3. COMMODITIES AND MEANS OF TRANSPORT

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Discuss the need to limit and prioritize relief goods; moving bulk commodities versus longer term specialist supply programs. Contrast this with the logistics of moving people.

On an overhead or a flip chart, list examples of logistics operations, the types of disasters they addressed and the commodities transported. Ask participants to give examples and suggest how planning for transport of different types of commodities, as well as for movement of people, would vary and, conversely, details they would have in common, such as the need for a systematic and professional approach.

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Disaster	Commodities moved	Equipment or vehicles used