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A scheme for emergency material allocation based on decision makers' subjective preference

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Emergency Material Allocation (EMA) plays a critical role in emergency response efforts. To ensure the equitable allocation of limited emergency rescue materials to Emergency Demand Points (EDPs) under conditions of limited information, this paper proposes a novel EMA approach. The proposed method accounts for Situation Factors (SFs), which capture the severity of damage at EDPs, as well as the perspectives of Emergency Decision-Makers regarding the conditions at these points. Numerical simulations demonstrate that: (i) the approach produces allocations proportional to the severity of the disaster as indicated by the SFs; and (ii) it respects the collective opinions of EDMs, ensuring an allocation aligned with their aggregated evaluations.

Source: Operational Research

DOI: 10.1007/s12351-025-00906-4

Authors: Jin Liu, Yanbin Cheng, Yuqing Lin, Zhengyang Wu, Chenye Guo

Institutions: Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Jimei University, University of Newcastle Australia

Language: English

Topic: Facility Location and Emergency Management

Subfield: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,190

Funder: Newcastle University