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Global Red Alert: Humanitarian Relief Logistics

Atlanta (August 16, 2007) — The Summer 2007 issue of Engineering Enterprise features the work of Professors Ergun, Keskinocak, and Swann in humanitarian relief logistics.

Professors Ergun, Keskinocak, and Swann featured on cover of Engineering Enterprise

Read the article where they discuss how many crisis response inefficiencies can be avoided with advanced planning and capacity building, as well as effective management of response activities.

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