A stochastic planning model for humanitarian relief response logistics. (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Safeer, M.; Anbuudayasankar, S.P.; Saleeshya, P.G.; Ganesh, K.
• Is Part Of: International journal of enterprise network management. Volume 7:Number 3(2016)
• Page Start: 250
• Page End: 259
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: humanitarian relief logistics -- relief preparedness -- stochastic modelling -- emergency transport -- relief distribution -- vehicle routing problem -- VRP -- emergency planning -- emergency management -- emergency response -- humanitarian response -- disaster relief -- emergency relief; Business logistics -- Management -- Periodicals; Business enterprises -- Management -- Periodicals; 658.7205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-1252

Abstract

During emergencies, decision making to support relief preparedness and response activities are challenging task requiring quick and effective action from responders under uncertainty conditions. This paper proposes a response planning stochastic model for humanitarian transportation operations. The objective of this proposed model is to minimise total transportation duration during emergency situations. This model aims to maximise satisfaction levels through attaining quick response which can help in making decisions on disaster relief logistics.