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Humanitarian logistics meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters

Title
Humanitarian logistics [electronic resource] : meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters / edited by Peter Tatham, Martin Christopher.
Publication
London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, 2014.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Tatham, Peter.
  • Christopher, Martin.
Description
1 online resource (xxii, 293 pages)
Summary
  • "Humanitarian Logistics examines the key challenges facing those whose role it is to organize and distribute resources in the most difficult of situations. This multi-contributor title includes insights from some of the world's leading experts in humanitarian logistics. It examines key issues including warehousing, procurement and funding. With particular focus on pre-disaster preparation, rather than post-disaster assistance, Humanitarian Logistics provides current thinking as well as best practice for those who need to understand the many challenges and ways to respond effectively in this crucial area. "--
  • "Humanitarian Logistics examines the key challenges facing those whose role it is to organize and distribute resources in the most difficult of situations. This multi-contributor title includes insights from some of the world's leading experts in humanitarian logistics. It examines key issues including, warehousing, procurement and funding. With particular focus on pre-disaster preparation, rather than post-disaster assistance, Humanitarian Logistics provides current thinking as well as best practice for those who need to understand the many challenges and ways to respond effectively in this crucial area"--
Uniform Title
Humanitarian logistics (Online)
Subject
  • Humanitarian assistance
  • Emergency management
  • Business logistics
Note
  • Revised edition of Humanitarian logistics : meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters, [by] Martin Christopher, Peter Tatham, published in 2011.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
LCCN
2014023627
OCLC
ssj0001347636
Title
Humanitarian logistics [electronic resource] : meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters / edited by Peter Tatham, Martin Christopher.
Imprint
London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, 2014.
Edition
Second edition.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Added Author
Tatham, Peter.
Christopher, Martin.
Other Editions:
Revised edition of: Christopher, Martin. Humanitarian logistics 1st ed. London ; Philadelphia, Pa. : Kogan Page, 2011 (DLC) 2011003435
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