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Chapter 1 introduces the topic of the book. Section 1 presents an overview of the importance of logistics and supply chain management in disaster relief operations. Section 2 defines the specific “open” question investigated in the book, referring to cross-sector cooperation in disaster relief management. Section 3 describes the structure of the work. The chapter provides the reader with a brief introduction on the burning topic covered in the book.
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Christopher, M., & Tatham, P. (2011). Introduction. In M. Christopher & P. Tatham (Eds.), Humanitarian logistics. Meeting the challenge of preparing for and responding to disasters (pp. 1–14). London: Kogan Page
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Cozzolino, A. (2012). The Burning Topic. In: Humanitarian Logistics. SpringerBriefs in Business. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-30186-5_1
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