Using Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Tools in Highlighting SADC Region Preparedness
محورهای موضوعی : Transportation Analysis
Jean-Claude Baraka Munyaka
1
,
Sarma Yadavalli
2
1 - Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
2 - Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
کلید واژه: Disaster relief supply chain, Humanitarian Logistics SADC, Humanitarian Operation ,
چکیده مقاله :
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has endured both natural and man-made disasters making over 90 thousand fatalities with millions more affected since the conception of this bloc. These killings are largely the result of several lacks including proper planning, infrastructures, or even poor road conditions. Many researchers predict a dramatic increase in disaster cases in the region in the next decades. For better preparation against future disasters, past historical data and reviewed papers have revealed seven humanitarian response priorities in terms of SADC humanitarian logistics and supply chain challenges. Among these priorities include the operation cost, access to affected areas, infrastructures, transportation, delivery time, population coverage, and security. The study outcome has shown the need for more investments into regional preparedness for an effective humanitarian response. Those investments should be directed to new infrastructures, transportation systems, as well as the recruitment and training of volunteers. Furthermore, recommendations were suggested for future research.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has endured both natural and man-made disasters making over 90 thousand fatalities with millions more affected since the conception of this bloc. These killings are largely the result of several lacks including proper planning, infrastructures, or even poor road conditions. Many researchers predict a dramatic increase in disaster cases in the region in the next decades. For better preparation against future disasters, past historical data and reviewed papers have revealed seven humanitarian response priorities in terms of SADC humanitarian logistics and supply chain challenges. Among these priorities include the operation cost, access to affected areas, infrastructures, transportation, delivery time, population coverage, and security. The study outcome has shown the need for more investments into regional preparedness for an effective humanitarian response. Those investments should be directed to new infrastructures, transportation systems, as well as the recruitment and training of volunteers. Furthermore, recommendations were suggested for future research.
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