Transforming humanitarian logistics: the journey to supply network management

Tatham, Peter H. and Pettit, Stephen John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7265-4079 2010. Transforming humanitarian logistics: the journey to supply network management. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 40 (8/9) , pp. 609-622. 10.1108/09600031011079283

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction of the two parts of the Special Edition of the journal devoted to the challenges of humanitarian aid logistics. To achieve this, an overview of the humanitarian logistic field is provided focussing on a number of key areas in which the principles and practices supporting commercial supply network management (SNM) have the potential to offer significant improvement in the efficiency and/or effectiveness of the humanitarian logistics preparation and response. Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a conceptual discussion of issues of SNM in a humanitarian aid context, linked to the more specific discussions of the contribution of the research presented by the authors of the papers accepted for the special editions. Findings – The paper discusses the concept of SNM and argues that the fundamental principles that have been the subject of considerable academic scrutiny are equally applicable to the humanitarian logistic field – albeit, in some cases, the specific environment may alter the balance of risk/benefit for particular approaches. Originality/value – The application of commercial SNM theory and practice has received limited consideration within the humanitarian aid logistics literature to date. This paper is designed to redress this shortfall. As a result, it is hoped that it will act as a catalyst for further research and to widen and deepen the resultant debate with a view to improving the outcome for those affected by current and future disasters.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Business (Including Economics)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management H Social Sciences > HS Societies secret benevolent etc
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Aid agencies ; Disasters ; Distribution management ; Emergency measures
Publisher:	Emerald
ISSN:	0960-0035
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2022 09:46
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/22154

Citation Data

Cited 107 times in Scopus. View in Scopus. Powered By Scopus® Data

Actions (repository staff only)

Edit Item