Lights, Camera, Recordings (Listen Here!)
If you read ALAN Executive Director Kathy Fulton’s latest blog, then you know that the ALAN team is back attending in person conferences. In fact, recently we had the privilege of attending one of the supply chain industry’s largest events of the year – MHI’s annual MODEX conference. It was an action-packed four days, and […]
Here’s Looking At You, Kids (In Person!)
Over the last month, I’ve had the privilege of traveling to some of the first in-person conferences I’ve been able to attend in nearly two years. It’s been great to reconnect with so many good ALAN friends– and to finally have a chance to shake hands or bump elbows with many of my new fellow […]
The Skies Are Clear, But Our Work Never Slows
If you’re part of our regular readership, you’ve likely heard the phrases “Dark Sky” and “Blue Sky” used among our regular verbiage. Dark Sky refers to periods when a disaster actively impacts a community. Blue Sky is reserved for stretches of time when disasters have abated and life resumes its “normal” activities. A common misconception, […]
Food Shippers of America Becomes ALAN Sustainer
March 23, 2022 For Immediate Release For further information, contact: Emilee Martichenko, [email protected] Food Shippers Of America Becomes ALAN Sustainer Lakeland, FL. – The American Logistics Aid Network announced today that Food Shippers of America (FSA) has become a 2022 ALAN Sustainer Sponsor. “In the past two years alone, ALAN has enabled the delivery and […]
What Can We Do? Three Practical Recommendations For Helping With Ukrainian Relief Efforts
When bad times hit, good people show up. So it should come as no surprise that over the past three weeks, ALAN has heard from numerous people who all have the same burning question: What’s the best way to help the millions of Ukrainians who have been displaced by war in their country? In terms […]
Ooh La Logistics
Regular readers of this blog may know that I have roots in Louisiana, which is why my thoughts often turn to Mardi Gras around this time of year. I love to ooh and aah over the social media posts of friends attending lavish balls or to laugh along with photos of many of the same […]
The Golden Glow Of Kindness
Mikaela Shiffrin had every reason to look forward to the 2022 Olympics. Already the owner of three Olympic medals (and numerous World Cup victories) the alpine skiing champion was set to compete in several downhill races at the Beijing games – and expected to medal in many of them. Then something shocking occurred. She skied […]
The Kids Are All Right. With A Little Logistics Assistance.
Authored by Shelby Grebbin How ALAN’s in-kind donors help us work with non-profits to help children and families during the most difficult of times. In the wake of disaster, non-profits that support families and children are often tasked with the unimaginable – figuring out a way to meet a dramatic increase in demand in […]
Why Do We HEART Our In-Kind Supporters? Let Us Count The Ways
It’s hard to believe. But we’re now a month into 2022 – and less than two weeks away from one of ALAN’s favorite holidays. I’m talking, of course, about ALANtines Day, that special time of year when we take a moment to show some extra love for all of our extraordinary supporters. This year instead […]
