2005 Events
Effective Disruption Management Seminar
presented by: The Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum and the Center for Social Innovation
With the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina fresh on everyone's mind, members of humanitarian relief organizations, along with corporate and academic supply chain management experts, gathered at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Fritz Institute, and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics for a one-day "Effective Disruption Management" seminar. Participants exchanged ideas and best practices aimed at improving the effectiveness of major international disaster efforts."We are proud to provide a platform for business leaders and humanitarian agencies to work together toward the common goal of saving lives, protecting employees, ensuring the availability of natural resources, and securing the continuity of supplies anywhere on the planet," said Stanford Business School Professor Hau Lee, who directs the Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum. (September 6) Article
Stanford Business School Offers DVD on Disaster Relief Management. Article