THE SUPPLYCHAIN INTERVIEW
ZACH GILSTRAP
Zach Gilstrap heads up humanitarian operations at Coyote , and says extreme weather events are becoming both more commonplace , and dangerous
WHO IS COYOTE LOGISTICS ?
» Coyote Logistics is a state-of-the-art digital freight transportation brokerage and third-party logistics provider ( 3PL ) with a physical presence in North America and Europe .
We offer end-to-end solutions that span over-the-road , rail , air and ocean modes by leveraging our connections to carriers across the globe and through collaboration with our parent company UPS .
We have a long-standing history of supporting nonprofit , government and disaster relief organisations with the help and always-on dedication of our employees and the 100,000 or so carriers in our North American network .
WHAT DOES YOUR ROLE AT COYOTE INVOLVE ?
» I oversee Coyote ’ s Humanitarian Logistics and Disaster Relief team with an emphasis on nonprofit , government and disaster relief organisations . This work includes keeping a pulse on worldwide events , as well as collaborating with governmental , inter-governmental and non-governmental agencies plus outside logistics providers to ensure these organisations provide customised solutions that can make a direct impact in times of need . My role also encompasses information discovery , particularly around trade law at disaster sites , as well as how those rules of engagement may fluctuate during a crisis .
I also work physically on-site in the field when it makes sense to do so in support of our humanitarian transport solutions . This includes paid and volunteer hours .
16 January 2024