Building Resilience in Community Recovery: Overcoming Supply Chain Performance Challenges in a Crisis

Approaching disaster recovery resource management as a supply chain issue focuses on the delivery of critical supplies to citizens quickly and efficiently. This article describes this approach by highlighting the Arlington County Office of Emergency Management, which is implementing a supply chain–focused partnership between local government and private businesses. The goal is to enable a fast, smooth transition from the supply chain’s normal function to the life-saving focus needed in a crisis.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Print
  • Features: Illustrations; Photos; References;
  • Pagination: pp 18-22
  • Serial:
    • TR News
    • Issue Number: 287
    • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
    • ISSN: 0738-6826

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01496028
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
  • Created Date: Oct 23 2013 1:44PM