A hierarchical compromise model for the joint optimization of recovery operations and distribution of emergency goods in Humanitarian Logistics

The distribution of emergency goods to a population affected by a disaster is one of the most fundamental operations in Humanitarian Logistics. In the case of a particularly disruptive event, parts of the distribution infrastructure (e.g., bridges, roads) can be damaged. This damage would make it im...

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Published in:Computers & operations research 2014-02, Vol.42, p.3-13
Main Authors: Liberatore, F., Ortuño, M.T., Tirado, G., Vitoriano, B., Scaparra, M.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Damage
Disasters
Distribution planning
Emergency procedures
Humanitarian aid
Humanitarian logistics
Humanitarianism
Logistics
Mathematical models
Multi-criteria optimization
Operations research
Optimization
Optimization techniques
Recovery
Seismic phenomena
Studies
Transportation problem (Operations research)
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Summary:The distribution of emergency goods to a population affected by a disaster is one of the most fundamental operations in Humanitarian Logistics. In the case of a particularly disruptive event, parts of the distribution infrastructure (e.g., bridges, roads) can be damaged. This damage would make it impossible and/or unsafe for the vehicles to reach all the centers of demand (e.g., towns and villages). In this paper, we propose and solve the problem of planning for recovery of damaged elements of the distribution network, so that the consequent distribution planning would benefit the most. We apply the model, called RecHADS, to a case study based on the 2010 Haiti earthquake. We also show empirically the importance of coordinating recovery and distribution operations optimization.
ISSN:0305-0548
1873-765X
0305-0548
DOI:10.1016/j.cor.2012.03.019