scholarly journals Synchronized Humanitarian, Military and Commercial Logistics: An Evolving Synergistic Partnership

Safety ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Yuste ◽  
Campbell ◽  
Canyon ◽  
Childers ◽  
Ryan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Humanitarian Supply Chains ◽  
Logistics Systems ◽  
Disaster Relief Operations ◽  
Supply Chain Management System ◽  
Relief Operations ◽  
The Military

The increasing complexity and often transboundary scope of complex emergencies are exceeding the capacity of humanitarian logistics systems. The military plays a growing role in supplementing and even leading humanitarian assistance and disaster relief logistics. However, issues relating to military involvement such as sovereignty and cost have refocused the conversation onto capabilities and capacities of commercial logistics providers, who have not been fully engaged and integrated into disaster preparedness, response, and recovery activities. The commercial sector is part of the larger supply chain management system that includes contracting, procurement, storage, and transportation of food, water, medicine, and other supplies, as well as human resources, and necessary machinery and equipment. Military and commercial logistics share many of these elements and tasks daily. The most effective and efficient response combines key elements from humanitarian, military, and commercial logistics systems. Such trilateral cooperation represents the next step in an evolving partnership paradigm that is truly synergistic. We present a Synchronized Disaster Relief Model, as well as multiple examples of how military, commercial, and humanitarian supply chains each bring unique capabilities to disaster relief operations, and how these three supply chains can complement each other in a synergistic manner, through synchronized action.

scholarly journals Agility in humanitarian supply chain: an organizational information processing perspective and relational view

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rameshwar Dubey ◽  
David J. Bryde ◽  
Cyril Foropon ◽  
Gary Graham ◽  
Mihalis Giannakis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Humanitarian Supply Chains ◽  
Humanitarian Organizations ◽  
Disaster Relief Operations ◽  
Organizational Information ◽  
Swift Trust ◽  
Relief Operations

Abstract Humanitarian organizations are increasingly facing challenges in terms of improving the efficiency and the effectiveness of their disaster relief efforts. These challenges often arise due to a lack of trust, poor collaboration and an inability to respond to disaster affected areas in a timely manner. Our study attempts to understand how these challenges are overcome by seeking answers to questions related to the topics of swift-trust, collaboration and agility in humanitarian supply chains. For instance, in our study we have attempted to examine how information sharing and supply chain visibility in humanitarian supply chains improve the swift-trust among the humanitarian actors engaged in disaster relief operations. Further, we attempt to understand how-swift trust, commitment and collaboration among the humanitarian actors improve the agility in humanitarian supply chains. In our study we provide both theoretical and data-driven answers to our stated research gaps. Our theoretical model is firmly grounded in organizational information process theory and relational view. We tested our research hypotheses using variance based structural equation modelling with survey data collected using a web based pre-tested instrument from 147 NGOs respondents drawn from the National Disaster Management Authority database. Our results help to advance the theoretical debates surrounding “swift-trust”, “collaboration” and “agility” in humanitarian settings. We further provide direction to managers engaged in disaster relief operations. The humanitarian actors engaged in disaster relief often fail to understand how to build swift-trust. Moreover, how swift-trust further affects commitment and collaboration which in turn further affect agility in humanitarian supply chains. Thus humanitarian organizations must understand how information sharing and supply chain visibility is key to swift-trust among humanitarian actors and agility in humanitarian supply chains. Finally, we outline the limitations of our study and offer some future research directions for investigation.

Military Involvement in Humanitarian Supply Chains

2012 ◽  
pp. 1371-1394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Barber
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
Financial Systems ◽  
Humanitarian Supply Chains ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Operations Other Than War ◽  
The Military

The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate the multitude of activities that military logisticians can provide throughout the various stages in relief supply chains. Most military joint doctrine identifies humanitarian assistance (HA) as one of the “Military Operations Other Than War” (MOOTW) that military personnel are trained to undertake. Part of this HA involves contributing to humanitarian supply chains and logistics management. The supply chain management processes, physical flows, as well as associated information and financial systems form part of the military contributions that add to other aid in the relief supply chain. The main roles of the military to relief supply chains include security and protection, distribution, and engineering. Examples of these key contributions will be provided in this chapter.

