Grounded in our distinct values, vision and ventures, this 250 million fundraising campaign strives to fortify our academic excellence, drive breakthrough innovation and transform society on a global scale. Article explains ten strategies used in shipping that will have less negative impact on the environment and that are relevant to the humanitarian sector. Request pdf humanitarian logistics and supply chain management. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Georgia institute of technology sustainability, yale university school of forestry and environmental studies, affiliation not provided to ssrn, affiliation not provided to ssrn, affiliation not provided to ssrn, insead social innovation centre, hewlettpackard enterprise hewlettpackard company, insead, lund. This paper builds on the idea that private sector logistics can and should be applied to improve the performance of disaster logistics but that before embarking on this the private sector needs to understand the core capabilities of humanitarian logistics. Pedraza martinez, insead orla stapleton, insead luk n. As tomasini and van wassenhove 2009 argue, there are essential differences between commercial supply chains and supply chains of disaster response. Van wassenhove, journalitor, year2009, volume16, pages549559 disasters are on the rise, more complex, and donor support is. Tomasini and van wassenhove 2009 emphasize that the rst 72 hours after a disaster has occurred are crucial to save the. Humanitarian logistics rolando tomasini and luk van wassenhove. Only aid that is extended within boundaries of humanity, neutrality and impartiality can be termed to be truly humanitarian in nature. Humanitarian response to ovid19 a discussion of hallenges in disaster management for developing ountries.
This work will use the definition proposed by the humanitarian logistics fritz institute overstreet et al. Performance measurement in humanitarian logistics a process. Jul 24, 2009 that leaves much room for improvement, especially in the humanitarian sector, where any improvement in the supply chain lead time can have a significant positive impact on the beneficiaries and therefore higher return on donations tomasini and van wassenhove, 2009. There is no doubt that humanitarian logistics can benefit hugely by incorporating the learning from the business sectors tomasini and van wassenhove, 2009, and. The second or research phase was carried out by a joint team from the feinstein international. This validates our focus on supply chain management as a key factor in the. Designing efficient resource procurement and allocation. This is what humanitarian logisticians are up against. Click download or read online button to get humanitarian logistics book now. Tomasini and van wassenhove, 2004 figure 4 structure of the relief chain source.
The customers aid recipients actually have no choice and, therefore, true demand is not created in humanitarian logistics kovacs and spens, 2009. There is no doubt that humanitarian logistics can benefit hugely by incorporating the learning from the business sectors tomasini and van wassenhove, 2009, and the coordination and collaboration. At the same time, humanitarian supply chains are also argued to be among the most agile supply chains in existence van wassenhove, 2006. Van wassenhove 2006, kleindorfer and van wassenhove 2004, thomas and mizushima 2005, tomasini and van wassenhove 2004, qiang and nagurney 2008, thompson 2008. Supply chain hubs in global humanitarian logistics by jon m. Tomasini and van wassenhove deal with topics like visibility, transparency and accountability tomasini and van wassenhove, 2009 pp. Humanitarianbusiness partnerships in managing humanitarian. Professor anna nagurney schmgmt 597lg humanitarian logistics and healthcare a case study international federation of red. However, the academic literature on humanitarian logistics has not really explored the roles that lsps play in relief supply chains. This paper discusses the evolution of supply chain management in disaster relief and the role of new players like the private sector.
By attending and presenting in annual fleet forum conferences since 2003. Logistics of humanitarian aid request pdf researchgate. Logistics involved in disaster response are typically reactive and are set up temporarily with 1. While different in their founding principles and mandates, all aid organisations whether. Humanitarian relief organizations and its relationship. The papers from the second group are focused on logistics training and education. Undp disaster management training programme modified by balcik et. Yet there are many other di erences between the design requirements of humanitarian logistics systems and those of corporate supply chains. Now imagine planning the same event but not knowing when or where it will take place, or how many will attend. Inseads luk van wassenhove and rolando tomasini on. The result helps the humanitarian logistics community to conduct further research in this area and to develop key performance measures that suit the humanitarian logistics sector.
Chapter 2 humanitarian logistics and supply chain management. Analyzing transportation and distribution in emergency. Now imagine planning the same event but not knowing when or where it will take place, how many spectators will attend or how. Insead is committed to developing the next generation of global leaders who will change the world.
The customers aid recipients actually have no choice and, therefore, true demand is not created in. Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management. This book comprehensively covers the problems of humanitarian logistics. In addition, the disaster supply chain should not destroy local. This is the first book that has integrated effective approaches in humanitarian logistics and business supply chain management in a most instructive and inspiring manner, and both sectors can learn so much from it. Humanitarian logistics and supply chain management since disaster relief is about 80 % logistics it would follow then that the only way to achieve this is through slick, ef. Humanitarian logistics insead business press 9780230205758. Van wassenhove, insead abstract transportation is the second largest overhead cost to humanitarian organizations after personnel. Humanitarian agencies invest equal resources, hoping to enhance their performance and core competencies through interaction. Aug 21, 2012 like individuals, companies mobilise their resources to contribute to largescale emergencies as quickly as they can. Last mile logistics for disaster relief supply chain management.
