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Abidi, Hella, Sander de Leeuw, and Matthias Klumpp. "Humanitarian supply chain performance management: a systematic literature review." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 19, no. 5/6 (September 2, 2014): 592–608. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/scm-09-2013-0349.
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Purpose – This paper aims to identify the state of the art of performance measurement and management in humanitarian supply chains; to categorize performance measurement indicators in the five supply chain phases of Gunasekaran and Kobu (2007) and evaluate them based on the evaluation criteria of Caplice and Sheffi (1995); and to define gaps and challenges in this field and give insights for future research in this domain. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review has been conducted using a structured method based on Denyer and Tranfield (2009) and Rousseau et al. (2008). The state of the art on humanitarian supply chain performance management with a focus on measurement frameworks and indicators and their applications in practice is classified in three categories. The first category is the definition and measurement of success in humanitarian supply chains. The second category is managing performance, which focuses on describing and analyzing the actual practice of managing performance. The third category shows the challenges in performance management that humanitarian supply chain actors deal with. Findings – Findings reveal that performance measurement and management in humanitarian supply chains is still an open area of research, especially compared to the commercial supply chain sector. Furthermore, the research indicates that performance measurement and management in humanitarian supply chains has to be developed in support of the supply chain strategy. Based on the findings of the literature review on performance measurement and management in the commercial and humanitarian field, a first classification of 94 performance measurement indicators in humanitarian supply chains is presented. Furthermore, the paper shows key problems why performance measurement and management systems have not been widely developed and systematically implemented in humanitarian supply chains and are not part of the supply chain strategy. The authors propose performance measurement guidelines that include input and output criteria. They develop a research agenda that focuses on four research questions for designing, deploying and disseminating performance measurement and management in humanitarian supply chains. Practical implications – The result helps the humanitarian supply chain community to conduct further research in this area and to develop performance measurement frameworks and indicators that suit humanitarian supply chains. Originality/value – It is the first systematic approach to categorize research output regarding performance measurement and management in humanitarian supply chains. The paper shows the state of the art in performance measurement and management in humanitarian supply chains and develops a research agenda.
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Agarwal, Sachin, Ravi Kant, and Ravi Shankar. "Humanitarian supply chain management frameworks." Benchmarking: An International Journal 26, no. 6 (August 5, 2019): 1749–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-08-2018-0245.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine and compare extant framework in humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM) and to propose a framework on humanitarian supply chain (HSC) performance measurement based on the content, context and process. Design/methodology/approach The structured keywords, namely humanitarian supply chain (HSC), humanitarian logistic (HL), humanitarian relief chain (HRC) and humanitarian chain (HC) as an exact phrase were searched in the title, abstract and keywords in the academic database. A total of 66 peer-reviewed articles were selected for analysis purpose that reports framework from the reviewed literature. These selected frameworks are categorized in dimensions, namely framework novelty, framework source, recognize elements/constructs of framework, comparative analysis of the framework and in-depth study of HSCM performance measurement. Findings The analysis reveals that the majority of these developed frameworks are novel and academic based. Case study is most prominent research methodology in the development of HSCM framework. Lack of coordination among humanitarian stakeholders is the major challenge in the empirical implementation of framework. This study proposes future research trend toward a unified HSCM framework that will facilitate to uncover the coherent set of elements/constructs in the field of HSCM. Research limitations/implications This study considers peer-reviewed articles published in English language, and excludes conference papers, working articles, technical data/reports and book chapters. Practical implications This study categorizes new dimension for framework analysis and proposed an HSC performance measurement framework which gives new insights to the academicians, practitioners and policy makers for future work. Social implications This examination gives the establishment to facilitate investigation of viable, efficient and effective HSCM, and detail opportunities for practices. Originality/value This study critically analyzes 66 frameworks under the different criteria to identify research gap and trends. Furthermore, this study proposes the HSC performance measurement framework.
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Oloruntoba, Richard, and Gyöngyi Kovács. "A commentary on agility in humanitarian aid supply chains." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 20, no. 6 (September 14, 2015): 708–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/scm-06-2015-0244.
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Purpose – This paper aims to provide a commentary and an overview of developments in the field of humanitarianism that could impact theoretical understanding of agility in humanitarian aid supply chains over the past decade. Design/methodology/approach – Authors review papers published on agility in humanitarian aid supply chains from 2006 to 2015 in the four leading Emerald-published logistics and supply chain management journals. These are: Supply Chain Management: An International Journal (SCMIJ); International Journal of Physical Distribution and Logistics Management (IJPDLM); International Journal of Operations and Production Management (IJOPM); and Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management (JHLSCM). This paper presents an overview and update of developments that have the potential to influence current thinking and understanding about agility in humanitarian aid supply chains, and humanitarian aid supply chains in general. Findings – Humanitarianism and the environment of Humanitarian organisations are evolving. Such evolution has potential impacts on theoretical discussions and understanding of agility in humanitarian aid supply chains and humanitarian aid supply chains in general. Research limitations/implications – This is not a critical literature review but an overview. The paper is based on four logistics and supply chain management journals only. However, the paper is based on the work published over a decade. Practical implications – Points scholars and practitioners to the impacts of Humanitarian Organisations using the relief-development continuum on supply chain design decisions including the pursuit of agility. Social implications – It may be the time to consider the relief-development continuum in fresh light and its implications for agility in humanitarian aid supply chains. Originality/value – This paper seems to be the first paper that highlights the influence of the relief-development continuum model on humanitarian aid supply chain design strategies.
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Schniederjans, Dara G., Koray Ozpolat, and Yuwen Chen. "Humanitarian supply chain use of cloud computing." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 21, no. 5 (August 8, 2016): 569–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/scm-01-2016-0024.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of cloud computing (CC) use on collaboration and its ultimate impact on the agility of humanitarian supply chains. Further, this paper aims to analyze the moderating role of inter-organizational trust in the relationship between CC use and collaboration. Design/methodology/approach This paper provides an empirical assessment of CC use based on an interview analysis of 19 individuals from humanitarian organizations. A survey questionnaire is later used with 107 participants from US relief organizations. Partial least squares test is used to examine the relationships depicted in the conceptual model. Findings The results provide an account of how CC is used in a humanitarian context. Further, the results indicate that CC use has a positive and significant impact on collaboration between humanitarian organizations and their suppliers. Collaboration is found to be significantly positively associated with agility in humanitarian organizations. Research limitations/implications No study, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, has empirically assessed the impact of CC use on humanitarian supply chain collaboration. This will be the first study to empirically analyze the relationships between CC use, inter-organizational trust, collaboration and agility in a humanitarian context. Practical implications This study provides a theoretically and empirically validated model depicting the relationships between CC use, collaboration, agility and inter-organizational trust in humanitarian supply chains. Humanitarian organizations can use these findings to optimize agility. Originality/value This study contributes to supply chain management research, particularly humanitarian supply chain management knowledge, by empirically examining the usefulness of CC use on collaboration and agility in the supply chain.
