Application of a Hybrid MCDM Model for Locating a Humanitarian Logistics Center

When the word "disaster" is used, it usually refers to both human-caused situations that have a negative impact on the community and its environment as well as natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and similar phenomena.Good logistics management is crucial to reducing the bad effects of these kinds of circumstances.This typically entails tasks like planning, organizing, acquiring, moving, and other associated duties.The distribution of supplies to impacted individuals in an effort to save lives is the main objective of humanitarian logistics.The location of humanitarian goods and equipment, which are kept in makeshift humanitarian logistics centers, is crucial for ensuring prompt response in such circumstances.As a result, when deciding where to locate these centers, it is crucial to take into account particular local factors.Numerous factors might impact this kind of selection, which is why finding a location for a humanitarian logistics center is considered a multi-criteria challenge.This research suggests using the ADAM (Axial-Distance-Based Aggregated Measurement Method) and SWARA (Stepwise Weight Assessment Ratio Analysis) techniques to solve this kind of issue.An example of their application is provided by a case study that centers on where Serbia's humanitarian logistics hub is located.The creation of a framework and a special set of standards for choosing the locations of humanitarian logistics centers are the main results of this study.This can help decision-makers, authorities, individuals, non-governmental groups, and logistical service providers make well-informed decisions that have the potential to save countless lives.