TY - BOOK AU - Tatham,Peter AU - Christopher,Martin TI - Humanitarian logistics: meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters SN - 9780749470876 AV - HV553 .C55 2014 U1 - 363.34068/7 23 PY - 2014/// CY - London, Philadelphia PB - Kogan Page KW - Humanitarian assistance KW - Emergency management KW - Business logistics KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management KW - bisacsh KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Distribution KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Nonprofit Organizations & Charities KW - SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief KW - BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Strategic Planning N1 - Revised edition of Humanitarian logistics : meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters, [by] Martin Christopher, Peter Tatham, published in 2011; Includes bibliographical references and index N2 - "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"-- ER -