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Chansamut, Artaphon. "An Information Model for Humanitarian Management in Thai Supply Chain." International Journal of Supply Chain Management 12, no. 2 (April 27, 2023): 18–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.59160/ijscm.v12i2.6128.
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This study aim to develop an information model for humanitarian management in Thai supply chain and to assess an information model for humanitarian management in Thai supply chain. The research methodology was divided into three step namely synthesize former researches relevant to the elements an information model for humanitarian management model in Thai supply chain and developing the examined in terms of its quality by ten expert include data were analysed by mean, standard deviation .The research found there were six type of an information model for humanitarian management in Thai supply chain namely Main element ,Donors, Beneficiaries, Suppliers , Humanitarian organizations and Customers. The results from experts have evaluated an information model for humanitarian management in Thai supply chain is high level of appropriateness and can be appropriately applied in actual work settings.
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Tabaklar, Tunca, Árni Halldórsson, Gyöngyi Kovács, and Karen Spens. "Borrowing theories in humanitarian supply chain management." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 5, no. 3 (December 7, 2015): 281–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-07-2015-0029.
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Purpose – Within the emerging research field of humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM) the use of existing theoretical concepts and frameworks to provide explanation and understanding of the phenomena under scrutiny is not yet well understood. There is still a lack of research on which theoretical approaches are used in this field, and to what extent this emerging field “borrows” theories from other disciplines. The purpose of this paper is therefore to deepen the understanding of HSCM from a theoretical point of view by identifying and evaluating the use of theories in HSCM literature. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review is conducted based on academic journal articles included in a well-recognised and publicly available bibliography on HSCM articles (Tatham, 2015). A content analysis is applied to the articles in terms of level of theory, research methodology, disaster management stages, disaster types, and disaster name/region. Findings – A trend towards using more established, “middle- range” theories, is evident. However, the use of theoretical approaches is not evenly spread between the different phases of disaster relief. A strong emphasis on SCM as a background discipline is also mirrored in the choice of theories used, which indicates the solidification of humanitarian logistics as a primarily supply chain discipline. The lack of use of other theoretical perspectives and grand theories is, however, still evident, which provides an interesting research agenda for future research. Research limitations/implications – The use of the bibliography limits the generalisation of the findings although some trends are evident. Originality/value – This is a first review of theories used in HSCM. It provides an overview of the state of the art of HSCM research but contributes to the maturation of research in this field. The paper concludes with a research agenda.
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Makepeace, David, Peter Tatham, and Yong Wu. "Internal integration in humanitarian supply chain management." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 7, no. 1 (April 3, 2017): 26–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-12-2015-0042.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare perspectives on humanitarian logistics (HL) and supply chain management (SCM) among programmes and logistics/support staff. Design/methodology/approach Underpinned by services supply chain management (SSCM) theory, a single case study of a leading international non-governmental organisation is presented based on a web-based survey of the organisation’s global operations staff, supplemented by semi-structured interviews conducted with senior representatives. Findings The study is believed to be the first to consider the different perspectives of programmes and logistics staff on the interpretation of logistics and SCM. The results indicate both significant divergence between the views of these two cohorts, as well as a general lack of clarity over the concept of SCM, its relationship with logistics and the cross-functional nature of SCM. Research limitations/implications Insufficient responses from programme staff limit the generalisability of the findings. Suggestions for future research include further examination of the potential of applying SSCM and demand chain management concepts to the humanitarian context. Practical implications The results support the notion that a broader, more strategic interpretation of SCM, more clearly distinguished from the practice of HL, may assist in breaking down perceived jurisdictional boundaries, bridging the gap between programmes and logistics teams, and strengthening demand-chain influences and the “voice of the beneficiary”. Originality/value By taking into account the views of non-logisticians, a broader, cross-functional interpretation of SCM is offered leading to revised definitions for both SCM and HL within this sector, together with a framework that integrates SCM across humanitarian relief and development contexts.
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John, Lijo, A. Ramesh, and R. Sridharan. "Humanitarian supply chain management: a critical review." International Journal of Services and Operations Management 13, no. 4 (2012): 498. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijsom.2012.050143.
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Chansamut, Artaphon. "Digital Supply Chain Model for Humanitarian Management in Thailand." International Journal of Supply Chain Management 12, no. 2 (April 27, 2023): 51–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.59160/ijscm.v12i2.6129.
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The purpose of paper were to study and to evaluate digital supply chain model for humanitarian management in Thailand. The samples in the research study consisted of ten purposively selected experts consisted of ten experts on supply chain management, five experts on Digital Technology, Data were analysed by arithmetic mean and standard deviation. The research findings model eight elements namely main components, Donors, Beneficiaries, Suppliers , Humanitarian organizations, Consumers aid Recipients Satisfaction and Feedback. The ten experts agree that digital supply chain model for humanitarian management in Thailand was high suitability that mean digital supply chain model for humanitarian management in Thailand to may be appropriately applied in support the tasks.
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Gizaw, Bethlehem Tamiru, and Alev Taskin Gumus. "Humanitarian Relief Supply Chain Performance Evaluation: A Literature Review." International Journal of Marketing Studies 8, no. 2 (March 28, 2016): 105. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijms.v8n2p105.
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<p>Nowadays small, medium and severe disasters are threatening our world. One of the important role players in alleviating these traits are humanitarian relief supply chains. The increasing number of disasters in our planet earth urges the humanitarian relief supply chains to focus on the assurance of safety of the victims. In order for this to occur, these supply chains should work effectively and efficiently. This can be possible through considerable evaluation of their supply chain performance. In this paper a literature review on supply chain performance evaluation in general and humanitarian relief supply chain performance in particular is presented. Previously conducted researches from the year 2000 until the present time have been reviewed. The works were categorized according to writers, publication year, publishing journal, technique utilized and objective intended. Then an analysis was made on humanitarian relief supply chain literature with respect to the publishing journals and the research technique applied. The result shows that humanitarian relief supply chain evaluation is almost an untouched area which needs further study. Recent supply chain management techniques can be applied for the improved performance of these supply chains. Based on this result, Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR), Fuzzy Logic System, and Artificial Neural Networks are found to be the areas which need further study.</p>
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Abidi, Hella, Sander de Leeuw, and Wout Dullaert. "Performance management practices in humanitarian organisations." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 10, no. 2 (April 15, 2020): 125–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-05-2019-0036.
