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dc.contributor.authorL’Hermitte, C
dc.contributor.authorTatham, P
dc.contributor.authorBowles, M
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-03T15:52:55Z
dc.date.available2017-05-03T15:52:55Z
dc.date.issued2014
dc.identifier.issn2042-6747
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/JHLSCM-07-2013-0025
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/65276
dc.description.abstractAbstract Purpose The purpose of this paper is to use a theory-based approach to develop a new classification model for disasters that reflects their logistics implications, and to contextualise the findings by applying the model to a particular disaster situation. Design/methodology/approach A widespread literature review was conducted in order to conceptualise the proposed disaster classification model and a case study (the 2011-2012 Somali food crisis) was used to provide a practical illustration and an initial validation of the conceptual approach. Findings The new classification model proposes a set of four categories of disasters based on two generic dimensions, whilst simultaneously integrating five situational factors that reflect the impact of the external environment on the logistics operations. The case study confirms that this systemic approach is necessary since, from a logistics perspective, a disaster should be considered in its entirety and within its contextual environment. Research limitations/implications Further research is needed to establish the operational characteristics of each disaster type in order to determine the applicability of business logistics practices to each scenario. In addition, this paper highlights the opportunity to validate or refine the model by using a more varied range of case studies. Originality/value This paper proposes a new classification model for disasters based on their logistics implications and, by integrating the key environmental factors, it moves beyond the traditional 2ײ model found in the literature.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.description.publicationstatusYes
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dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherEmerald Group
dc.publisher.placeUnited Kingdom
dc.relation.ispartofstudentpublicationN
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom155
dc.relation.ispartofpageto178
dc.relation.ispartofissue2
dc.relation.ispartofjournalJournal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management
dc.relation.ispartofvolume4
dc.rights.retentionY
dc.subject.fieldofresearchTransportation, logistics and supply chains
dc.subject.fieldofresearchOther commerce, management, tourism and services
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode3509
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode3599
dc.titleClassifying logistics-relevant disasters: conceptual model and empirical illustration
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
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gro.griffith.authorTatham, Peter H.


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