System dynamics for humanitarian operations revisited

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Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management Pub Date : 2021-07-21 DOI:10.1108/JHLSCM-06-2021-0048

M. Besiou, L. V. Van Wassenhove

引用次数: 8

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to show that the current complexity of humanitarian operations has only increased the usefulness of system dynamics (SD) in helping decision-makers better understand the challenges they face.Design/methodology/approachA critical analysis to evaluate how SD methodology has been applied to humanitarian operations.FindingsToday's humanitarian operations are characterized by huge complexity given the increased number of stakeholders, feedback loops, uncertainty, scarce resources and multiple objectives. The authors argue that SD's tools (causal-loop diagram, data layer, simulation model) have the capacity to appropriately capture this complexity, thereby enhancing intuition and understanding.Originality/valueResearchers and practitioners hesitate to use system dynamics when data is missing. The authors suggest alternatives to deal with this common situation.

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重新审视人道主义行动的系统动态

目的本研究的目的是表明，当前人道主义行动的复杂性只会增加系统动力学（SD）在帮助决策者更好地了解他们面临的挑战方面的有用性。设计/方法论/方法论评估可持续发展方法论如何应用于人道主义行动的关键分析。Findings考虑到利益相关者数量的增加、反馈循环、不确定性、资源稀缺和多个目标，今天的人道主义行动具有巨大的复杂性。作者认为，SD的工具（因果循环图、数据层、模拟模型）有能力适当地捕捉这种复杂性，从而增强直觉和理解。独创性/价值当数据丢失时，研究人员和从业者会犹豫是否使用系统动力学。作者提出了应对这种常见情况的替代方案。

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Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management MANAGEMENT-

CiteScore

6.40

自引率

20.00%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management (JHLSCM) is targeted at academics and practitioners in humanitarian public and private sector organizations working on all aspects of humanitarian logistics and supply chain management. The journal promotes the exchange of knowledge, experience and new ideas between researchers and practitioners and encourages a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional approach to the resolution of problems and exploitations of opportunities within humanitarian supply chains. Contributions are encouraged from diverse disciplines (logistics, operations management, process engineering, health care, geography, management science, information technology, ethics, corporate social responsibility, disaster management, development aid, public policy) but need to have a logistics and/or supply chain focus. JHLSCM publishes state of the art research, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches, in the field of humanitarian and development aid logistics and supply chain management.