The Burning Topic

Alessandra Cozzolino ()

Chapter Chapter 1 in Humanitarian Logistics, 2012, pp 1-3 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Chapter 1 introduces the topic of the book. Section 1 presents an overview of the importance of logistics and supply chain management in disaster relief operations. Section 2 defines the specific “open” question investigated in the book, referring to cross-sector cooperation in disaster relief management. Section 3 describes the structure of the work. The chapter provides the reader with a brief introduction on the burning topic covered in the book.

Keywords: Humanitarian logistics; Humanitarian supply chain; Disaster-relief efforts; Complex relationships; Inter-organizational interactions; Cross-sector cooperation; Humanitarian-business partnerships; Best practices; Logistics or ganizations; Learning opportunities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-30186-5_1

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