TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to provide future researchers with a framework for conducting research in the unique field of humanitarian logistics.Design/methodology/approach– The authors categorized humanitarian logistics research articles. Borrowing from the theory of constraints and management information systems literature, the authors developed a framework for research.Findings– The review of humanitarian logistics literature indicates that researchers have begun to lay the foundation for a core body of knowledge. While there is a growing body of research in humanitarian logistics, it is predominately focused on the area of planning.Originality/value– This effort categorizes past research using elements of logistics, develops a framework for research in humanitarian logistics, and recommends areas for further research.
VL  - 1
IS  - 2
SN  - 2042-6747
DO  - 10.1108/20426741111158421
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/20426741111158421
AU  - Overstreet Robert E.
AU  - Hall Dianne
AU  - Hanna Joe B.
AU  - Kelly Rainer R.
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - Research in humanitarian logistics
T2  - Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 114
EP  - 131
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -