Print Email Facebook Twitter Bi-objective multi-layer location–allocation model for the immediate aftermath of sudden-onset disasters Title Bi-objective multi-layer location–allocation model for the immediate aftermath of sudden-onset disasters Author Baharmand, Hossein Comes, M. (TU Delft Transport and Logistics; TU Delft System Engineering; University of Agder) Lauras, Matthieu (Université de Toulouse) Date 2019 Abstract Locating distribution centers is critical for humanitarians in the immediate aftermath of a sudden-onset disaster. A major challenge lies in balancing the complexity and uncertainty of the problem with time and resource constraints. To address this problem, we propose a location–allocation model that divides the topography of affected areas into multiple layers; considers constrained number and capacity of facilities and fleets; and allows decision-makers to explore trade-offs between response time and logistics costs. To illustrate our theoretical work, we apply the model to a real dataset from the 2015 Nepal earthquake response. For this case, our method results in a considerable reduction of logistics costs. Subject 2015 Nepal earthquakeHumanitarian logisticsImmediate responseLocation–allocation problemMulti-objective optimizationTemporary distribution centers To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:4f2ed76a-1015-4f75-833e-05d7b2d0a7d8 DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tre.2019.05.002 ISSN 1366-5545 Source Transportation Research. Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, 127, 86-110 Part of collection Institutional Repository Document type journal article Rights © 2019 Hossein Baharmand, M. Comes, Matthieu Lauras Files PDF 1_s2.0_S1366554518302539_main.pdf 6.11 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:4f2ed76a-1015-4f75-833e-05d7b2d0a7d8/datastream/OBJ/view