup in emergencies
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

3. Warehouse Purpose
Why do we have warehouses?
As a transhipment point
To store and protect humanitarian cargo

4. The Warehouse in the Supply Chain
Hub
Depot
Airport WarehousePort Warehouse
Beneficiaries
Extended Delivery
Point
Final Delivery
Point
International
sourcing of goods
Local sourcing of
goods

5. Warehouse Activities
Goods
receipt
Storage
Goods
Dispatch?

6. Warehouse Activities
Goods
receipt
Storage
Goods
Dispatch
Storage
Planning

7. Goods
receipt
Storage
Goods
Dispatch
Work Area
Different Areas in the Warehouse
Picking/
Kitting
Work Area
Repacking/
Recondition

8. Warehouse Elements
Structural Elements
Managerial Elements
Organisational Elements
Three Aspects to Consider

9. Exercise: Warehouse Facilities
You have been asked to establish warehouse
facilities.
In groups, brainstorm practical criteria you would
look for when assessing sites and potential
warehouses:
10 minutes to list
10 minutes to present/discuss

10. Warehouse Selection
Essential
Warehouse
Structure
Criteria
Warehouse
Structure
Access
Security
Conditions
Facilities
Location

11. Clean
Ventilated & Dry
Safety Considerations
Product & Program Needs
National Norms & Regulations
Warehouse Structure: Additional Criteria

12. Security
• Physical security of warehouse staff and
service providers and humanitarian cargo
• Protection against pilferage and theft
Safety
• Health/security of personnel and visitors
• Protection against accidents
Warehouse Security and Safety

13. Secure Area
Secure Compound/Perimeter
Warehouse Building Security
Security Equipment
Warehouse Security Considerations

14. Safety Equipment
First Aid Equipment & Supplies
Qualified First Aiders
Medical Support Services
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
Warehouse Safety Considerations

15. Emergency Storage Options
Existing buildings
Old railway wagons or
shipping containers
Mobile Storage Units
MSU
(Wiikhall/Rubbhall)
Construct new
warehouses
(corrugated iron, local
material, tarps or tents)
Outdoors

16. Logistics Hub
Mobile Storage Unit

17. Emergency Storage Options Discussion
Emergency Storage
Additional storage methods used to
quickly establish temporary storage
supporting emergency response when
appropriate facilities are not available
and/or existing facilities are unable to
accommodate storage needs.
Indoor Outdoor
Discussion
What to store indoors vs
outdoors and why?

18. Exercise: Support Equipment Requirements
Below is the operational set-up proposed by the head of the
operation. Determine what operational support equipment is
required at each of the below locations:
10 minutes to prepare
10 minutes to present/discuss
Field Office 1- Rach Chuen
1.2,400 MT/month
2.Food and non-food commodities
3.No current facilities
4.No stable warehousing facilities available
5.No stable accommodation available in area
Negeri – Main Hub
1.Expected Throughput: 6,000 MT/month
2.Expecting food and non-food commodities
3.Existing facilities:
a)2,000 mtn storage
b)Office space
c)Accommodation
Distribution points south of Negeri
and helicopter zones
Distribution points north of Negeri

19. Answers: Support Equipment Requirements
Negeri:
• Need to store 3000MT (2 weeks worth)
• 2000MT storage already available; need remaining
1000MT
• Require at least 3 MSU’s
• No need for office / accom prefabs
• Generator recommended as power availability unknown
• Forklift recommended
Rach Chuen
• Need to store 1200MT (2 weeks worth)
• No warehousing available
• Require at least 3 MSU’s
• Office and accommodation prefabs recommended
• Generator recommended
• Forklift recommended

20. Lesson Recap
1
What are the functions of warehouses and
operational support equipment?
2
What are the criteria used to assess suitable
sites for logistics bases?
3
What kind of equipment is deployed to support
operational setup in emergencies?
Questions:

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