Essays about: "humanitarian logistics"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 38 essays containing the words humanitarian logistics.

  1. 11. Evaluation of strategic stockpoints for UNFPA using a facility location mode

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Erik Hansson; Dayanand Sagar; [2018]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Facility Location; UNFPA; Perishable Commodities; Pre-positioning; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Distribution and warehousing networks of Humanitarian Organizations has proven to be an area where cost reductions and shortened lead times can be achieved. Humanitarian organizations have also started pre-positioning goods in anticipation of disasters as a way to improve their disaster preparedness. READ MORE

  3. 12. Review of Present Systems and Costs of Conceptual Designs of UAV:s for Humanitarian Relief Missions.

    University essay from KTH/Flygdynamik

    Author : Oskar Hektor; [2018]
    Keywords : UAV; Humanitarian Relief Drone; UAV; Conceptual Design; UAV Cost Estimation;

    Abstract : A study of the viabliness of a UAV for humanitarian relief missions has been done. With an aeronautical model fulfilling humanitarian logistics has then the manufacture and operational life-cycle costs as well as the present air jurisdiction. READ MORE

  4. 13. Benefits and challenges of implementing emerging technologies in a humanitarian supply chain

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Kajsa Salomonsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Humanitarian logistics; humanitarian supply chain; emerging technologies; challenges; benefits; three-dimensional printing; unmanned aerial vehicles; internet of things; virtual reality; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Technology utilisation and implementation of new technologies are critical success factors for humanitarian supply chains and the possibility to improve humanitarian operations by the use of technology has been gaining increasing attention, especially since the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Despite this increase, the theory on emerging technologies within the humanitarian supply chain is still very limited, in particular there is a lack of studies providing a holistic perspective of technology development within the sector. READ MORE

  5. 14. Critical success factors' impact on agility of humanitarian supply chains : A case study of the typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines 2013

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Ellen Karlsson; Maria Eriksson; [2017]
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  6. 15. Mainstreaming the environment within humanitarian operations: Identifying key factors for effective implementation of a green approach to procurement within the International Federation of the Red Cross

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Lindy Hromas; [2017]
    Keywords : environmental mainstreaming; green procurement; humanitarian logistics; environmental impact; humanitarian supply chain; greening; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Each year millions of people receive emergency relief items from humanitarian organizations following disasters and crises. While significant time and resources have been invested in identifying the needs of affected populations and how to address those needs, significantly less focus has been given to environmental impacts of these response operations. READ MORE