The humanitarian relief supply chain : analysis of the 2004 South East Asia earthquake and Tsunami
Thesis (M. Eng. in Logistics)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2005.
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| author | Russell, Timothy Edward |
| author2 | Jarrod Goentzel. |
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| description | Thesis (M. Eng. in Logistics)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2005. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/333522019-04-11T08:06:29Z The humanitarian relief supply chain : analysis of the 2004 South East Asia earthquake and Tsunami Russell, Timothy Edward Jarrod Goentzel. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Engineering Systems Division. Engineering Systems Division. Thesis (M. Eng. in Logistics)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Engineering Systems Division, 2005. Includes bibliographical references (p. 84-91). Humanitarian relief supply chains are not well documented. This thesis describes humanitarian relief supply chains in general and those specifically utilized in the 2004 South East Asia Earthquake and Tsunami relief effort. A survey, created in collaboration with the Fritz Institute and KPMG, informed the analysis and establishes baseline data for a sector with little formal measurement. It was found that relief organizations share common problems regardless of size, focus, or structure. While the survey determined that relief delivery was effective, the findings illuminated deficiencies in the following areas: initial assessment, collaboration, trained logistics experts, and supply chain analysis. Finally, the thesis suggests plans to address these issues and future research. by Timothy Edward Russell. M.Eng.in Logistics 2006-07-13T15:17:30Z 2006-07-13T15:17:30Z 2005 2005 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33352 62412847 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 117 p. 6523860 bytes 6528734 bytes application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Engineering Systems Division. Russell, Timothy Edward The humanitarian relief supply chain : analysis of the 2004 South East Asia earthquake and Tsunami |
| title | The humanitarian relief supply chain : analysis of the 2004 South East Asia earthquake and Tsunami |
| title_full | The humanitarian relief supply chain : analysis of the 2004 South East Asia earthquake and Tsunami |
| title_fullStr | The humanitarian relief supply chain : analysis of the 2004 South East Asia earthquake and Tsunami |
| title_full_unstemmed | The humanitarian relief supply chain : analysis of the 2004 South East Asia earthquake and Tsunami |
| title_short | The humanitarian relief supply chain : analysis of the 2004 South East Asia earthquake and Tsunami |
| title_sort | humanitarian relief supply chain analysis of the 2004 south east asia earthquake and tsunami |
| topic | Engineering Systems Division. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/33352 |
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