The growing field of humanitarian operations is driven by frequent events of disasters seen
in the world today. Within this field, Operations Research (OR) plays a critical role in …

This study intends to explore humanitarian supply chain management barriers (HSCMBs)
and evaluate solutions for overcoming these barriers to improve humanitarian supply chain …

As awareness of the vulnerability of isolated regions to natural disasters grows, the demand
for efficient evacuation plans is increasing. However, isolated areas, such as islands, often …

Purpose purpose of this study is to present a Lean Readiness Assessment Model (LRAM)
for assessing the readiness of Humanitarian Organizations (HO) for adopting Lean …

Abstract NGOs (Non-governmental Organizations) are still lagging in adopting the benefits
of vehicle-sharing during disaster relief operations. Therefore, the primary objective of this …

Purpose The incidence of disability is increasing globally over the past decades. Despite the
increased proportion of disabled individuals, established fire emergency evacuation …

In recent years, the number and severity of natural disasters have increased. These
disasters always carry the risks of mortality and injury. But its mortality risks are much higher …

Proper emergency evacuation planning is a key to ensuring the safety and efficiency of
resources allocation in disaster events. An efficient evacuation plan can save human lives …

Purpose The authors investigate the role of community engagement in the connection
between disaster mitigation and disaster preparedness. Using a vulnerability-to-hazard …

Traffic route guidance, destination optimization, and optimal route choice are some of the
approaches to accelerate the evacuation planning process. Their effectiveness depends …