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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