Humanitarian logistics by tomasini and van wassenhove 2009. Humanitarian logistics, natural disasters, supply chain fit, responsive supply chain, efficient supply chain, humanitarian relief. Humanitarian logistics download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Humanitarian logistics insead business press rolando tomasini, luk van wassenhove download bok. Performance measurement in humanitarian logistics is crucial and is a critical element of. Field vehicle fleet management in humanitarian operations. Performance measurement in humanitarian logistics a. Peter bakker, tnt chief executive officer i highly recommend to humanitarian logistics professionals as well as business supply chain practitioners. This is the first book that has integrated effective approaches in humanitarian logistics and business supply chain management in a most instructive and inspiring manner, and both sectors can. The stakes in the humanitarian sector are high and a wellmanaged supply chain is crucial to achieving humanitarian goals van wassenhove, 2006.
Humanitarian logistics are very different from private sector logistics, but we can learn a great deal from each other. Some even further suggest supply chain analytics for humanitarian logistics transformation 19 focuses on the important role of humanitarian logistics, networks for africa in support for. Introduction the importance of effective management of humanitarian supply chains is beyond question. They explained that in the physical sense, humanitarian space represents a zone where noncombatants, civilians, and aid workers are. Humanitarian logistics consists of a set of activities that include. In this context, tomasini and van wassenhove 2009 argue that disaster management is the result of a long and structured project of strategic processes preparedness that are strongly related to the successful. Pdf humanitarian logistics and the cluster approach. Last mile logistics for disaster relief supply chain. Corporate donations may be in the form of cash, goods and services inkind. Van wassenhove 30, kleindorfer and van wassenhove 11, thomas and mizushima 2005, tomasini and van wassenhove 30, thompson 25. They explained that in the physical sense, humanitarian space represents a zone where non. Tomasini and van wassenhove 2009 emphasize that the rst 72 hours after a disaster has occurred are crucial to save the maximum human lives. Modelling of inventory management in humanitarian logistics.
I highly recommend to humanitarian logistics professionals as well as business supply chain practitioners. In his 2009 book with rolando tomasini he explored the challenges of creating logistics capabilities for situations of high uncertainty in terms of timing and location. In response to this trend humanitarian agencies are looking for more efficient and effective solutions. With this in mind, the paper walks us through the complexities of managing supply chains in humanitarian settings. Some even further suggest supply chain analytics for humanitarian logistics transformation nyaguthie, 2008 focuses on the important role of humanitarian logistics. More recently, his work has focused on managing humanitarian logistics. Disasters are on the rise, more complex, and donor support is increasingly unpredictable. For example, slow steaming, low carbon fuels, cold ironing, real time tracking and more. Luk van wassenhove is a management thinker and educator. Van wassenhove the henry ford professor of manufacturing insead humanitarian research grou p an academic perspective on health and humanitarian logisticsand humanitarian logistics georgia tech, march 34, 2011. Purpose in recent years, logistics service providers lsps have become important players in the humanitarian field, providing support for ngos and governments when they respond to major disasters. Professor van wassenhove has also explored issues around project management and in a 2008 article for. He is also the director of the humanitarian research group and a fellow of cedep, the european center for executive education, based in france.
Ensuring effective and efficient humanitarian logistical. Humanitarian relief organizations and its relationship with. Now imagine planning the same event but not knowing when or where it will take place, how many spectators will attend or. He is a professor at insead, where he holds the henry ford chaired professorship in manufacturing. Performance measurement is not a main part of this publication but it is a side issue of the chapter information and knowledge management. Tomasini and van wassenhove, 2009 and rigid funding structures edwards and hulme, 1996 are some of the challenges faced by international humanitarian organizations iho in charge of delivering aid to people in need. Humanitarian operations georgia institute of technology. Fundamental issues in humanitarian logistics professor anna nagurney john f.
Smith memorial professor and director virtual center for supernetworks. Tomasini and van wassenhove, 2004 figure 4 structure of the relief. Tomasini and van wassenhove state that around 80% of the costs for relief operations consist. Humanitarian logistics insead business press rolando. These articles were written by thomas 2003, tomasini and van wassenhove 2004, van wassenhove 2006, and allen et al. South african food crisis in 2002 tomasini and van wassenhove, 2004 worst food crisis in africa in a decade most of the food donated by u. Challenges and opportunities for humanitarian aid and emergency relief michael decker textbook business economics supply, production, logistics.
L n van wassenhove imagine the logistics involved in planning an event like the olympics. This may help in developing successful logistics partnerships with each. Chapter 2 humanitarian logistics and supply chain management since disaster relief is about 80 % logistics it would follow then that the only way to achieve this is through slick, ef. Focusing on ho effectiveness and efficiency, this study identified and categorised the holscm articles into. Professor anna nagurney schmgmt 597lg humanitarian logistics and. Originalvalue the research paper shows how essential performance measurement in humanitarian logistics is and what the stateoftheart in this area includes. Done well, these partnerships can become learning laboratories for both parties tomasini and van wassenhove, 2007. L n van wassenhove imagine planning an event like the olympics. The ultimate goal of humanitarian relief logistics is to deliver the right supplies in the right quantities to the right locations at the right time, so save lives and reduce human suffering within given financial constraints beamon and balcik, 2008. Read while you wait get immediate ebook access when you order a print book. The start of a new journal purpose the purpose of this paper is to present a brief overview of the field of humanitarian. Oversights result in serious consequences for the victims of disasters.
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