Implementation of elements of preparedness: not-for-profits in the interrupted environment of humanitarian supply chain management
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2009-08-13T14:11:22Z
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Khan, Soaleh Ahmed
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This thesis addresses aspects of preparedness, by not-for-profit humanitarian relief organizations, for effectively responding to natural disasters. It asks how not-for-profit organizations, engaged in humanitarian supply chain management, develop capabilities and implement various elements of preparedness. The research methods consist of a combination of case-based research and grounded research in examining two very different organizations, one comparatively small and faith based and the other larger and secular. Data collection consisted of mostly open-ended interviews with representatives of the two organizations. The findings consist of a number of themes centred on the concept of a local focus on vulnerable communities. Associated themes include the importance of establishing a presence in the community, local capacity building, and early needs assessment. These themes are summarized as testable propositions. A summary framework is presented for the integration of international and local supply chains, in preparing to respond to natural disasters.
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Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Disaster Relief Logistics, Humanitarian Supply Chain Management, Disaster Management, Preparedness, Interrupted Environment, Disaster Logistics