Managing humanitarian logistics. ([2016])
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Managing humanitarian logistics. ([2016])
- Main Title:
- Managing humanitarian logistics
- Further Information:
- Note: B.S. Sahay, Sumeet Gupta, Vinod Chandra Menon, editors.
- Editors:
- Sahay, B. S
Gupta, Sumeet, 1976-
Menon, Vinod Chandra - Contents:
- Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Humanitarian Logistics Design and Planning; Chapter 1: Humanitarian Logistics and Disaster Management: The Role of Different Stakeholders; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Disaster Statistics and Response Mechanisms; 1.3 Coordination for Disaster Management in India; 1.4 The Role of Different Stakeholders in Disaster Management; 1.4.1 The Academic Community; 1.4.1.1 Education in Humanitarian Logistics; 1.4.1.2 Development and Sharing of Best Practices; 1.4.1.3 Research in Logistics Preparedness, Planning, and Optimization 1.4.2 The Government Bodies and Disaster Response Organizations; 1.4.2.1 Preparedness for Disasters; 1.4.2.2 Responding to Disasters; 1.4.3 Other Stakeholders (Disaster-Prone Communities and Donors); 1.4.3.1 Cooperation in Disaster Management Efforts; 1.4.3.2 Developing Human Values; 1.4.3.3 Donors Should Be Responsible Citizens; 1.4.4 The Technology for Humanitarian Efforts; 1.4.4.1 Role of Technology During Preparedness; 1.4.4.2 Role of Technology During Emergency Response; 1.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Logistics Planning in Natural Disasters; 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Natural Disasters in India in the Last Decade; 2.3 Disaster Management and Logistics Planning During Natural Disasters in India; 2.4 Analysis of Existing Situation and Improvements; 2.5 Suggestions; 2.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Identification and Modelling of Critical Success Factors of a Humanitarian Supply Chain; 3.1Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Contributors; Part I: Humanitarian Logistics Design and Planning; Chapter 1: Humanitarian Logistics and Disaster Management: The Role of Different Stakeholders; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Disaster Statistics and Response Mechanisms; 1.3 Coordination for Disaster Management in India; 1.4 The Role of Different Stakeholders in Disaster Management; 1.4.1 The Academic Community; 1.4.1.1 Education in Humanitarian Logistics; 1.4.1.2 Development and Sharing of Best Practices; 1.4.1.3 Research in Logistics Preparedness, Planning, and Optimization 1.4.2 The Government Bodies and Disaster Response Organizations; 1.4.2.1 Preparedness for Disasters; 1.4.2.2 Responding to Disasters; 1.4.3 Other Stakeholders (Disaster-Prone Communities and Donors); 1.4.3.1 Cooperation in Disaster Management Efforts; 1.4.3.2 Developing Human Values; 1.4.3.3 Donors Should Be Responsible Citizens; 1.4.4 The Technology for Humanitarian Efforts; 1.4.4.1 Role of Technology During Preparedness; 1.4.4.2 Role of Technology During Emergency Response; 1.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Logistics Planning in Natural Disasters; 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Natural Disasters in India in the Last Decade; 2.3 Disaster Management and Logistics Planning During Natural Disasters in India; 2.4 Analysis of Existing Situation and Improvements; 2.5 Suggestions; 2.6 Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Identification and Modelling of Critical Success Factors of a Humanitarian Supply Chain; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Literature Review; 3.2.1 Information Management and Technology Utilisation; 3.2.2 Continuous Improvement; 3.2.3 Effective Utilisation of Resources; 3.2.4 Strategic Planning; 3.2.5 Distribution Strategy; 3.2.6 Transport and Capacity Planning 3.2.7 Disaster Assessment; 3.2.8 Risk Mitigation; 3.2.9 Prompt Response; 3.2.10 Restoration; 3.2.11 Minimisation of Loss of Human Lives; 3.3 Methodology; 3.3.1 Step by Step Procedure (Adopted from Sushil 2012; Mandal and Deshmukh 1993); 3.3.2 Development of Structural Self-Interaction Matrix (SSIM); 3.3.3 Constructing Initial Reachability Matrix; 3.3.4 Constructing Final Reachability Matrix; 3.3.5 Level Partitions; 3.3.6 ISM Methodology and Model Development; 3.4 MICMAC Analysis; 3.5 Results and Discussions; 3.6 Conclusion and Future Scope; References; Suggested Reading Chapter 4: Non-Ownership Commercial Mobility and Humanitarian Logistics: New Perspectives to Improve Response Times and Long-T...; 4.1 No Vehicles Mean No Aid; 4.2 Efficacy of Humanitarian Logistics; 4.2.1 Status Quo in Humanitarian Logistics; 4.2.2 Quick Response and Long-Term Development to Improve Sustainable Livelihoods; 4.3 Service-Dominant Logic; 4.4 Service-Dominant Logic in Humanitarian Logistics; 4.5 Contributions; References; Chapter 5: Modeling the Barriers of Humanitarian Supply Chain Management in India; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Identification of the HSCM Barriers … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- New Delhi : Springer
- Publication Date:
- 2016
- Copyright Date:
- 2016
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (xxv, 311 pages)
- Subjects:
- 363.348068
Business
Humanitarian assistance -- Management
Physical distribution of goods -- Management
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Infrastructure
SOCIAL SCIENCE / General
Physical distribution of goods -- Management
Social Science -- Social Work
Business & Economics -- Operations Research
Law -- Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice
Business & Economics -- Industries -- Service Industries
Social work
Operational research
Public administration
Service industries
Management science
Production management
Social work
Operations research
Public administration
Service industries
Business & Economics -- Production & Operations Management
Management of specific areas
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- English
- ISBNs:
- 9788132224167
8132224167 - Related ISBNs:
- 9788132224150
8132224159 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references.
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