Landpower and Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief

2019 ◽  
pp. 271-288
Author(s):  
Charles Luke ◽  
Chris Bowers ◽  
Alex Willard
Keyword(s):  
International Development ◽  
Disaster Relief ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Disaster Relief Operations ◽  
Strategic Value ◽  
Agency For International Development ◽  
The Us ◽  
Us Government ◽  
Relief Operations

This chapter discusses the strategic value of landpower in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR) operations. When disasters occur that are significant enough to derail/delay political agendas, the US government depends on landpower's unique capabilities to support the lead federal agency, the US Agency for International Development. The authors use three disaster relief operations case studies (the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Liberia, and the 2013 Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines) to illuminate the Army's core roles in HA/DR success. Lastly, the chapter discusses the secondary benefits of successful HA/DR operations like enhancing interoperability among joint, interagency, and multinational partners, assuring partners and allies, and reinforcing the strategic narrative of US power.

Operation RUMAN: Role 2 Afloat delivering Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief operations in the Caribbean

2018 ◽  
Vol 104 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-164
Author(s):  
J J Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Humanitarian Aid ◽  
Affected Area ◽  
Disaster Relief Operations ◽  
The Caribbean ◽  
Relief Operations ◽  
The Military ◽  
Maritime Environment ◽  
Extensive Damage

AbstractIn the autumn of 2017, two Category 5 hurricanes caused extensive damage in the Caribbean. This resulted in the activation of two Role 2 Afloat (R2A) teams in support of Operation RUMAN, the military response to provide Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) to the affected area. This paper documents the deployment of the R2A capability during Op RUMAN and outlines the main lessons identified in the delivery of HADR in the maritime environment.

Military Involvement in Humanitarian Supply Chains

2011 ◽  
pp. 123-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Barber
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
Financial Systems ◽  
Humanitarian Supply Chains ◽  
Management Processes ◽  
Operations Other Than War ◽  
The Military

The purpose of this chapter is to demonstrate the multitude of activities that military logisticians can provide throughout the various stages in relief supply chains. Most military joint doctrine identifies humanitarian assistance (HA) as one of the “Military Operations Other Than War” (MOOTW) that military personnel are trained to undertake. Part of this HA involves contributing to humanitarian supply chains and logistics management. The supply chain management processes, physical flows, as well as associated information and financial systems form part of the military contributions that add to other aid in the relief supply chain. The main roles of the military to relief supply chains include security and protection, distribution, and engineering. Examples of these key contributions will be provided in this chapter.

scholarly journals The Multi-Role Support Ship for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Buxton ◽  
Wade Carson
Keyword(s):  
Disaster Relief ◽  
Humanitarian Assistance ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Unique Combination ◽  
Operational Flexibility ◽  
Effective Response ◽  
Disaster Relief Operations ◽  
Ship Owner ◽  
Maritime Operations ◽  
Relief Operations

The paper examines the contemporary multi-role platform as an increasingly sought-after national capability and discusses how this ship-type, if designed and outfitted appropriately, can provide a range of capabilities to address the constantly evolving nature of naval doctrine and maritime operations. The motivations that drive acquisition decision makers to consider this type of capability are examined, namely: operational flexibility, doctrinal relevance and affordability. An examination of the pitfalls of acquiring a multi-role platform is also presented and discussed. An overview of how modern design techniques can be applied to ensure the ship owner is provided a range of options that are easily tailored to their unique combination of requirements follows. The paper concludes by presenting a typical modern multi-role vessel within the context of a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief scenario to illustrate the utility of these vessels as an effective response capability in a non-combatant role.

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