ALAN and Camelot 3PL Software at 2024 IWLA
Summary
- Introduction at IWLA 2024: Geoff Greenhill, Director of Sales, introduces ALAN at the IWLA event in Orlando, Florida, highlighting their partnership and representatives Emilee Martichenko and Alexia Nobles from ALAN.
- Overview of ALAN: ALAN is short for the American Logistics Aid Network, is a nonprofit organization focused on disaster relief. They connect nonprofits with donated logistic services to aid in humanitarian efforts during disasters, formed shortly after Hurricane Katrina, and celebrating their 20th anniversary soon.
- Growth and Partnerships: ALAN has experienced significant growth, especially in the past year, thanks to partnerships with organizations like Camelot and IWLA. They’ve established a Humanitarian Logistics Council to advance disaster coordination and reduce waste, while also understanding the needs of the business community.
- Preparation for Hurricane Season: With a projected active hurricane season ahead, ALAN is preparing extensively. They’re collaborating with partners to assess capabilities, reaching out to nonprofits to offer support, and emphasizing everyday disaster preparedness.
- Ways to Support ALAN: There are various ways individuals and organizations can support ALAN, including financial donations (matched by IWLA up to $25,000), in-kind support such as logistics services and equipment, volunteering, and utilizing technology like the Supply Chain Intelligence Center for real-time updates and forecasts on supply chain impacts during disasters.