Supply Chain Management in Humanitarian Relief Logistics

Author

William K. Rodman

Date of Award

3-2004

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Operational Sciences

First Advisor

Stephan P. Brady, PhD

Abstract

Hundreds of millions of people are affected by disasters each year. This thesis explores the use of supply chain management techniques to overcome the barriers encountered by logistics managers during humanitarian relief operations. Using grounded theory methodology, barriers were analyzed based on academic, organizational, and contemporary literature. Possible solutions to these barriers were selected from available supply chain management literature. This work is different from others in that it marries supply chain principles from different disciplines (including private, nonprofit, and military sectors) to benefit humanitarian operations. It also serves to advance the body of knowledge on this subject so that future logistics managers can build upon the concept. The result of the study is a simple framework of supply chain management solutions for overcoming logistics difficulties during humanitarian relief operations. (3 tables, 66 refs.)

AFIT Designator

AFIT-GLM-ENS-04-16

DTIC Accession Number

ADA422958

Recommended Citation

Rodman, William K., "Supply Chain Management in Humanitarian Relief Logistics" (2004). Theses and Dissertations. 4012.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/4012