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Area of Science:

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Disaster Management
  • Operations Research

Background:

  • Demand calculation is fundamental to humanitarian logistics (HL) decision-making.
  • Existing HL demand calculation research often overlooks critical supply checklists and practical contexts.
  • There is a need for a more comprehensive approach to relief demand calculation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel method for relief demand calculation in humanitarian logistics.
  • To address the limitations of previous studies by incorporating supply classification and practical background.
  • To provide a structured approach for calculating demand for critical relief supplies.

Main Methods:

  • The proposed method divides relief demand calculation into two stages: supply classification and demand calculation.
  • A general framework for classifying relief supplies is presented, including checklists for various disaster scenarios.
  • A step-by-step procedure for calculating demand for individual relief materials is detailed.

Main Results:

  • The study provides a systematic method for classifying relief items relevant to diverse disaster types and severities.
  • Detailed procedures for calculating demand for each relief material are outlined.
  • A case study based on disaster response in China validates the method's feasibility and effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed two-part method offers a more robust approach to relief demand calculation in humanitarian logistics.
  • Integrating supply classification and practical considerations enhances the accuracy and applicability of demand calculations.
  • The findings support improved preparedness and response in disaster situations through better logistical planning.