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The availability of optimal logistics according to the minimum standards for the needs during the emergency response is crucial in the success of the disaster logistics management series. Logistics supplies with a minimum standard carried out by the Central Aceh District Government are currently not optimal and effective, so disaster logistics planning is needed. With the limitation of the research problem that humanitarian logistics supplies according to the minimum standards for the needs in the initial phase of the emergency response in the face of the landslide disaster in Central Aceh District have not been fulfilled optimally, this study aims to produce optimal and effective efforts to meet the availability of logistics with minimum requirements the right way to do logistics supplies, and how to monitor disaster logistics supplies. All of these things are focused on dealing with the landslide disaster in Central Aceh District. To obtain maximum results this research uses a system consisting of input elements, process elements, and output elements which are supported by primary data and secondary data obtained through in-depth interviews and observations. The results of this study indicate that (1) evaluating several components in the aspect of local government capacity related to logistics supply implementation, (2) Geographically, by analyzing rainfall data, the time is right for carrying out logistics supplies.

Defining Desired Outcomes and Measures to Monitor Progress and SuccessCOLLABORATION WITH STATE AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS GENERALLY REFLECTS ESF GUIDANCE, BUT FEMA COULD STRENGTHEN IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS LOGISTICS ASSESSMENT TOOL ; FEMA Has Taken Actions to Address ESF 7 Guidance ; Training, Education, and Exercises ; Assessment Program to Validate Capabilities and Identify Shortfalls ; FEMA's Implementation of the LCAT Could Be Enhanced to Reflect Leading Program Management Practices to Better Support Needs ; Identifying Resources Needed Could Enhance Regional Implementation of the LCAT Program.

Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to review the current state of disaster logistics among Caribbean small island developing states that are Caribbean Community (CARICOM) members, and, based on those findings propose a coherent logistics framework that could influence the development of a robust system that can effectively respond to disasters in the region.


Design/methodology/approach
– Consisted of a series of in-depth interviews with national and regional disaster managers in the Caribbean. Secondary sources augmented the interviews. Data analysis conformed to Pope, et al. guidelines for qualitative research. There are limitations to this approach, but, the lack of existing research on the region and the need for information on the topic justify the approach.


Findings
– The main findings show the lack of a coherent and integrated logistics strategy. Missing or weak components like transportation and distribution infrastructure, a procurement strategy, inadequate port facilities and insufficient human resources undermine the overall logistics performance. Although limitations of small island status further weigh on the development and implementation of a regional logistics approach is possible. The paper proposes one.


Research limitations/implications
– The proposed framework has implications for disaster management and disaster policy in the Caribbean. From a disaster policy perspective it suggests important logistics governance decisions including funding, scalability issues and formalized agreements that must be made collectively.


Practical implications
– From a management perspective the shows how to strengthen the regional response mechanism (RRM), builds efficiency in response and provides redundancies in the regional logistics system.


Originality/value
– This paper's value lies in its focus on a region that is often omitted in academic literature, but is disaster-prone. Importantly, the research proposes a workable framework on which to build a robust logistics infrastructure and improve logistics capacity based on primary research.

Gunung Agung is one of the most potent eruption volcanoes in Indonesia. Reflecting back to 1963 when Mount Agung erupted, the impact was so devastating. Even the impact for months. The lack of food supplies is becoming a central job for the government. The distribution of logistics plays an important role in this regard whether it is food, clothing or other necessities, but the current logistics distribution system is still manual so it is not very efficient and very likely there is a misstatement. The impact of difficulties in managing logistical assistance can be seen, eg uneven distribution of relief goods in terms of number of inter-regions (posts), types of relief items sent are not in accordance with the type desired by individual posts, and especially for fast food, then damaged and outdated because it was sent to the post at the wrong time and improper handling. Needed a solution to minimize the problems that arise in the process of disbursing logistics disaster management is by using the Logistics Management Information System. In this research, the method used using two methods, namely waterfall method for system development, and for decision support system using Topsis method Expected to be able to manage logistical support in a timely, timely, and precise location

PurposeThis paper aims to further the understanding of planning and carrying out logistics operations in disaster relief.Design/methodology/approachTopical literature review of academic and practitioner journals.FindingsCreates a framework distinguishing between actors, phases, and logistical processes of disaster relief. Drawing parallels of humanitarian logistics and business logistics, the paper discovers and describes the unique characteristics of humanitarian logistics while recognizing the need of humanitarian logistics to learn from business logistics.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper is conceptual in nature; empirical research is needed to support the framework. The framework sets a research agenda for academics.Practical implicationsUseful discussion of the unique characteristics of humanitarian logistics. The framework provides practitioners with a tool for planning and carrying out humanitarian logistics operations.Originality/valueNo overarching framework for humanitarian logistics exists in the logistics literature so far. The field of humanitarian logistics has so far received limited attention by logistics academics.

