Analyzing the barriers to humanitarian supply chain management: A case study of the Tehran Red Crescent Societies

Sahebi, Iman Ghasemian; Arab, Alireza; Moghadam, Mohammad Reza Sadeghi

doi:10.1016/j.ijdrr.2017.05.017

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“…Furthermore, training of fieldworkers is also considered to be critical Garcia et al ( 2018 ) This research studied volunteer management under high-load conditions in humanitarian crises. It showed that volunteer management in disaster response needs to be able to deal with changing circumstances and rapidly adapt, meaning that different types of volunteers with different skills are required in certain contexts Ghasemian Sahebi et al ( 2017 ) This work analyzed HSC barriers and found that HR-related barriers such as shortage of experienced and skilled humanitarians, burn-out among rescuers and humanitarian volunteers, loss of rescuers during disasters, and limited awareness of rescuers were significant challenges Gonçalves ( 2011 ) This research developed a model addressing the trade-off that exists between providing assistance and building capacity in humanitarian organizations. It addressed the impact that stress in the field has on the ability of HOs to retain staff, and also highlighted the importance of limiting staff turnover as a complementary strategy to the traditional relief and recovery efforts Gralla et al ( 2015 ) This paper analyzed a successful humanitarian logistics training exercise.…”

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“…Therefore, the majority of the studies have either conducted interviews or performed analysis of barriers and critical success factors for humanitarian supply chains (e.g. Botchie et al ( 2019 ), Kabra and Ramesh ( 2015 ), Kabra et al ( 2015 ), Ghasemian Sahebi et al ( 2017 ), Yadav and Barve ( 2015 ), among others). Very few studies have adopted quantitative methods, such as surveys.…”

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“…The fourth lesson relates to the barriers to human resource management in humanitarian supply chains. The main challenges found were a lack of trained staff, a shortage of skilled humanitarians, high turnover and limited human resources in local agencies (Ghasemian Sahebi et al 2017 ; Pateman et al 2013 ; Sharifi-Sedeh et al 2020 ; Yadav and Barve 2016 ). Regarding motivation and retention practices, Polater ( 2020 ) argues that financial incentives are not seen as a key factor in the humanitarian workforce, but that building organizational culture and a sense of social responsibility among all supply chain members are more effective strategies.…”

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The human side of humanitarian supply chains: a research agenda and systematization framework

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Humanitarian operations are increasingly receiving attention due to the numerous recent disasters and crises caused by both natural and man-made events, from mass human exodus to pandemics such as COVID-19. The successful management of humanitarian supply chains requires the effective use of human resource practices, which in turn requires strong leadership in the so-called ‘soft side’ of management. This study aims to investigate the current status of research on the human aspects of humanitarian supply chains. Through a systematic and comprehensive literature review, encompassing an original codification and in-depth analysis of journal articles, this work provides a research agenda and a number of lessons concerning human resource management (HRM) in humanitarian operations. The main findings reveal that: (i) HRM impacts the ability of humanitarian organizations to adequately prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters; (ii) training programs for aid personnel are a vital aspect of humanitarian responsiveness; (iii) humanitarian operations require a workforce with a variety of soft and hard skills; (iv) lack of trained staff is one of the main challenges in this field; and (v) building relationships and strengthening networks can enlarge the human resource pool available. Therefore, the findings of this study and its proposed research agenda have implications for both theory and practice. In terms of theory, this work provides seven recommendations, representing opportunities for scholars to advance this body of knowledge. For humanitarian practitioners, this paper offers insightful lessons to guide them in the management of human resources in humanitarian operations.

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“…BWM was also tested to analyze the barriers to humanitarian supply chain management by Sahebi et al [49]. In addition, a supplier selection life cycle approach integrating traditional and environmental criteria by using BWM, was presented by Rezaei et al [50].…”

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A Hybrid Fuzzy BWM-COPRAS Method for Analyzing Key Factors of Sustainable Architecture

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Sustainable development by emphasizing on satisfying the current needs of the general public without threating their futures, alongside with taking the environment and future generations under consideration, has become one of the prominent issues in different societies. Therefore, identifying and prioritizing the key factors of sustainable architecture according to regional and cultural features could be the first step in sustaining the architecture as a process and an outcome. In this paper, the key indicators of the environmental sustainability in contemporary architecture of Iran has been identified and prioritized. This study has been performed in three phases. First, identifying key factors of environmental sustainability according to the experts' point of view and transforming the collected data to triangular fuzzy numbers. Subsequently, the best-worst multi-criteria decision-making method (henceforth BWM) under grey system circumstances has determined the weights and priority of the identified criteria. Eventually, identified key factors were prioritized by the complex proportional assessment method (hereafter COPRAS) under the condition of fuzzy sets. The results indicate that the key factors of creating engagement between buildings and other urban systems has the highest priority in the built environment sustainability in contemporary architecture and proving building management systems has the lowest.

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“…Despite the described benefits, only a few studies in humanitarian logistics have applied the Delphi method to date (Cottam et al, 2004;Mari Ainikki Anttila, 2014;Richardson et al, 2016;Sahebi et al, 2017). Therefore, as a secondary objective in addition to our content-oriented research question, we critically explore the applicability of the research method and its ontological, epistemological and methodological assumptions.…”

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Applying the Delphi method to determine best practices for outsourcing logistics in disaster relief

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Sigala

Wakolbinger

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine best practices of aid agencies for outsourcing logistics to commercial logistics service providers (LSPs) in disaster relief. Moreover, it evaluates the application of the Delphi method for research in humanitarian logistics. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on a two-round Delphi study with 31 experts from aid agencies and a complementary full-day focus group with 12 experts from aid agencies and LSPs. Findings The study revealed 12 best practices for outsourcing logistics in disaster relief and a compilation of more than 100 activities for putting these practices into action. Experts consider a proper balance between efficiency and compliance, a detailed contract and a detailed service request most important. Additionally, the Delphi method was found to be a promising technique for research on humanitarian logistics. Research limitations/implications By critically examining the Delphi method, this study establishes the basis for a wider application of the technique in the field of humanitarian logistics. Furthermore, it can help to prioritize future research as the ranking of practices reflects the priorities of practitioners. Practical implications The paper provides guidance to practitioners at aid agencies in charge of outsourcing logistics. Originality/value This research is one of the first in the field of humanitarian logistics to apply the Delphi method. Moreover, it addresses the lack of literature dealing with approaches for building successful cross-sectoral partnerships.

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Analyzing the barriers to humanitarian supply chain management: A case study of the Tehran Red Crescent Societies

Cited by 60 publications

References 41 publications

The human side of humanitarian supply chains: a research agenda and systematization framework

The human side of humanitarian supply chains: a research agenda and systematization framework

A Hybrid Fuzzy BWM-COPRAS Method for Analyzing Key Factors of Sustainable Architecture

Applying the Delphi method to determine best practices for outsourcing logistics in disaster relief

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