Humanitarian Logistics: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing for and Responding to Disasters

Christopher, Martin; Tatham, Peter

ISBN 10: 0749462469 / ISBN 13: 9780749462468

Published by Kogan Page, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Humanitarian Logistics: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing for and Responding to Disasters
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749462469
• ISBN 13: 9780749462468
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

In 2007, there were 34 armed conflicts worldwide. That same year, a total of 414 natural disasters affected 211 million people. Overall, these natural disasters resulted in 16,847 deaths, and caused $74.9 billion in damages.

Humanitarian Logistics examines the key challenges facing those whose role it is to organize and distribute resources in the most difficult of situations. This multi-contributor title includes insights from some of the world's leading experts in humanitarian logistics. It examines key issues including, warehousing, procurement and funding.

With particular focus on pre-disaster preparation, rather than post-disaster assistance, Humanitarian Logistics provides current thinking as well as best practice for those who need to understand the many challenges and ways to respond effectively in this crucial area.

About the Authors

Martin Christopher has been at the forefront of the development of new thinking in logistics and supply chain management for over 30 years. He is Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Logistics at Cranfield University, where he helped build the Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain Management into a leading centre of excellence. His published work is widely cited by other scholars and he has been invited to participate in academic and industry events around the world.

Professor Peter Tatham is a leading international researcher in the field of humanitarian logistics, and is the Deputy Head of the Department of International Business and Asian Studies at Griffith Business School, Queensland, Australia.