Humanitarian and Relief Logistics: Research Issues, Case Studies and Future Tren

Description: Humanitarian and Relief Logistics by Vasileios Zeimpekis, Soumia Ichoua, Ioannis Minis This volume highlights advances in the development of effective modeling and solution approaches to enhance the performance of humanitarian relief logistics. It covers preparedness, post-disaster response and supporting technologies in information systems. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This edited volume highlights recent research advances in humanitarian relief logistics. The contributed chapters span the spectrum of key issues and activities from preparedness to mitigation operations (response), planning and execution. The volume also presents state-of-the-art methods and systems through current case studies.Significant issues in planning and execution of humanitarian relief logistics discussed in this volume include the following:• Approaches that tackle realistic relief distribution networks. In addition to large-scale computing issues, heuristics may handle the complexity and particularities of humanitarian supply chains • Methods that integrate real-time information while effectively coping with time pressure and uncertainty, both of which are inherent to a disaster scene• Judicious recourse strategies that allow a quick and effective restoration of pre-planned solutions whenever an unpredictable event occurs• Coordination of multiple parties that are often involved in managing a disaster, including NGOs, local, state and federal agencies. This volume provides robust evidence that research in humanitarian logistics may lead to substantial improvements in effectiveness and efficiency of disaster relief operations. This is quite encouraging, since the unique characteristics of disaster scenes provide significant opportunities for researchers to investigate novel approaches contributing to logistics research while offering a significant service to society. Back Cover This edited volume highlights recent research advances in humanitarian relief logistics. The contributed chapters span the spectrum of key issues and activities from preparedness to mitigation operations (response), planning and execution. The volume also presents state-of-the-art methods and systems through current case studies. Significant issues in planning and execution of humanitarian relief logistics discussed in this volume include the following: * Approaches that tackle realistic relief distribution networks. In addition to large-scale computing issues, heuristics may handle the complexity and particularities of humanitarian supply chains * Methods that integrate real-time information while effectively coping with time pressure and uncertainty, both of which are inherent to a disaster scene * Judicious recourse strategies that allow a quick and effective restoration of pre-planned solutions whenever an unpredictable event occurs * Coordination of multiple parties that are often involved in managing a disaster, including NGOs, local, state and federal agencies. This volume provides robust evidence that research in humanitarian logistics may lead to substantial improvements in effectiveness and efficiency of disaster relief operations. This is quite encouraging, since the unique characteristics of disaster scenes provide significant opportunities for researchers to investigate novel approaches contributing to logistics research while offering a significant service to society. Table of Contents A Decision Support System for Humanitarian Network Design and Distribution Operations.- Analytical Models for Estimating Waiting Times at a Disaster Relief Center.- Multiple Location and Routing Models in Humanitarian Logistics.- Preparedness Measures for Emergency and Disaster Response.- Military Logistics Planning in Humanitarian Relief Operations.- A Procurement Auctions-Based Framework for Coordinating Platforms in Humanitarian Logistics.- A Fuzzy Multicriteria Methodology to Manage Priorities and Resource Assignment in Critical Situations.- Logistics for Decision Support: An Application in Cases of Natural Disasters.- A Multi-agent Based Framework for Vehicle Routing in Relief Delivery Systems.- Modeling Facility Locations for Relief Logistics in Indonesia.- Humanitarian Logistics in the Great Tohoku Disasters 2011. Long Description This edited volume highlights recent research advances in humanitarian relief logistics. The contributed chapters span the spectrum of key issues and activities from preparedness to mitigation operations (response), planning and execution. The volume also presents state-of-the-art methods and systems through current case studies. Significant issues in planning and execution of humanitarian relief logistics discussed in this volume include the following: * Approaches that tackle realistic relief distribution networks. In addition to large-scale computing issues, heuristics may handle the complexity and particularities of humanitarian supply chains * Methods that integrate real-time information while effectively coping with time pressure and uncertainty, both of which are inherent to a disaster scene * Judicious recourse strategies that allow a quick and effective restoration of pre-planned solutions whenever an unpredictable event occurs * Coordination of multiple parties that are often involved in managing a disaster, including NGOs, local, state and federal agencies. This volume provides robust evidence that research in humanitarian logistics may lead to substantial improvements in effectiveness and efficiency of disaster relief operations. This is quite encouraging, since the unique characteristics of disaster scenes provide significant opportunities for researchers to investigate novel approaches contributing to logistics research while offering a significant service to society. Feature Presents the state of the art in a fast-growing segment of Operations Research Covers logistics processes, preparedness, post-disaster response and supporting technologies in information systems Provides case studies and illustration of applications Details ISBN1461470064 Short Title HUMANITARIAN & RELIEF LOGISTIC Language English ISBN-10 1461470064 ISBN-13 9781461470069 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 54 Year 2013 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Edited by Ioannis Minis DEWEY 658.78 Publication Date 2013-04-24 Subtitle Research Issues, Case Studies and Future Trends Pages 220 Edition 2013th DOI 10.1007/978-1-4614-7007-6 UK Release Date 2013-04-24 AU Release Date 2013-04-24 NZ Release Date 2013-04-24 US Release Date 2013-04-24 Author Ioannis Minis Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Series Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces Series Alternative 9781493900855 Illustrations XIV, 220 p. Audience Professional & Vocational Edition Description 2013 ed. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96312663;

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