ALAN Blog
Sister Act
This spring, I’ve decided to try my hand at gardening. It’s something I always aspired to but never attempted while I was living in super-hot Florida.
ALAN’s Un-Lazy Summer
As I write this, 2026’s first Atlantic hurricane season forecasts have started to arrive – and for the first time in a long while, the news
Spotlight On ToolBank USA
Who They Are: ToolBank USA How They Began: Launched in 1991, ToolBank was inspired by the example of neighbors helping other neighbors with DIY projects by opening
Test Your Flood IQ
April showers may be over. But it’s still raining questions here at ALAN, where we’ve just put the finishing touches on our latest “Test Your Disaster
Tough Questions: Disaster Roles And Preparedness
What Kinds Of Disaster Roles Should My Company’s Supply Chain Professionals Be Prepared For? And How Much Preparedness Is Actually Reasonable?
Sing Along With ALAN: ALANtine’s Day Edition
ALAN Friends: This week as we’ve been getting ready for ALANtine’s Day, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about love songs.
Tough Questions: Trucking
I’ve heard that ALAN’s emphasis for 2026 is “Logistics Ready.” But what exactly does that mean? More important, what’s potentially in it for me and my
Winter Storm Logistics Readiness Test
Oh the weather outside is frightful, which is why it feels like the perfect time to brrrrrrrr-ing you this newly updated installment in ALAN’s “Test Your
January 25, 2026 Winter Weather Alert: ALAN Update
WINTER WEATHER ALERT Sunday, January 25, 2026 American Logistics Aid Network is ACTIVATED for Winter Storm Fern. SUPPLY CHAIN CONSIDERATIONS Winter Storm Fern has had significant impacts across
January 2026 Winter Weather Alert: ALAN Update
WINTER WEATHER ALERT Saturday, January 24, 2026 American Logistics Aid Network is ACTIVATED for Winter Storm Fern. STORM IMPACTS Winter Storm Fern’s impact on supply-chains is beginning to
Taking Stock(ing)
Lately I’ve had Christmas stockings on the brain. (Three guesses why!)
Sing Along With ALAN (Our Latest Festive Fundraising Announcement)
It’s almost Christmas – and we all know what that means. So grab a cup of eggnog and get ready to fa la la right along