Supply Chain Network Planning for Humanitarian Operations During Seasonal Disasters
Description:
To prevent loss of lives during seasonal disasters, relief agencies distribute critical supplies and provide lifesaving services to the affected populations. Despite agencies' efforts, frequently occuring disasters increase the cost of relief operations. The purpose of our study is to minimize the cost of relief operations, considering that such disasters cause random demand. To achieve this, we have formulated a series of models, which are distinct from the current studies in three ways. Firs…
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Date:
May 2013
Creator:
Ponnaiyan, Subramaniam
Partner:
UNT Libraries