The field of supply chain management has been extensively studied, while its role in
disaster relief operations has received limited contributions. Recent dedicated special …

In this paper, we present a review and analysis of studies that focus on humanitarian
inventory planning and management. Specifically, we focus on papers which develop …

In response to highly unpredictable sudden‐onset natural disasters, efficient and effective
management of disaster relief inventory (DRI) is essential. This study proposes a simple …

Logistics distribution problems in responding to disasters have triggered numerous studies
on humanitarian logistics (HL) and humanitarian supply chain management (HSCM). This is …

The quick distribution of relief goods is vital in alleviating human suffering in affected areas.
A relief strategy that delivers (pushes) goods to the affected population depending on the …

In this paper, we describe a matheuristic to solve the stochastic facility location problem
which determines the location and size of storage facilities, the quantities of various types of …

Physical reserves, being one of the most important resources in humanitarian rescue
operations, should ideally be in adequate quantity and in good quality to meet sudden-onset …

This paper comprehensively reviews the literature related to disaster relief supply
management in recent years by taking the perspectives of three critical decision‐making …

We aim to quantify the benefits of cooperation between humanitarian relief agencies in
terms of stocking decisions. We consider two agencies that stock the same type of relief item …

Natural disasters have been adversely affecting human societies for many centuries. One
effective strategy in preparation for a timely response to such disasters is inventory …