Humanitarian Logistics: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing for and Responding to Disasters
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (598 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0749470879 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Chapter contributions written by some of the world's leading experts explore:-The application of commercial and academic models of process management and process improvement to the humanitarian logistics network-The introduction of information systems supporting the supply chain for NGOs-Information management in inter-agency coordination-Regionally-focused logistic challenges in developing South East Asian and African countries-The humanitarian-military interface and lessons learned. This second edition of Humanitarian Logistics presents solutions to these challenges, cov
"Great reference material." according to Pablo Bredt Torres. Great read and definitely recommended for professional working in this field.There are not a lot of literature related to this topic and I found this book as a reference in order to provide a starting point for further research.. Lays the foundation for commercial and humanitarian sectors to learn from and assist each other Kelly McCarthy Barner Humanitarian Logistics: Meeting the Challenges of Preparing for and Responding to Disasters (Kogan Page, 2014), by Peter Tatham and Martin Christopher, provides a look inside the challenges faced by the people and organizations providing relief after disaster strikes.Don’t let the title and subtitle fool you. Although the topic is targeted, there are benefits to be gained by more than one reading audience. As the authors and their team of contributors point out, there are many commercial sector best practices that humanitarian logistics can benefit from. I would add to this that there are just as many opportunities for return ga
As the authors and their team of contributors point out, there are many commercial sector best practices that humanitarian logistics can benefit from.". "Don’t let the title and subtitle fool you. Although the topic is targeted, there are benefits to be gained by more than one reading audience