Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Volume 8 Issue 2 , Open Access

Case studies in humanitarian logistics research

Diego Vega

Considered a strong method for exploratory investigations, case study research has become part of the mainstream approach, particularly in the field of humanitarian logistics (HL…

Managing commercial actors in strategic networks in emergency preparedness: A study of multiple networks from Sweden

Elvira Kaneberg

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the management of commercial actors in strategic networks of emergency preparedness management (EPM) in developed countries and how these…

Resource selection in support of humanitarian operations: a case of the United States Navy

Aruna Apte, Keenan Yoho

The purpose of this paper is to present a model for selecting specific assets to be used in relief and disaster response missions based on the capabilities of, and contributions…

Humanitarian medical supply chain in disaster response

Irina Dolinskaya, Maria Besiou, Sara Guerrero-Garcia

Following a large-scale disaster, medical assistance is a critical component of the emergency response. The paper aims to discuss this issue.

Post-disaster transportation of seriously injured people to hospitals

Seyed Mahdi Shavarani, Bela Vizvari

The purpose of this paper is to deal with the transportation of a high number of injured people after a disaster in a highly populated large area. Each patient should be delivered…

Dynamic truck and trailer routing problem for last mile distribution in disaster response

Meilinda F.N. Maghfiroh, Shinya Hanaoka

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the application of the dynamic vehicle routing problem for last mile distribution during disaster response. The authors explore a model…