The field of supply chain management has been extensively studied, while its role in
disaster relief operations has received limited contributions. Recent dedicated special …

We present a survey that focuses on the response and recovery planning phases of the
disaster lifecycle. Related mathematical models developed in this area of research are …

Finding an optimal set of nodes, called key players, whose activation (or removal) would
maximally enhance (or degrade) a certain network functionality, is a fundamental class of …

In networks, not all nodes have the same importance, and some are more important than
others. The issue of finding the most important nodes in networks has been addressed …

We propose a multi-depot location-routing model considering network failure, multiple uses
of vehicles, and standard relief time. The model determines the locations of local depots and …

In the recent past, the global public has been alarmed by several natural disasters with
tremendous consequences. The OR/MS community has reacted by developing quantitative …

Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to present a literature review of humanitarian logistics
(HL) that aims to identify trends and suggest some directions for future research …

Disasters such as fires, earthquakes, and floods cause severe casualties and enormous
economic losses. One effective method to reduce these losses is to construct a disaster relief …

The increasing number and severity of natural and man-made disasters worldwide has led
to calls for more precise and effective humanitarian responses, and the use of humanitarian …

Coordination among actors in a humanitarian relief supply chain decides whether a relief
operation can be or successful or not. In humanitarian supply chains, due to the urgency and …