Logistics distribution at the time of the disaster Pidie Jaya there are several issues that need to be considered, among which are irregular establishment of shelters, lack of coordination with the relevant sectors, the data the victims were not recorded properly, and logistics distribution process does not correspond to the needs of victims in the disaster area. These problems occur because there is no information to connect to the data of victims across relevant sectors, aid which has been fulfilled until the logistics are very urgent in the disaster area. Distribution of disaster logistics information system is indispensable to achieve an effective and efficient distribution. Application of this information system consists of several stages of the design, implementation, and testing. This research was conducted in the office BPPD Pidie Jaya district. Distribution logistics information system applied will make it easier and speed up the process of recording the distribution logistics in times of disaster. Testing was conducted using the System Usability Scale (SUS) with average values obtained 78.30. This indicates that the level of use of this information system is acceptable and is very easy to use by the user.

Purpose
Coordinating logistics in the midst of a relief operation is often an overwhelming job that can jeopardise the human life and assets if not done rapidly and practicably. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the performance of relief logistics in a disaster situation in Ghana with emphasis on the coordination of emergency relief operation and effectiveness of inventory management.


Design/methodology/approach
A stratified sampling method was employed to a sample of 134 respondents from regional, district and municipal offices in the National Disaster Management Organisation in Ghana using a self-administered questionnaire.


Findings
The findings from this study revealed an effective assessment time but late delivery of relief items. They also revealed issues with respect to resource availability, inventory management and coordination with relief actors which resulted in slow response to affected population.


Practical implications
The result from this study reveals an ineffective disaster relief response. The practical implications of this issue have been highlighted. In addition, ways to effectively address this issue have been discussed.


Originality/value
Drawing insight from previous work and study finding, the paper presents a framework for effective relief logistics operation focussing on all relevant actors in each phase of disaster.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to further the understanding of opportunities involved in horizontal cooperation in disaster relief logistics. The potential and realized benefits of horizontal cooperation in disaster relief logistics, as well as related impediments are investigated.Design/methodology/approachCase study research into three cooperative humanitarian organization initiatives.FindingsTo a large extent, the same potential synergies exist in the humanitarian as in the private sector, but not all of the potential benefits have yet been realized. Humanitarian organizations focus less on cost aspects than on lead‐time and quality improvements. It is apparent that smaller organizations can benefit most from a cooperative approach. Four main impediments to a cooperative approach are identified. These concern: the perception of logistics as one of the organization's own core competences, cultural differences and mutual mistrust, a lack of transparency regarding the potential and existing benefits and inadequate relief capacities.Research limitations/implicationsResearch on horizontal cooperation in logistics is strengthened. A service provider model is selected as the mode of horizontal cooperation and the findings are valid only for this model.Practical implicationsThe presented benefits may be of assistance to humanitarian organizations assessing participation in a cooperation initiative. The indicated impediments may also serve as a guide for humanitarian organizations in horizontal cooperation considerations.Originality/valueResearch on horizontal cooperation in logistics is scarce in both the private sector and the humanitarian domain. It appears that no other rigorous and systematic empirical study comparing existing logistics cooperation initiatives exists as yet.

AbstractEffective disaster response requires time‐critical decisions to get personnel and supplies to the right places as quickly as possible. Such operations are complicated by the need for coordination among multiple stakeholders. In this teaching brief, we describe a serious online game for humanitarian logistics courses called the "Disaster Response Game." The game provides students with context, challenges, and command seat experience with simulated life‐and‐death consequences. Our development effort includes the creation of a flexible digital platform for delivering game‐style simulations for undergraduate and graduate education as well as response training within large enterprises. The system has instructional design interfaces for creating a wide range of disaster scenarios including, but not limited to, earthquakes, floods, pandemics, storms, and wildfires. As proof of concept, we built a tropical cyclone scenario and tested the corresponding multiplayer Disaster Response Game with students and subject matter experts. Students found it valuable to be assigned different roles that required collaboration, found the experience to be realistic, and were motivated to minimize casualties as best as they could with available resources. Subject matter experts also found the game to be sound in its instructional design. We seek a community of interested instructors to help develop more scenarios.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a disaster logistics center location selection decision support system, based on analytic hierarchy/fuzzy analytic hierarchy process methods, which will serve to fulfill the needs of disaster victims and rescue teams after a possible earthquake, and to implement the proposed systems for Istanbul.Design/methodology/approachDetermining the appropriate location from among the possibilities by taking many sophisticated and inter‐related processes and parameters into consideration under stringent constraints is one of the keystones of logistics. Disaster logistics center location selections are extremely complex and vital. In this paper, analytic hierarchy/fuzzy analytic hierarchy process methods are used to compose a decision support system for determining the location of disaster logistics centers. The criteria and the weighting for the criteria that are used are determined via a questionnaire technique applied to specialists working in the Istanbul Center of Disaster Coordination.FindingsResults gathered from the implementation of the proposed models to the chosen case illustrate that systems successfully determine the location, and both models point out the same result with different weights.Originality/valueThe paper introduces two disaster logistics center location selection decision support systems (fuzzy and crisp) and presents an empirical case study of the proposed models for Istanbul. The proposed model and outcomes from the application may shed light on future work, especially in the field of disaster logistics management.