FOM ild

About: FOM ild is a based out in . It is known for research contribution in the topics: Humanitarian Logistics & Supply chain. The organization has 5 authors who have published 13 publications receiving 274 citations.

Humanitarian supply chain performance management: a systematic literature review

Abstract: Purpose – This paper aims to identify the state of the art of performance measurement and management in humanitarian supply chains; to categorize performance measurement indicators in the five supply chain phases of Gunasekaran and Kobu (2007) and evaluate them based on the evaluation criteria of Caplice and Sheffi (1995); and to define gaps and challenges in this field and give insights for future research in this domain. Design/methodology/approach – A literature review has been conducted using a structured method based on Denyer and Tranfield (2009) and Rousseau et al. (2008). The state of the art on humanitarian supply chain performance management with a focus on measurement frameworks and indicators and their applications in practice is classified in three categories. The first category is the definition and measurement of success in humanitarian supply chains. The second category is managing performance, which focuses on describing and analyzing the actual practice of managing performance. The third...

Humanitarian supply chains and performance measurement schemes in practice

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a system for the performance evaluation of humanitarian supply chains. The system will help humanitarian organizations (HOs) to make better decisions, improve their performance, and provide accountability, as well as helping them measure their operational performance during disaster response and reconstruction projects. Design/methodology/approach – A holistic and implementable performance measurement system was developed to measure the operational performance of HOs during disaster response and reconstruction projects. The system is divided into five categories with several key performance indicators (KPIs) being identified for each; identifiers are qualitative and quantitative, as well as financial and non-financial. Findings – Empirical testing of the system demonstrated the low use of existing performance indicators in humanitarian supply chains and the possible added value for HOs to improve their operational efficiency. Social implications – The perf...

The value of fourth-party logistics services in the humanitarian supply chain

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify the value of fourth-party logistics (4PL) services in a humanitarian supply chain. Furthermore, it shows a framework for a fourth-party humanitarian logistics concept. Design/methodology/approach – The research paper presents a framework of fourth-party humanitarian logistics based on the four core components described by Christopher (2005) which was evaluated with a nonlinear approach called analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The AHP method explores qualitative and quantitative decision-making criteria in case of solving multi-attribute and complex problems. In total, seven experts from academia and practice have contributed to this research, resulting in a better understanding of the decisive needs of humanitarian supply chain actors for implementing and integrating a 4PL concept. Findings – The research shows an increased value for humanitarian supply chain actors of establishing a 4PL concept. The results present a positive influence of 4PL in comple...

Specific competencies in humanitarian logistics education

Abstract: Purpose – The purpose of the research paper is to provide the humanitarian logistics community with an overall picture about competencies and skills in humanitarian logistics and if there is a lack of professionalization of the logistics function in humanitarian context from an international perspective. Further this research elaborates practical approaches how the skills and competencies can be enhanced and developed for international education programs. Design/methodology/approach – An empirical survey as approach was used. Hereby a descriptive analysis provides in a comprehensive way education, skills and competencies in humanitarian logistics. The respondents are from different countries and continents as well as from different humanitarian sector, e.g. humanitarian organizations (HOs), logistics service providers, military services and researchers. Findings – In general, the findings of the research paper present valuable insights of mandatory contents of education in humanitarian logistics as well a...

Applicability of Performance Measurement Systems to Humanitarian Supply Chains

Abstract: Recently performance measurement in humanitarian supply chains has become a key driver to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations and overall sustainability. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate current performance measurement systems from the commercial sector for their applicability to the specificities of the humanitarian supply chain sector. In doing so, we adapt the evaluation criteria for an ‘appropriate’ performance measurement system from Caplice and Sheffi (1995) to the humanitarian supply chain context and apply them to well-known performance measurement framework from the commercial sector (Balanced Score Card, SCOR Model and Performance Prism). Findings indicate that the analyzed performance measurement frameworks have some potential to enable effective and efficient performance measurement of supply chains in the humanitarian aid sector in light of the established criteria.