This report refers to supply chain operations in humanitarian contexts, with a specific focus on backlogs caused by unsolicited donations. The authors categorize possible
disasters into four main types, according to types of event and the local response capacities. While this specific case refers to humanitarian organizations, the findings are applicable to anyone operating in disaster areas with an international supply chain.

In this report you will find:

• Suggestions from a panel of professionals with field experience;
• A set of actionable practices to apply to supply chain operations;
• Advice on scenario-based responses.

Thi study was developed in collaboration with researchers from the Managemenet Engineering Unit of the Politecnico di Milano, leveraging a set of interviews to experienced professionals in the filed of humanitarian interventions.

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