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PurposeWe examine how design and implementation practices for supply chain performance management that have proven successful in commercial organisations apply to humanitarian organisations (HOs) to guide the process of designing and implementing performance management in humanitarian organisations.Design/methodology/approachWe identify from the literature ten successful practices regarding the design and implementation of supply chain performance management in commercial businesses. We apply these, using action research over a four-year period, at Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) Belgium and draw conclusions from this.FindingsWe find that tools and techniques, such as workshops and technical sheets, are essential in designing and implementing supply chain performance measurement projects at HOs. Furthermore, making a link to an IT project is crucial when implementing performance measurement systems at HOs. Overall, our case study shows that performance management practices used in business can be applied and are relevant for humanitarian supply chains.Originality/valuePrevious research has argued that there are few empirical studies in the domain of performance management at humanitarian organisations. To the best of our knowledge, this paper is the first to provide a longitudinal understanding of the design and implementation of supply chain performance measurement at HOs.
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Vaillancourt, Alain, Peter Tatham, Yong Wu, and Ira Haavisto. "Humanitarian health project supply chain costs." Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal 19, no. 1 (October 27, 2017): 70–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16258312.2017.1394775.
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Pontré, Jacqueline, Volker Welter, Joao N. Veiga Malta, Ibrahim Faria, and Anna Chernyshova. "Risk management in humanitarian procurement and supply chain." Journal of Public Procurement 11, no. 3 (March 2011): 301–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jopp-11-03-2011-b001.
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Kunz, Nathan, and Stefan Gold. "Sustainable humanitarian supply chain management – exploring new theory." International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications 20, no. 2 (November 2, 2015): 85–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2015.1103845.
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Jahre, Marianne. "Humanitarian supply chain strategies – a review of how actors mitigate supply chain risks." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 7, no. 2 (August 7, 2017): 82–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-12-2016-0043.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to link humanitarian logistics (HL) and supply chain risk management (SCRM) to provide an understanding of risk mitigation strategies that humanitarian organisations use, or could use, to improve their logistics preparedness. Design/methodology/approach Based on systematic reviews of RMS in SCRM and supply chain strategies (SCS) in HL literature, a framework is developed and used to review published case studies in HL. Findings The study finds that humanitarian actors use a number of the strategies proposed in the framework, particularly those related to strategic stocks, postponement, and collaboration. Strategies related to sourcing and procurement, however, especially those on supplier relationships, seem to be lacking in both research and practice. Research limitations/implications The study is based on secondary data and could be further developed through case studies based on primary data. Future studies should explore the generalisability of the findings. Practical implications Practitioners can use the framework to identify potential new SCS and how strategies can be combined. Findings can help them to understand the abnormal risks of main concern, how they may impact normal risks, and provide ideas on how to tackle trade-offs between different risks. Social implications The results can support improvements in humanitarian supply chains, which will provide affected people with rapid, cost-efficient, and better-adapted responses. Originality/value The paper connects SCRM and HL to develop a framework and suggests propositions on how humanitarian actors can mitigate supply chain risks. Questioning the focus on strategic stock it suggests complementary or alternative strategies for improving logistics preparedness.
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Banomyong, Ruth, Puthipong Julagasigorn, Paitoon Varadejsatitwong, and Pairach Piboonrungroj. "The Humanitarian Supply Chain Assessment Tool (HumSCAT)." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 9, no. 2 (November 1, 2019): 221–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-09-2018-0064.
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Purpose An understanding of the “AS-IS” stage of a relief operation is the basis for further action in humanitarian supply chain management. The purpose of this paper is to develop a toolbox called the Humanitarian Supply Chain Assessment Tool (HumSCAT). This toolbox is comprised of a set of basic tools which can be classified into each phase of disaster relief. Design/methodology/approach The HumSCAT is proposed by paralleling frequently used tools in commercial supply chains with the objectives and characteristics of relief phases. A case study was used to validate the HumSCAT along with six tools provided in the preparation phase. Findings The HumSCAT consists of seven tools in the preparation phase, nine tools in the response phase and ten tools in the recovery phase. The case study illustrates how to use the HumSCAT and the six tools. The latter were found to be useful for improving the relief chain. Research limitations/implications The list of tools is not exclusive. Other tools might be applicable as long as they meet the objectives and characteristics of the phase. A tool should be adjusted accordingly to the contexts. Tools in other phases should be validated in future research. Practical implications The HumSCAT may serve as a reference toolbox for practitioners. Its output can be used for further designing of the “TO-BE” status of humanitarian relief chains. Originality/value The HumSCAT is proposed as a toolbox for academics and practitioners involved in humanitarian supply chains.
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Sabri, Yasmine, Mohammad Hossein Zarei, and Christine Harland. "Using collaborative research methodologies in humanitarian supply chains." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 9, no. 3 (December 10, 2019): 371–409. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-06-2018-0041.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop an existing collaborative research methodology process (Sabri, 2018), contextualise it for application in humanitarian supply chains and test it empirically. Design/methodology/approach Building on collaborative research methodology and humanitarian supply chain literature, the Sabri’s (2018) collaborative research methodology process is further developed to comprise eight phases of collaborative research contextualised for the humanitarian supply chain domain. The process is applied in a collaborative research case of academia–practitioner knowledge co-creation in a humanitarian supply chain setting, focussing on environmental sustainability improvement. The collaborative case analysis suggests a number of refinements to the elements of the process. This study undertook two cycles of academia–practitioner collaborative research. Findings In testing the process, a noticeable improvement in the collaboration among different humanitarian stakeholders was observed, leading to improved stakeholder management. The implementation improved the sustainability awareness and social inclusion of the affected population. Rurality, remoteness, security issues and resistance of field staff against change were among the main challenges for supply chain researchers to engage in collaborative research in the humanitarian domain. Originality/value The paper addresses the rigour‒relevance‒reflectiveness debate in the humanitarian supply chain domain. A collaborative research methodology process derived from action research is further developed using humanitarian literature, and then it is applied in a humanitarian logistics case focussed on environmental sustainability. The present collaborative research process facilitates engaged scholarship among the humanitarian stakeholders, as the researchers’ roles move from observatory to participatory knowledge broker.
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İlhan, Ali. "The Humanitarian Relief Chain." South East European Journal of Economics and Business 6, no. 2 (November 1, 2011): 45–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/v10033-011-0015-x.
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The Humanitarian Relief Chain Supply Chain Management is a concept that originated and flourished in the manufacturing industry and has been subsequently adapted to many different areas. At present Disaster Management is one of those areas to which it has been adapted. Disaster Management is the set of rules for the coordination of activities at the disaster area and the rational usage of resources. During a disaster several logistics decisions should be made. The unpredictability of global emergencies (e.g., volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods) and the stakes of the adequate and timely delivery of the goods/services and challenge of managing material flow in the relief operations, which hold as their ultimate objective the delivery of the appropriate level of resources to locations worldwide in order to minimize human suffering and loss of life.
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Rasyidi, Rizal Afif, and Ratih Dyah Kusumastuti. "Supply chain agility assessment of an Indonesian humanitarian organization." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 10, no. 4 (September 28, 2020): 629–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-10-2019-0070.
