LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR DISASTER - STRICKEN AREAS:THE CONCEPT AND PRACTITIONER'S CHALLENGES DURING NATURAL DISASTERS
Submitted by: Hamam Obaied
Published by: Journal of Maritime Logistics Volume 3, Number 1, 36-45
Date: August 2023
Abstract.
Purpose- The aim of this paper is to give new insights into the concept of humanitarian logistics stimulate discussion to the vital role-played by logistic support for the Stricken Areas and the most important problems and challenges facing it.
Design/methodology/approach- This paper is based on a conceptual discussion of outlines the problems and challenges associated with the Logistic Support for the Stricken Areas , Based on the nature of the purpose and in order to achieve it, an inductive approach was applied.
This research does not involve conducting any practical experiments; it does not depend on numbers as in quantitative studies, but on qualitative data.
Findings- The main problem and the greatest challenge that face the relief operation in general, and the humanitarian logistics sector in particular, is in the system itself that replaces a collapsed one or about to collapse, with weak facilities and doubled needs in a complex environment that has hostility towards establishing a system, especially at war time. Disasters have a distinguished nature, as each is different in its characteristics and conditions.
Originality/value – This paper certainly paves the way for a more comprehensive approach for further development in this field.