Essays about: "logistics preparedness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words logistics preparedness.

1. 1. Humanitarian Logistics: The Outsourcing Collaboration with Logistics Service Providers in the UN System

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Katrin Kandler; Jennifer Siller; [2022]
   Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Logistics Service Providers; Outsourcing Collaboration; Selection Criteria for Collaboration; UN System; Disaster Cycle;

   Abstract : Background: Collaboration between humanitarian organisations and commercial as well as humanitarian logistics service providers has become of utmost importance when outsourcing logistics activities. Selection criteria for choosing suitable logistics service providers areessential for the success of outsourcing collaboration and disaster operations. READ MORE

3. 2. Preventive adaptation strategies within disaster management – how humanitarian actors address climate-related challenges

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

   Author : Angela Antoni; Kerstin Niggl; [2020]
   Keywords : humanitarian; disaster management; climate change; challenges; adaptation;

   Abstract : Background: Climate change is a significant factor shaping the planet and changing the pattern of disasters which leads to direct and indirect consequences. The result is a huge amount of affected people who rely on humanitarian aid. The satisfaction of this need is the responsibility of disaster management. READ MORE

4. 3. Lantmännens framtida roll : med fokus på medlemsföretagen och medlemmarna år 2030

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Elisabeth Hidén; Esther Svensson; [2020]
   Keywords : lantbruk; lantmännen; kooperativ;

   Abstract : Lantbruk påverkas av både interna och externa faktorer (Jordbruksaktuellt, 2018). Gårdarna i Sverige har de senaste åren genomgått strukturförvandlingar både internt och externt. Företagen har blivit större och färre (Jordbruksverket, 2020a) och dess produktion mer specialiserad (Edenbrandt, 2012). READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. How to provide a humanitarian warehouse location model with data - An assessment of scenario creation and data availability at the United Nations High-Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Karolina Lindén; Peter Dahl; [2016]
   Keywords : Humanitarian logistics; facility location problem; scenario planning; data availability; aid; refugees; UNHCR; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : At the end of 2014, 38 million people around the world had fled their homes due to man-made disasters such as war, armed conflict and violence. To save the lives and alleviate the suffering of these refugees and displaced is the purpose of Humanitarian Logistics. READ MORE