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PurposeThe article presents an evaluation of the supply chain agility of the Indonesian humanitarian organization Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT). It discusses the flexibility, responsiveness and effectiveness of ACT's supply chain.Design/methodology/approachThe supply chain agility metrics were assessed based on interviews with representatives from ACT and the National Agency for Disaster Management (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana [BNPB]). Recommendations were made based on the assessment results.FindingsThe findings of this study indicated that ACT's supply chain agility maturity was at level 2 or repeatable. This meant that ACT's humanitarian supply chain (HSC) had demonstrated agility only on limited occasions. ACT's supply chain agility can be improved by enhancing the flexibility component.Practical implicationsThe study shows how to assess the supply chain agility of a humanitarian organization and identify the components/capabilities of agility that need improvement. The same assessment can be conducted by other humanitarian organizations to enhance their supply chain agility to improve their emergency response in the event of a disaster.Originality/valueThe study provides insights into the supply chain agility of a locally based humanitarian organization in an emerging country, which is rarely discussed in the literature.
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Van Wassenhove, L. N. "Humanitarian aid logistics: supply chain management in high gear." Journal of the Operational Research Society 57, no. 5 (May 2006): 475–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602125.
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Ali, Sadia Samar, Rajbir Kaur, and Kirit Goyal. "Gazelle Infotech-optimizing humanitarian supply chain for disaster management." Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies 10, no. 4 (November 23, 2020): 1–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eemcs-06-2018-0151.
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Learning outcomes The learning outcomes of this paper are follows: students should be able to understand the complexity related to the provision of safe drinking water for disaster-hit areas and effective solutions to overcome this problem. Also, students should be able to evaluate the need for awareness about post traumas mental health especially in case of disasters and identify how technology can provide answers to such critical issues. Case overview/synopsis The case represents a unique scenario where the head of an organization has moved away from the financial prospect and invested time and efforts for the provision of safe drinking water to the inaccessible areas and devise strategies for the improvement of disaster relief operations. Complexity academic level Undergraduate and post graduate students. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 4: Environmental Management.
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Blecken, Alexander, Bernd Hellingrath, Wilhelm Dangelmaier, and Sabine F. Schulz. "A humanitarian supply chain process reference model." International Journal of Services Technology and Management 12, no. 4 (2009): 391. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijstm.2009.025815.
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Paciarotti, Claudia, Wojciech D. Piotrowicz, and George Fenton. "Humanitarian logistics and supply chain standards. Literature review and view from practice." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 11, no. 3 (June 15, 2021): 550–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-11-2020-0101.
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PurposeThe paper is focused on standards in humanitarian logistics and supply chain. Standards, implemented between organisations, allow improving the interoperability of humanitarian operations. The paper aims (1) to review a state-of-the-art approach to the topic by the academic community, (2) to evaluate the current use of standards among humanitarian organisations and (3) to investigate the perceived need for further and specific standards.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the aims, the literature was reviewed; then a survey on 227 professionals from the humanitarian logistics sector was conducted.FindingsBased on 227 responses, it is possible to conclude that most surveyed professionals recognise the need for and the importance of standardisation in humanitarian logistics, especially in areas such as procurement, distribution, medical logistics and logistics planning, which were perceived as critical areas that require standardisation.Research limitations/implicationsPractitioners and scholars were targeted via social media, through mailing lists and via communication from the practitioner organisation – the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA). While it provided good access to different groups of respondents, the response rate is not possible to calculate.Practical implicationsThe findings confirm the high importance of standardisation, indicating areas and functions that should be standardised first. Standardisation may improve cooperation between different humanitarian actors, allowing better service provision for beneficiaries. Thus there are also potential negative impacts, i.e. impact on localisation, which should be overcome.Social implicationsResults do not have a direct social impact; however, they stimulate research and work among practitioners on standardisation, which in turn could improve cooperation between humanitarian actors, thereby enabling a better humanitarian response in emergencies.Originality/valueThe majority of papers on standardisation use a qualitative approach. This paper applies a survey among a large network of humanitarian practitioners, capturing their view on the topic and perception of the need for standardisation. The work is descriptive; however, it could be used as a base for further studies related to humanitarian standards.
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Argumedo-García, Mauricio, Katherinne Salas-Navarro, Jaime Acevedo-Chedid, and Holman Ospina-Mateus. "Bibliometric Analysis of the Potential of Technologies in the Humanitarian Supply Chain." Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity 7, no. 4 (December 1, 2021): 232. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/joitmc7040232.
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This study presents a bibliometric analysis of research on technology in the humanitarian supply chain. The methodology includes performance analysis and science mapping to explore the application of technologies in humanitarian supply chains. This paper contributes to the literature by examining the most influential authors, trends, journals, countries, institutions, and the recent humanitarian supply chain collaboration. The information presented in this research was obtained with the Scopus database. The study identified 342 documents after applying filters to screen for duplicates and manuscripts unrelated to the topic. The articles were analyzed using MS Excel and VOSviewer. The research provides an overview of state of the art showing a high collaboration between the authors Ramesh A. and Kabra C, and the most relevant institutions were the Griffith Business School and the Delft University of Technology. Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Journal of Disaster Research were the most productive journals. The terms analysis shows that “disasters”, “disaster prevention”, “humanitarian logistics”, and “human” are the most used keywords. The study identifies future research lines related to the interaction between critical technologies to deliver real benefits to the humanitarian supply chain. As a result, it proposes integrating the significant contributions of new technologies, such as blockchain, big data, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, and the social media relief phase following the disaster. It also indicates gaps in knowledge in terms of research related to human-made disasters and health emergencies.
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Scholten, Kirstin, Pamela Sharkey Scott, and Brian Fynes. "Mitigation processes – antecedents for building supply chain resilience." Supply Chain Management: An International Journal 19, no. 2 (March 4, 2014): 211–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/scm-06-2013-0191.
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Purpose – This study aims to combine theory and practice to develop an integrated supply chain resilience framework by investigating the inter-dependencies between the strategic literature based concept of supply chain resilience and operational practitioner based disaster management processes. Design/methodology/approach – Utilising an in-depth qualitative case of a collaborative agency, this study identifies best practices within disaster management for insights on the operationalisation of supply chain resilience. Findings – The empirical data leads to the development of an integrated supply chain resilience framework capturing the interplay of disaster management processes and capabilities required to build supply chain resilience. The critical importance of mitigation processes in building supply chain resilience is highlighted. Practical implications – The generic supply chain resilience framework represents a valuable guide for managers when directing resources and planning for building the capabilities required in each phase of disaster management, while remaining strategically focused. The value of the framework is demonstrated by a retrospective analysis of aid operations in response to Hurricane Katrina. Originality/value – The study's results are the first to bridge theory and practice on supply chain resilience. By utilising the unique humanitarian aid disaster supply chain management context, a two-way knowledge and learning flow between humanitarian and commercial organisations is established.
