Airports’ role as logistics centers in humanitarian supply chains: A surge capacity management perspective

Polater, Abdüssamet

doi:10.1016/j.jairtraman.2020.101765

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“…High turnover was mentioned as a challenge in humanitarian operations and for that it is important to properly recruit and train humanitarian workers and to consider their previous experiences. In terms of preparation, the authors clarify that pre-departure training is critical to ensure the success of the workforce in operations Polater ( 2020 ) This research investigated airports’ role as logistics centers in humanitarian supply chains. It indicated that obtaining, retaining and productively managing manpower are significant elements in airport surge management.…”

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“…In addition, none of the works analyzed all the practices categorized. The study by Polater ( 2020 ) was the only one to mention at least five practices; nonetheless, HRM was not the focus of this study. Therefore, the fourth recommendation is: R4: Expand this area of study to verify how each human resource practice can contribute to the management and performance of humanitarian supply chains.…”

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“…The main challenges found were a lack of trained staff, a shortage of skilled humanitarians, high turnover and limited human resources in local agencies (Ghasemian Sahebi et al 2017 ; Pateman et al 2013 ; Sharifi-Sedeh et al 2020 ; Yadav and Barve 2016 ). Regarding motivation and retention practices, Polater ( 2020 ) argues that financial incentives are not seen as a key factor in the humanitarian workforce, but that building organizational culture and a sense of social responsibility among all supply chain members are more effective strategies.…”

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The human side of humanitarian supply chains: a research agenda and systematization framework

Fiorini

Jabbour

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Ann Oper Res

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Humanitarian operations are increasingly receiving attention due to the numerous recent disasters and crises caused by both natural and man-made events, from mass human exodus to pandemics such as COVID-19. The successful management of humanitarian supply chains requires the effective use of human resource practices, which in turn requires strong leadership in the so-called ‘soft side’ of management. This study aims to investigate the current status of research on the human aspects of humanitarian supply chains. Through a systematic and comprehensive literature review, encompassing an original codification and in-depth analysis of journal articles, this work provides a research agenda and a number of lessons concerning human resource management (HRM) in humanitarian operations. The main findings reveal that: (i) HRM impacts the ability of humanitarian organizations to adequately prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters; (ii) training programs for aid personnel are a vital aspect of humanitarian responsiveness; (iii) humanitarian operations require a workforce with a variety of soft and hard skills; (iv) lack of trained staff is one of the main challenges in this field; and (v) building relationships and strengthening networks can enlarge the human resource pool available. Therefore, the findings of this study and its proposed research agenda have implications for both theory and practice. In terms of theory, this work provides seven recommendations, representing opportunities for scholars to advance this body of knowledge. For humanitarian practitioners, this paper offers insightful lessons to guide them in the management of human resources in humanitarian operations.

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“…From a passenger's perspective, airport is a complex of buildings, usually far from the city centre, that serves as a starting, transfer or ending point for either a business trip or a holiday adventure. From a more technical point of view, airports offer services such as runway, apron, storage, ground han dling for both cargo and passenger airlines for their regular operations (Polater, 2020). But when a disaster strikes, airports play a key role in the humanitarian supply chain, due to their intrinsic char acteristics.…”

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“…Reasons for that are either poorly prepared procedures and organisational problems or structural features of a given airport or, in some cases, both. When airports become nonoperational, the only way to receive valuable aid is via road, rail and water, which is often much less efficient and time consuming (Polater, 2020).…”

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Working Towards an AI-Based Clustering of Airports, in the Effort of Improving Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness

Browarska,

Ochoa

2022

Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

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This document concludes two years of inspiring lectures and meetings at TU Delft. Even during the harsh covid times we've managed to make it work in the online world. Choosing Complex Systems Engineering and Management as my master's programme was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and while the decision was mine only, I was never alone in this journey.Being able to write a thesis that is so close to my interests was a great experience, and I would not manage to achieve that without the help of my supervisors and advisors, whom I would like to thank. Dr. Tina Comes, my supervisor, who guided me through the process, got in touch with great experts and provided much needed scrupulous feedback. Dr. Karla Saldaña Ochoa, thank you for believing in the potential of this topic, guiding me through all the technical difficulties, always in a kind and under standing way. You were always there for me, for which I am very grateful! And to my second supervisor and one of the best lecturers I have had classes with, dr. Martijn Warnier your work has been a great source of inspiration, your remarks always extremely on point. This work would not be the same without inspiring and insightful interviews that I was lucky to conduct with a number of experts representing OCHA, GARD and ACI their work for humanitarian disaster preparedness of airports is indispensable.I would like to thank my parents for their patience and belief in me. No matter how unusual my ideas and decisions sometimes were, both before and during those studies, you have always supported me and for that I am very grateful. I would not be where I am today without you.To my dear friends Olga and Janek, who I can always count on, supporting and motivating, up until the last minutes before handing in the thesis, no matter the distance. Same goes to Mateo and Tom my greatest companions of the CoSEM journey and new friends for life.Filip you were there with me every step of the way, always ready to help with my programming dramas and motivation dips. Thank you for everything.

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Factors affecting efficient cargo logistics management at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria

Adenigbo,

Mageto,

Luke

2025

Research in Transportation Business & Management

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Airports’ role as logistics centers in humanitarian supply chains: A surge capacity management perspective

Cited by 9 publications

References 61 publications

The human side of humanitarian supply chains: a research agenda and systematization framework

The human side of humanitarian supply chains: a research agenda and systematization framework

Working Towards an AI-Based Clustering of Airports, in the Effort of Improving Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness

Factors affecting efficient cargo logistics management at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Nigeria

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