Humanitarian Logistics: Meeting the Challenge of Preparing for and Responding to Disasters

by Martin Christopher, Peter Tatham (Editor)

Humanitarian Logistics examines the challenges facing those whose role it is to organize and distribute resources in difficult situations. This multi-contributor volume includes insights from some of the world's leading experts in disaster relief. It examines key issues including warehousing, procurement, and funding. 

With particular focus on pre-disaster preparation rather than post-disaster assistance, Humanitarian Logistics provides current thinking as well as best practice for those who need to understand the many challenges and the ways to respond effectively.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Ahmad Abugosh · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting book talking about the logistics of humanitarian aid. It's a bit over technical, and it won't hold your interest unless you are really into logistics and humanitarianism.