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Sisay, Amsalu, and Mezgebu Liku. "Supply Chain Management Practice and Its Impact on Performance of Humanitarian Relief Organization in Case of Gedeo Zone." International Journal of Financial, Accounting, and Management 4, no. 3 (December 1, 2022): 269–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.35912/ijfam.v4i3.789.
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Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to see how supply chain management practices affected humanitarian relief organizations in the Gedeo zone. Research methodology: The study used a mixed research approach, with respondents selected using a stratified proportionate technique from each organization's employees to disseminate a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews done using a purposeful sampling technique. Correlation and regression, as well as thematic analysis, were used in the analysis. Results: The finding of the study reveals that supplier integration, information sharing, postponement, and outsourcing affect humanitarian relief organizations’ performance positively in a statistically significant way. Limitations: The main limitation is that the study focused only on humanitarian relief organizations operating in the Gedeo zone. Contribution: Ethiopia experienced natural and human-made disasters such as (El Niño, flood, famine, war, communal conflict, etc) for decades. To reduce the threat of this, the Study suggests that supply chain management practice is a serious concern for many relief humanitarian organizations operating in the Gedeo zone. Keywords: 1. supply chain management practice 2. humanitarian relief 3. organization performance
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Vaillancourt, Alain. "Kit management in humanitarian supply chains." International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 18 (September 2016): 64–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2016.06.002.
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Saa’da, Raeda Jamal, Awad Mohammad Altarawneh, Hind Khaled Alsarayreh, Ayman Mansour, Ra'ed Jamal Saaideh, and Taha Ali Al-Athameen. "STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME BARRIERS IN HUMANITARIAN SUPPLY CHAIN RESPONSE: JORDANIAN NGOS." Journal of Southwest Jiaotong University 57, no. 3 (June 30, 2022): 200–220. http://dx.doi.org/10.35741/issn.0258-2724.57.3.17.
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The supply chain of humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) increasingly faces constant barriers to coordination. This study aims to examine how information technology can be used in the supply chain of the NGO humanitarian organizations in Jordan. A qualitative research design is used following case studies and interviews to help comprehend the situation within the humanitarian organizations in Jordan. It interviewed 16 humanitarian employees with at least five years in the subject discipline. It also used articles, documents, and books to help comprehend the nature of humanitarian firms and the strategies that can be used to overcome barriers that hinder the success of information sharing. The findings showed that there are barriers within the humanitarian organizations, but by implementing an information system, these can be resolved. Therefore, the proposed strategies include legal approaches and training to counter barriers to information sharing in humanitarian organizations. Furthermore, it contributes by highlighting the significance of information sharing within the humanitarian organization, which would assist in instigating successful supply chain procedures. Finally, it concludes the significance of information technologies in humanitarian logistics for effective disaster management.
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Gupta, M. L., Surajit Bag, Shivam Gupta, and Pavitra Dhamija. "Humanitarian supply chain management: a systematic review and bibliometric analysis." International Journal of Automation and Logistics 3, no. 2 (2021): 104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijal.2021.10034868.
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Dhamija, Pavitra, Shivam Gupta, Surajit Bag, and M. L. Gupta. "Humanitarian supply chain management: a systematic review and bibliometric analysis." International Journal of Automation and Logistics 3, no. 2 (2021): 104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ijal.2021.112753.
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YU, Degan, Mehmet G. YALCIN, Koray OZPOLAT, and Douglas N. HALES. "Research in Humanitarian Supply Chain Management and a New Framework." Eurasian Journal of Business and Economics 8, no. 15 (May 30, 2015): 39–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.17015/ejbe.2015.015.03.
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Ertem, Mustafa A., Nebil Buyurgan, and Manuel D. Rossetti. "Multiple‐buyer procurement auctions framework for humanitarian supply chain management." International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 40, no. 3 (April 20, 2010): 202–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600031011035092.
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John, Lijo, and A. Ramesh. "Humanitarian supply chain management in India: a SAP‐LAP framework." Journal of Advances in Management Research 9, no. 2 (October 26, 2012): 217–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09727981211271968.
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Lukyanova, Iryna, Abubaker Haddud, and Anshuman Khare. "Types of ERP Systems and Their Impacts on the Supply Chains in the Humanitarian and Private Sectors." Sustainability 14, no. 20 (October 12, 2022): 13054. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su142013054.
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(1) Background: This paper explores different ERP systems used in the supply chains of humanitarian and private sectors and their key impacts on supply chain performance. The study examined 19 potential impacts from the published literature from 2015 to 2020 and investigated whether they are equally relevant in the global private and humanitarian sectors. (2) Methods: An anonymous online questionnaire was used and advertised on different social media websites. Fifty humanitarian supply chain professionals and 53 private sector professionals completed the questionnaire. A descriptive statistic cross-tabulation analysis was used to show the differences or similarities in the collected responses, and a Mann–Whitney Test was used to test the research hypotheses. (3) Results: The findings highlighted the key impacts of ERP systems on supply chain performance and confirmed that these impacts are similar in both sectors. Additionally, the humanitarian sector prefers to implement custom-made ERPs, whereas the private sector purchases ready-to-use products. (4) Conclusions: The reviewed literature did not show studies conducting such a comparative study. The results provide a better understanding of the types of ERP systems and their impacts on supply chain operations within the two examined sectors.
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Rucha, Kingsford M., and Amina Nassor Abdallah. "Effect of Supplier Relationship Management on Humanitarian Supply Chain Performance at the World Food Programme in Somalia." European Scientific Journal, ESJ 13, no. 16 (June 30, 2017): 250. http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2017.v13n16p250.
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The study sought to unfold the relationship between Supplier Relationship Management on supply chain in humanitarian organizations which is often difficult because of the multi-groups involved (military, government, Non-governmental Organizations). In humanitarian organizations the “customer” is the donor or supplier of goods. The study was conducted at the World Food Programme (WFP) which started operating in Somalia in 1967 and focusing on rural agricultural development and school feeding projects. At the onset of WFP operations, the conflict escalated and the humanitarian needs expanded as well. Today the WFP Somalia goal is to address basic food needs, strengthen coping mechanisms and support the efforts to achieve food security of vulnerable Somalis. The organization has its regional office in charge of operations and supply chain in Nairobi as well as the Somalia liaison office. There are rare studies focusing on supply chain relationship among humanitarian organizations particularly on the challenges of getting supplies on time due financial and other supply chain constraints. This is the gap this study sought to address. In order to achieve the objectives, the population of the study was the WFP employees (senior and the supply chain staff) in both the regional and the liaison office and the WFP food suppliers based in Nairobi. The sample comprised of 87 WFP employees and 7 personnel from the WFP food supplier family. Data was collected from 63 respondents who filled and returned the questionnaires representing a response rate rate of 72%. Multiple regression analysis was used to analyse the data collected in order to meet the objectives of the study. The results revealed that WFP continuously trains employees from the supply chain department and has mechanisms for ensuring suppliers conform to quality standards. It was also found that ICT is used in the execution and management of purchase orders. On WFP humanitarian supply chain performance, results indicated that WFP Somalia delivers defect free food supplies to beneficiaries by working closely with the internal staff and the logistics operators. The study recommends that WFP’s management should begin rewarding suppliers who share information for effective supply chain management. The organization should not only have multiple supply tiers but should also be well vast with each tiers risk profile to enable the organization mitigate any unforeseen events that may affect delivery of supplies especially during emergencies.
