This contributed volume combines conceptual and strategic research articles dealing with the "why" and "to what end" of sustainable operations in humanitarian logistics, as well as operational research contributions regarding the "how" from the United Nations as well as from researchers and organizations from different countries (Germany, Australia, Singapore, Netherlands, Italy, Denmark, Jordan). The target audience primarily comprises research experts, decision makers and practitioners in the field, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students.

Combines conceptual and strategic approaches to sustainability in humanitarian supply chains Provides operational examples and concepts including evaluations of hurdles and hands-on approaches Covers global perspectives written by international contributors Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
From the Contents: Part I Strategies for Sustainability.- Sustainability in Humanitarian Logistics.- Part II Sustainable Operations in Procurement and Preparedness.- Investigating the Barriers to Sustainable Procurement in the United Nations.- Part III Sustainable Operations Implementation.- Hazardous Goods in Humanitarian Supply Chains.- Part IV Sustainability Evaluation and Case Studies.