System dynamics for humanitarian operations - Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Author(s)
Besiou, M., Stapleton, O. and Van Wassenhove, L. N.
Publication language
English
Date published
01 Jan 2011
Type
Articles
Keywords
Research methodology, System-wide performance

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the appropriateness of system dynamics (SD) methodology as a tool for humanitarian decision makers to understand the effect of their decisions on humanitarian operations. The authors seek to present the initial stages and preliminary findings of a SD model used to analyze a well-defined subsystem of humanitarian operations, field vehicle fleet management; then build on this example by identifying an additional area of humanitarian operations for future research using the SD methodology.