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Merminod, Nathalie, Jean Nollet, and Gilles Pache. "Streamlining humanitarian and peacekeeping supply chains." Society and Business Review 9, no. 1 (February 4, 2014): 4–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sbr-06-2013-0048.
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Purpose – Over the last decade, temporary supply chains (TSCs) have become a well-recognized logistics model. In TSCs, supply chain members are organized for an ad hoc project; they pool resources in order to make the project successful. Although it might be perceived that TSCs are unstable due to their temporary nature, this paper aims to discuss how TSCs can be managed so as to be both stable and agile, while achieving the stated objectives; since the stability-agility context could be really challenging in humanitarian and peacekeeping supply chains, this is the one that has been selected. Design/methodology/approach – The authors reviewed the literature, research reports and electronic documents on humanitarian and peacekeeping supply chains, to understand the main challenges in terms of managerial and social impacts of logistical operations in a disaster context. Findings – The disaster context is very peculiar, since it requires tremendous agility when a natural or man-made catastrophe hits, so that as many lives as possible can be saved and that the situation could get back rapidly to a relatively normal level. The paper shows that TSCs require an advanced level of time and organizational stability of the human and material resources involved in order to be highly flexible. In other words, an efficient TSC relies on “anticipated responsiveness”, a major managerial challenge in the years to come. Originality/value – The paper clarifies the management of humanitarian and peacekeeping supply chains and identifies the importance of anticipation capability to improve logistical responsiveness.
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C, Anoop, and Dr Regi Kumar V. "Behavioral Challenges of Humanitarian Supply Chain in the Context of Natural Calamities in India." International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology 12, no. 3 (February 28, 2023): 43–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.35940/ijeat.c3980.0212323.
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When natural occurrences affect populated areas and destroy local infrastructure and population, they are referred to as natural disasters and cause pain and deprivation. India is one of the world's regions that experiences disasters the most frequently because of its physiographic and meteorological circumstances. Natural disasters have been more frequent during the past ten years or more, notably in India. Increased population, urbanization, industrialization, development in high-risk areas, environmental degradation, and climate change may all contribute to increased vulnerability to catastrophe risks. Humanitarian operations are started as soon as a disaster occurs with the goal of assisting victims quickly in a variety of ways, such as rescuing those who are affected or stranded, gathering and disposing of corpses, allocating resources, providing food aid, shelter, and medical care, and reopening access to remote areas. Delays in delivery or relief during humanitarian efforts can result in lives lost. Therefore, as it guarantees the seamless flow of products and services in a convoluted supply chain, logistical efficiency is a crucial component of humanitarian success. Logistics is essential to the effectiveness and responsiveness of major humanitarian initiatives like health, food, shelter, water, and sanitation. It acts as a link between catastrophe preparedness and response as well as between procurement and distribution. Calamities, crises, plagues, and destructive actions can all be categorized as disasters depending on the logistical effort needed. Different sorts of disasters require different approaches to management: Running refugee camps is considerably different from giving the kind of aid needed after a sudden natural disaster or a nuclear accident. Aid offered to help a place develop is different from aid given to deal with famine and drought. The humanitarian supply chain (HSC) is an organization that specializes in planning the distribution and storage of supplies to impacted areas and individuals during emergencies and natural disasters. The complex environments involved in a disaster, quick design, new or unfamiliar intermediaries or participants, and thus, it faces many possible obstacles, make it highly unpredictable and tumultuous. The humanitarian supply chain is made up of many different players, each with a unique attitude, way of acting, and cultural background. In a situation involving India, the humanitarian supply chain involves foreign aid agencies, host governments, the military, local self-governments, regional aid agencies, etc., all of whom have competing interests, mandates, capacities, and logistics expertise. Due to the complexity, it is imperative to analyze key variables in order to create a humanitarian supply chain that meets the needs of donors, beneficiaries, and service providers alike. The history of India demonstrates how a lack of professionalism, cooperation between many parties, and several other cultural variables have turned the field of humanitarian logistics into one with a lot of difficulties and important considerations. When building a supply chain, from sourcing to production, storage, distribution, and all transportation links in between, a sustainable supply chain (SSC) tries to take the environment, the economy, and social and human issues into consideration. The humanitarian supply chain should be integrated with sustainable practices while it is being designed or developed. In order to handle the most difficult situations in the context of natural calamities, a sustainable humanitarian supply chain that has been optimized is necessary. With the aid of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchains, and machine learning, the domain of sustainable humanitarian supply chains in India is experiencing difficulties and obstacles with plenty of room for improvement. In the context of the natural disasters in India, the article's main focus is on the significance of an effective sustainable humanitarian supply chain. The goal of this article is to identify the obstacles and variables that affect the efficient development of a humanitarian supply chain in India that is flexible enough to fulfill the unique needs of an HSC that are completely different from those of a commercial supply chain.
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Saïah, Félicia, Diego Vega, and Gyöngyi Kovács. "Toward a common humanitarian supply chain process model: the Frontline Humanitarian Logistics Initiative." International Journal of Operations & Production Management 43, no. 13 (July 28, 2023): 238–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijopm-01-2023-0054.
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PurposeThis study focuses to develop a common humanitarian supply chain process model (HSCPM) that enables effective enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for NGOs, and the study also investigates the role of modularity as a dynamic capability that supports creating such model.Design/methodology/approachA multifocus group study was performed as part of a larger project, the Frontline Humanitarian Logistics Initiative, aiming to establish a common data model that would serve as the backbone of humanitarian ERP systems. Fourteen international humanitarian organizations (IHOs) participated in the process, reaching a consensus on the structure of the process model.FindingsAn HSCPM was proposed based on the consensus reached across IHOs. Four degrees of customization differentiating between “generic,” “tailored,” “specific,” and “unique” processes are presented and discussed.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings show modularity applied to process as a mean to create dynamic efficiencies and position the modular process model within the dynamic capabilities framework, supporting supply chain responsiveness and expanding the literature on supply chain management (SCM), dynamic capabilities, and humanitarian logistics.Practical implicationsThis research proposes a consensus-based data model, facilitating the advancement of ERP systems in the humanitarian context and lays a foundation for interoperability among ERP systems across diverse IHOs.Originality/valueFirst attempt to elucidate the specific characteristics and unique processes defining an HSCPM, this study reached an unprecedented consensus for the humanitarian sector, setting the base toward an industry standard.
