Humanitarian relief operations rarely proceed smoothly and disruptions as, e.g., the outbreak of an epidemic or aftershocks, are common. Such situations are known as overlapping disasters. Relief organizations have to deal with the disruptions while at the same time the ongoing relief operation...

Focusing on the specific challenges of research design and exploring the opportunities of conducting research in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management, this handbook is a significant contribution to future research. Chapters include extensive descriptions of methods used,...

"This book furthers the scholarly understanding of SCM in disaster relief, particularly establishing the central role of logistics in averting and limiting unnecessary hardships"--Provided by publisher.

Abstract: Im internationalen Katastrophenmanagement werden täglich Entscheidungen mit Logistikbezug getroffen. Die Autorin skizziert die Vielfalt der Entscheidungen durch die folgende Fragestellung: Welche Beschaffungskonzepte, Standorte, Touren, Informationssysteme und Konzepte der...

Part 1: Humanitarian Logistics Design and Planning -- 1. Humanitarian Logistics and Disaster Management: The Role of Different Stakeholders -- 2. Logistics Planning in Natural Disasters -- 3. Identification and Modeling of Critical Success Factors of a Humanitarian Supply Chain -- 4....