2623. Overcoming Barriers in Humanitarian Supply Chains in India: A Fuzzy Delphi and DEMATEL Approach
Invited abstract in session TC-55: Humanitarian Supply Chain and Network Design, stream Humanitarian Operations.
Tuesday, 12:30-14:00Room: Liberty 1.09
Authors (first author is the speaker)
| 1. | Pritha Dutta
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| Willamette University | |
| 2. | Vernika Agarwal
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| Apeejay School of Management | |
| 3. | Ritik Maheshwari
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| Apeejay School of Management |
Abstract
A resilient and adaptive humanitarian supply chain is crucial for delivering timely and effective relief in disaster-prone regions like India, which frequently faces natural calamities such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, and cyclones. However, humanitarian supply chains often face numerous challenges that lead to delays in aid delivery and prolonged hardships for vulnerable communities. This study examines the primary challenges and barriers to effective and efficient humanitarian supply chains in India, focusing specifically on disaster relief operations. A two-phase methodology integrating the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) and the Fuzzy Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (Fuzzy DEMATEL) is utilized. The findings of this research highlight significant barriers to the efficiency of humanitarian supply chains in India, including inadequate infrastructure, poor coordination among stakeholders, limited funding, bureaucratic obstacles, and minimal adoption of advanced technologies. By classifying and visualizing the barriers into causal and effect categories, this analysis provides insights into their hierarchical structure and relative importance. This comprehensive understanding can help policymakers, humanitarian organizations, and other stakeholders in developing targeted strategies for addressing these challenges.
Keywords
- Humanitarian Applications
- Developing Countries
Status: accepted
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