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ARIAS ARANDA, DANIEL, LUIS MIGUEL MOLINA FERNANDEZ, and VLADIMIR STANTCHEV. "INTEGRATION OF INTERNET OF THINGS AND BLOCKCHAIN TO INCREASE HUMANITARIAN AID SUPPLY CHAINS PERFORMANCE." DYNA 96, no. 6 (November 1, 2021): 653–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.6036/10067.
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This paper provide an overview of the benefits that the integration of IoT and Blockchain can produce on the Humanitarian Aid Supply Chain (HASC). Consdering the large number of partner involved in HASC, traditional centralized information systems become very vulnerable. In the same sense, the lack of mutual knowledge obstruct the needed cooperation. The joint use of IoT and Blockchain can overcome these problems. Main benefit as well as barriers to this implementation is analyzed, considering the diferent phases of the HASC. KeywordsCovid19, Blockchain, Supply Chain Management, Internet of Things, Humanitarian Supply Chain
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Ganguly, Kunal K., R. K. Padhy, and Siddharth Shankar Rai. "Managing the humanitarian supply chain: a fuzzy logic approach." International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment 8, no. 5 (November 13, 2017): 521–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijdrbe-07-2015-0038.
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Purpose Humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM) in today’s environment faces the challenges such as information availability, inventory management, collaboration, logistics related issues and preparedness. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the HSCM performance, considering the consequences in terms of operation, recovery and responsiveness based on the fuzzy estimates of the components presented. Design/methodology/approach In the study, triangulation approach was adapted for collecting data and developing a hierarchical structure for humanitarian supply chain performance assessment. The relationships between HSCM performance and its suddenness and required preparedness are depicted by cause and effect diagrams. The concepts of fuzzy association and fuzzy composition are applied to identify relationships. Findings In the hierarchy presented, the performance in a disaster situation, preparedness and suddenness of the situation and factors that influence the above are modeled. The taxonomy is developed for describing the relationship between factors, their likelihoods and impacts to achieve consistent quantification. Research limitations/implications The study considers case studies from Indian conditions; however, conditions in other countries and their practices for the disaster management may vary to certain extent. Practical implications A methodology presented for evaluating the exposures in considering the consequences in terms of responsiveness, operations, recovery, mitigation and emergency response. The study may help the humanitarian relief practitioners to understand the insights of the disaster situations using the proposed framework. Originality/value A common language for describing the different factors of HSCM is presented, which includes terms for quantifying likelihoods and impacts. The concept of fuzzy association and fuzzy composition has been applied to identify relationships between sources and consequences on HSCM performance. The use of descriptive linguistic variables is ensured through the implementation of fuzzy logic.
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Tomasini, Rolando M., and Luk N. Van Wassenhove. "Pan-american health organization’s humanitarian supply management system: de-politicization of the humanitarian supply chain by creating accountability." Journal of Public Procurement 4, no. 3 (March 2004): 437–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jopp-04-03-2004-b005.
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Haavisto, Ira, and Gyöngyi Kovács. "Perspectives on sustainability in humanitarian supply chains." Disaster Prevention and Management 23, no. 5 (October 28, 2014): 610–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/dpm-10-2013-0192.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop a framework for analysing how humanitarian organisations (HOs) address different expectations regarding sustainability. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative and qualitative content analysis is used to assess the annual reports (ARs) of HOs for their discussions on sustainability overall, and in relation to contextual expectations, subsystems and supply chains, organisational structure and strategy. Findings – HOs address sustainability primarily from the perspective of contextual expectations from society and beneficiaries. Some fits between supply chain design and societal expectations are attended to, but fits between programmes and contextual expectations are not discussed explicitly. Research limitations/implications – ARs express what organisations want to portray of their activities rather than being direct reflections of what occurs in the field, hence the use of ARs for the study delimits its findings. However, HOs rarely publish sustainability reports. Practical implications – Even though there is a general pursuit of the elusive aim of aid effectiveness, organisational structures need to be further aligned with societal aims as to support these. Social implications – Beneficiaries are still seen as external to the humanitarian supply chain and humanitarian programmes, though their role may change with the introduction of more cash components in aid, voucher systems, and ultimately, their empowerment through these. Originality/value – The suggested conceptual framework combines elements of contingency theory with a prior four perspectives model on sustainability expectations. The framework helps to highlight fits between the humanitarian context, operations and programmes as well as misalignments between these.
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Thompson, Denise D. P., and Renata Anderson. "The COVID-19 response: considerations for future humanitarian supply chain and logistics management research." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 11, no. 2 (March 26, 2021): 157–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-01-2021-0006.
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is three-fold: (1) this editorial viewpoint gives context to the manuscripts included in this special issue on pandemics and epidemics. (2) The viewpoint frames a research agenda for the vital work necessary to understand and make the humanitarian supply chain more resilient. (3) The authors hope that the viewpoint as well as the included papers contribute to the dialogue and facilitate a research program over the short- to medium-term about mass complex disasters, including epidemics and pandemics, and their effects on the humanitarian supply chain and logistics.Design/methodology/approachThe paper examines COVID-19 response by focusing on the USA as a mini case study. It utilizes contemporaneous reporting in USA newspapers between February and July of 2020. Reports made during an incident or event provide some of the most accurate records of that event and point to gaps in our understanding of research in the humanitarian supply chain.FindingsThe novel COVID-19 pandemic highlights unanticipated ways that pandemics and epidemics impact HLSCM and display the supply chain's fragility in stark terms. The paper layouts some of the thematic issues that emerged from COVID-19 that could point the way for future research in the field in the short run.Research limitations/implicationsThe articles accessed for the paper dated February–July 2020. With the pandemic ongoing, many more thematic areas or more enduring ones might surface that could change the direction of the findings or recommendations. In addition, relying on secondary sources like newspapers for this research largely depends on the quality of the reports. Moreover, newspaper articles are not as scientifically robust as are academic journals as some. The viewpoints could be biased. It is also difficult to verify the best news sources, if they are not known a priori.Practical implicationsThematic lessons from America's COVID-19 impact set the stage for future research agenda in the humanitarian supply chain and logistics response over the next few years. There will be other pandemics. The question is not if, but when.Social implicationsThe COVID-19 pandemic makes it impossible for us to ignore the link between the global supply chain, natural and human-made disasters, including epidemics and pandemics, environmental degradation and deforestation.Originality/valueThe paper's originality lies it being one of the first, if not the first, to deal with this topic within the operations/logistics/supply chain management field. It therefore helps to pave the way for other perspectives and approaches to understand and advance the field of humanitarian logistics and supply chain management.
