Humanitarian Logistics: A Clustering Methodology for Assisting Humanitarian Operations



Document title: Humanitarian Logistics: A Clustering Methodology for Assisting Humanitarian Operations
Journal: Journal of technology management & innovation
Database: CLASE
System number: 000534580
ISSN: 0718-2724
Authors: 1
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Institutions: 1Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Engenharia de Producao, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina. Brasil
2Universidade Estadual de Maringa, Departamento de Engenharia de Producao, Maringa, Parana. Brasil
Year:
Season: Jul
Volumen: 9
Number: 2
Pages: 86-97
Country: Chile
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Analítico, descriptivo
English abstract In this paper, we propose a methodology to identify and classify regions by the type and frequency of disasters. The data on the clusters allow you to extract information that can be used in the preparedness phase as well as to identify the relief items needed to meet each cluster. Using this approach, the clusters are formed by using a computing tool that uses as the input the history data of the disasters in the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, with a specific focus on: windstorms, hail, floods, droughts, landslides, and flash floods. The results show that the knowledge provided by the clustering analysis contributes to the decision making process in the response phase of Humanitarian Logistics (HL)
Disciplines: Administración y contaduría
Keyword: Planeación,
Dirección y control,
Logistica humanitaria,
Agrupaciones,
Desastres naturales,
Preparación y respuesta,
Adquisición de suministros de socorro
Keyword: Planning,
Management,
Humanitarian logistics,
Clusters,
Natural disasters,
Preparedness and response,
Procurement of relief supplies
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