Design and management of humanitarian supply chains for pandemics: lessons from COVID-19

Rameshwar Dubey, David J. Bryde () and Cyril Foropon ()
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David J. Bryde: Liverpool Business School Liverpool John Moore’s University
Cyril Foropon: Montpellier Business School

Annals of Operations Research, 2024, vol. 335, issue 3, No 1, 885-898

Abstract: Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented challenge for humanity, causing widespread disruptions to daily life and economies worldwide. However, amidst the challenges, it has also presented an opportunity to reflect on our competencies, capabilities, and objectives. One area that has gained significant attention during this time is the humanitarian supply chain management theories, which offered significant directions to the scholars engaged in operations and supply chain management, practitioners and policymakers. To further advance the theoretical boundaries of the humanitarian supply chain and expand the scope and boundaries of the discipline, a special issue has been organised. This issue includes 24 carefully selected articles that have gone through multiple rounds of review. The articles are all centred on the humanitarian crisis resulting from COVID-19 and offer a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by various stakeholders. Additionally, one relevant article from a previous issue has been included, which explores the potential use of drones in disaster relief operations. The articles included in this special issue have significant implications for theory, practice, and policy, providing valuable insights and direction for further research to expand the scope of the discipline. This particular issue is a crucial contribution to humanitarian supply chain management. It provides a deeper understanding of the complex challenges faced during a crisis and the best practices to overcome them.

Keywords: Humanitarian supply chain management; Humanitarian operations management; COVID-19; Pandemic; Optimisation; Supply chain viability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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