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Humanitarian logistics meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters / edited by Peter Tatham, Martin Christopher.
| Other author | Tatham, Peter. |
| Other author | Christopher, Martin. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Second edition. |
| Publication Info | London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, 2014. |
| Description | xxii, 293 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Entrepreneurship Database |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Research Library |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from ProQuest Central |
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| Abstract | "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. "-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | "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"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General 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 restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Other edition issued | Revised edition of: Christopher, Martin. Humanitarian logistics 1st ed. London ; Philadelphia, Pa. : Kogan Page, 2011 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2014023627 |
| ISBN | 9780749470876 (paperback) |