Operations Research/Computer Science Interfaces

Research Issues, Case Studies and Future Trends

By: Ioannis Minis (Editor), Vasileios Zeimpekis (Editor), Soumia Ichoua (Editor)

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Hardcover | 24 April 2013

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236 Pages

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This edited volume is aimed at highlighting recent advances in the development of effective modeling and solution approaches to enhance the performance of humanitarian relief logistics. The contributed chapters span the spectrum of key issues and activities from preparedness to mitigation operations (response) planning and execution. The volume also presents the implementation of state-of-the-art methods and systems in current case studies. Significant issues in planning and execution of humanitarian relief logistics that are discussed include the following: * Approaches that tackle realistic relief distribution networks. In addition to large-scale computing issues, heuristics may handle the complexity and particularities of humanitarian supply chains accurately. A key element to the success of these efforts is to account for uncertainty while integrating long-term and tactical decisions * Solution approaches that integrate real-time information while effectively coping with time pressure and uncertainty which are inherent to a disaster scene * Judicious recourse strategies that allow a quick and effective restoration of pre-planned solutions whenever an unpredictable event occurs. Examples of these events include sudden changes in travel times due to severe damages in the transportation network, etc. * Coordination of multiple parties that are often involved in managing a disaster. These parties typically include NGOs, local, state and federal agencies. In this multiparty setting, a successful disaster response depends on the judicious management of the flow of real-time information that unfolds. Issues related to effectively communicating and sharing information as well as rapidly integrating and processing the shared information need to be addressed carefully.

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