Whether it’s Haiti or Darfur, as a result of natural distasters or political unrest, aid agencies must provide assistance as quickly as possible. In order to do that they need the support of manufacturers and logistics firms.The Kärcher Futuretech company , for example, provides clean water and mobile kitchens. Logistics firm Kühne und Nagel has specialized in transport and organization. The companies must work quickly and efficiently, as human lives hang in the balance.   Report by Grit Hofmann.