Drivers and Challenges in Humanitarian logistics
Abstract
As the concept of humanitarian logistics evolves swiftly, the field of study is becoming increasingly popular. This study examines the research on humanitarian logistics to provide readers with a full overview of the subject. In order to successfully complete relief efforts in response to worldwide emergencies such as floods, earthquakes, wars, etc., it is critical to quickly deliver the right amount of goods, people, and financial resources to the locations required. This paper reveals how humanitarian logistics and supply chains play a key role in this regard. Effective distribution of humanitarian relief is a problem that is becoming more crucial in the context of disaster management as the frequency, severity, and impact of natural and man-made disasters rise.
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