Last Mile Distribution in Disaster Relief Chains

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Disaster Relief Supply Chains
  • 2.1 Characteristics
  • 2.2 Challenges and Problems
    • 2.2.1 Lack of Recognition of the Importance of Logistics
    • 2.2.2 Lack of Professional Staff
    • 2.2.3 Inadequate Use of Technology
    • 2.2.4 Lack of Institutional Learning
    • 2.2.5 Limited Collaboration
    • 2.2.6 Additional Challenges
  • 2.3 Institutions that face the Challenges
    • 2.3.1 Fritz Institute
    • 2.3.2 Humanitarian Supply Management System
    • 2.3.3 United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot
• 3 The Last Mile as a Part of the Disaster Relief Supply Chain
• 3.1 Characteristics
• 3.2 Problems and Challenges
• 4 Optimization of Last Mile Distribution in Disaster Areas through Business Approaches
  • 4.1 Use of Intelligent Transportation Systems
  • 4.2 Supplier - Buyer Alliances
  • 4.3 Third Party Logistics Providers
• 5 Conclusion and Perspectives

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This bachelor thesis focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with last mile distribution in disaster relief supply chains. It aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the complexities involved in delivering aid effectively in the final stages of the humanitarian response.

• Challenges of Last Mile Distribution in Disaster Relief
• Optimization Strategies for Last Mile Distribution
• Role of Technology in Disaster Relief Logistics
• Importance of Collaboration and Partnerships
• Impact of Institutional Learning on Disaster Relief Efforts

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the topic of last mile distribution in disaster relief supply chains, setting the stage for the research and analysis that follows. Chapter 2 delves into the characteristics and challenges of disaster relief supply chains, exploring factors such as the lack of professional staff, inadequate use of technology, and limited collaboration. Chapter 3 focuses on the specific challenges and characteristics of last mile distribution in disaster areas, highlighting the unique complexities of this critical phase of the relief effort. Chapter 4 explores various business approaches for optimizing last mile distribution in disaster areas, examining the use of intelligent transportation systems, supplier-buyer alliances, and third party logistics providers.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This bachelor thesis explores the key concepts of last mile distribution, disaster relief supply chains, logistics, humanitarian aid, technology, collaboration, and institutional learning. The research focuses on practical challenges and opportunities, examining strategies for effective and efficient delivery of aid in the final stages of the humanitarian response.