Humanitarian logistics : meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters
Edited by Peter Tatham and Martin Christopher
- 3rd ed.
- London : Kogan page, c2018.
- xxxi, 342 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Revised edition of Humanitarian logistics : meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters, [by] Martin Christopher, Peter Tatham, published in 2011.
Cover; Contents; List of figures and tables; Abbreviations; List of contributors; Introduction; Managing supply networks under conditions of uncertainty; Lessons from best practice; The way forward; Endpiece; Notes; 01 Process improvement: a matter of life or death for non-governmental organizations; Abstract; Introduction; Humanitarian logistics; Process management; The need for standards; Standards in humanitarian relief; Issues about standards; Do standards suit all NGOs?; Must NGOs improve to survive?; References; Appendix 1: Sphere Core Standards Appendix 2: The Nine Commitments and Corresponding Quality Criteria (QC)02 Impacts of funding systems on humanitarian operations; Abstract; Introduction; Structure of funding systems; Impacts of financial flows on disaster response; Incentives provided by donors; Summary and recommendations; Acknowledgement; References; 03 Introducing information communication technologies into humanitarian programming; Abstract; Introduction; Innovation; Pilot project experiences under the CIDA grant; Scaling up; Is it mainstream yet?; Notes; References 04 Technology meets humanitarian logistics: a view on benefits and challengesAbstract; Introduction; 3D printing; Remotely piloted aircraft systems; Hybrid cargo airships; Cash transfer programmes; References; 05 The increasing importance of services in humanitarian logistics; Abstract; Introduction; Background to service operations; Servitization in humanitarian logistics; Service developments in humanitarian logistics; Concluding remarks; References; 06 An exploration of horizontal supply chain integration for humanitarian and disaster relief; Abstract; Introduction Disaster types, management phases and major aid actorsDimensions of supply chain integration; Conceptual framework; Methodology; Findings: characteristics of major aid actors; Findings: phases of natural disaster management; Interpretation; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; 07 Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management in Africa; Abstract; Definition of disasters; The nature and incidence of disasters in Africa; Disasters and sustainable development in Africa; The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa; The scope and role of humanitarian logistics Critical success factors for African humanitarian aid supply chainsDisaster risk management and contingency planning in Africa; Institutional frameworks and policies; Stakeholder collaboration, communication and coordination; Technology's role in humanitarian logistics and supply chain management in Africa; Human capacity building for disaster risk management in Africa; Challenges of humanitarian logistics in Africa; Conclusion; References; 08 An inquiry into public procurement for the civil preparedness space: a case study in Finland; Abstract; Introduction; Civil preparedness in Finland.
Humanitarian Logistics examines the key challenges facing those whose role it is to organize and distribute resources in the most difficult of situations. This multi-contributor title includes insights from some of the world's leading experts in humanitarian logistics. It examines key issues including, warehousing, procurement and funding. With particular focus on pre-disaster preparation, rather than post-disaster assistance, Humanitarian Logistics provides current thinking as well as best practice for those who need to understand the many challenges and ways to respond effectively in this crucial area.
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