Providing an in-depth insight into the management of supply chains in the context of humanitarian logistics, this book considers humanitarian logistics from both a strategic and operational perspective. The authors cover how to set up a supply chain network, supply chain strategy, decision making, procurement, transportation/fleet management/delivery/distribution, warehouse and inventory management, and information technology. They take a problem-based learning approach with each chapter being self-standing, while still relating to the supply chain as a whole. Additionally, the chapters include a case study written by a practitioner in the humanitarian field.
All three editors are affiliated with the Hanken School of Economics:
Gyöngyi Kovácsis Erkko Professor of Humanitarian Logistics.
Karen Spensis Professor of Supply Chain Management and Dean of Education.
Ira Haavistois the Director of the HUMLOG (Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Research) Institute and teaches supply chain management.
PART ONE Logistics and supply chain management in the humanitarian context
1.1 Introduction
Ira Haavisto, Gyöngyi Kovács and Karen M Spens, Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Research Institute (HUMLOG Institute), Hanken School of Economics, Helsinki, Finland
Introduction
What is so special about humanitarian logistics?
Trade-offs in humanitarian logistics
Strategic, tactical and operational levels
Activities, phases and mandates
Concluding remarks
Notes
References
1.2 Exploring logistics competences and capabilities in not-for-profit environments: the case of Médecins Sans Frontières
Diego Vega, Neoma Business School and Cret-Log, France
Introduction
Literature review
Research design
Results
Discussion and implications
References
PART TWO Setting up a supply chain network
2.1 Setting up a humlŸ
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