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Logistics in Humanitarian Supply Chains

Paszek-Pisarczyk Karolina

Logistics and Transport

2024

Vol. 61-62, No. 1-2

93--103

Logistics in humanitarian supply chains plays a key role in effective responding to humanitarian crises such as natural disasters, armed conflicts or epidemics. It is a process that involves planning, organising, managing and executing the activities necessary for a fast delivery of essential goods and services to those in need. The main objective is to minimise the response time and maximise efficiency in the delivery of aid, which includes ensuring the availability of resources such as food, water, medicine and shelter. Effective humanitarian logistics requires excellent planning and coordination between multiple agencies, stock management and the selection of appropriate modes of transport. It is also important to use technology, such as geographic information systems (GIS) and drones, to improve the efficiency and speed of response. Humanitarian logistics must also consider the proper balance of the immediate needs of victims with the long-term development goals of the affected regions. This requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing conditions, to manage risk, and to continuously assess and respond to current and future needs. Collaboration between humanitarian organisations, governments, the private sector and local communities is key to the effectiveness of these efforts.