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Chandes, Jérôme, and Gilles Paché. "Pensar la acción colectiva en el contexto de la logística humanitaria: las lecciones del sismo de Pisco." Cuadernos de difusión 14, no. 27 (December 30, 2009): 47–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.46631/jefas.2009.v14n27.03.
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In the last fifteen years, and increasingly every day, humanitarian logistics has awakened the interest of researches in the logistics and supply chain management (SCM) field. Some consider this is a new area to apply methods and management tools developed in the business area. Researches in humanitarian logistics tend to favor a technical approach, particularly in operational management (transport optimization, location of regional centers, etc.). Although this view is still valid regarding improvement in using scarce logistics resources, this must be associated to organizational methods that seek the best way to coordinate within humanitarian supply chains. The present article assumes this position upon the concept of collective strategy and how it was applied to the earthquake disaster in Pisco, Peru (August 15, 2007). The humanitarian aid was distributed among several disaster aid committees, but above all to the Instituto Nacional de Defensa Civil (Indeci), the state organization that supervised the whole system. Indeci’s management emphasized the importance of collective action to improve the humanitarian aid operation, but it also viewed the difficulties that resulted from this action
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Saâ�ada, Raeda Jamal. "Role of supply chain agility, sustainability and information sharing in humanitarian supply chain management: a review analysis." European J. of International Management 1, no. 1 (2021): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/ejim.2021.10039490.
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Tasnim, Zerin, Abu Bakar A. Hamid, Yogesh K. Dwivedi, and Mahmud A. Shareef. "Sustainable disaster supply chain management for relief operations in Bangladesh." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 12, no. 2 (January 7, 2022): 285–304. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jhlscm-07-2021-0062.
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PurposeNumber of disastrous events are rising globally, and it is important to manage the humanitarian supply chain management process to assist the disaster affected individuals in terms of relief operations. Effective relief operations can help to recover the materialistic loss due to any disaster. But there is a paucity of studies regarding this issue for developing countries. This study, hence, inspected the factors that affect the disaster supply chain management (DSCM) processes for relief operations in Bangladesh.Design/methodology/approachThis study examined the factors affecting relief operations through a qualitative analysis. This study used thematic analysis. Interviews were conducted with related supply chain individuals who were triangulated by data from related publications and blogs.FindingsThe study showed that sustainable DSCM for relief operations in Bangladesh require addressing few factors as organizational capabilities, warehousing locations and inventory management, infrastructure facility, coordination among partners, government and local authority support to create a transparent, efficient, effective and sustainable DSCM process for relief operations in Bangladesh. The system loopholes can be identified and rectified on the base of these factors.Research limitations/implicationsThe number of interview respondents was limited to twenty who were selected randomly from four organizations. To create a sustainable disaster supply chain management (SCM) for relief operations few factors were considered as predominant factors in Bangladesh context to generalize the developing country contexts and other factors were not considered. Therefore, for farther humanitarian research, the model of this study can be used for quantitative research and the hypotheses can be tested empirically to get more acute findings.Practical implicationsAs this study identifies the factors which can help to create a sustainable DSCM system for relief operations, hence practically, Bangladesh humanitarian SCM agencies will be beneficial from this study. They can easily recognize the factors need to be considered to create a sustainable DSCM process for relief operations.Originality/valueThis is a unique study carried out to examine the factors affecting DSCM process for relief operations in Bangladesh.
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Sengupta, Dipanjana, Amrit Das, Uttam Kumar Bera, and Anirban Dutta. "A Humanitarian Green Supply Chain Management Considering Minimum Cost and Time." International Journal of Business Analytics 8, no. 2 (April 2021): 63–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijban.2021040105.
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Disaster is the sudden problem of the world. There is no time bound. By disaster, all the creatures of the earth are affected. Here, the authors have tried to show some issues which are related to the natural calamities and green transportation. The main investigation of the paper is to describe about humanitarian supply chain management with optimized transportation cost, time, and carbon emission. Here a real-life problem of flood affected area has been chosen. When such disasters happen, quick response can reduce the devastation and save lives, and thus, it requires fulfilling the basic humanitarian needs of the affected population. In such case, organizations should also maintain the emission of the vehicles in safe range to mitigate the further disaster by pollution. A multi-objective solid transportation problem considering cost, time, and emission has been presented here. To solve the problem, this paper has used goal programming method and pareto optimal solution method. A comparison of results is also shown later. Some managerial insights are drawn to describe the situation.
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Bag, Surajit, Sunil Luthra, V. G. Venkatesh, and Gunjan Yadav. "Towards understanding key enablers to green humanitarian supply chain management practices." Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal 31, no. 5 (February 29, 2020): 1111–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/meq-06-2019-0124.
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PurposeHumanitarian supply chains (HSCs) by their very nature require urgent reaction to unforeseeable needs, making it difficult to properly plan for the support of actual demands. As such, integrating sustainability into traditional HSC practices continues to present a challenge to governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and other humanitarian-related agencies. This study focuses on identifying and categorizing the leading enablers to green humanitarian supply chains (GHSCs) and proposes a model for improving the responsiveness based upon a fuzzy total interpretive structural modelling approach.Design/methodology/approachTotal interpretive structural modelling (TISM) uses group decision-making to identify contextual relationships among each pair of enablers and elucidates the nature of each underlying relationship. The fuzzy TISM shows the level of strength (very high influence, high influence, low influence and very low influence) of each enabler in relation to other enablers, which can help to inform management decision-making.FindingsGHSC management requires strategic planning of inventory and logistics management. The importance of collaborative relationship building with HSC partners for developing capability and the effective use of available resources are keys to success. These improved relationships also help to promote postponement and similar speculation-based logistics strategies, as well as advanced purchasing and pre-positioning strategies. Finally, the speed and quality of response is found to be the top enabler in GHSC management.Research limitations/implicationsOne noted shortcoming of the chosen research method is its reliance on subjective expert judgement. However, collecting judgements is at the basis of many research methods, and the research team took utmost care throughout the research process to allay biases. Future empirical research can further examine the relationships suggested herein. Managers can use the model developed in this research to consider impactful ways to design and execute sustainable HSCs.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors' knowledge, this is a novel attempt to identify enablers to GHSC management. Secondly, the research team has used an advanced methodology (fuzzy TISM) to develop the contextual inter-relationships among the enablers which has not been used earlier in this direction before and thus advances the GHSC literature.
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Kovács, Gyöngyi, and Karen M. Spens. "The Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management: first reflections." Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1, no. 2 (October 21, 2011): 108–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/20426741111158403.
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Kabra, Gaurav, A. Ramesh, and Kaur Arshinder. "Identification and prioritization of coordination barriers in humanitarian supply chain management." International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 13 (September 2015): 128–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdrr.2015.01.011.
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