Operations reference model for emergency logistics system: A case study on emergency logistics system in Shenzhen

With enormous consequences occurred frequently around the world, Emergency Logistics has got much attention and become a new efficient methodology in dealing with disastrous consequences. There are various entities and relations involved in emergency logistics networks, thus this make the logistics works become more complicated than it is in common logistics activities. For emergency logistics management, the most important part is the establishment of emergency logistics system. Enlightened by the present theory and results, an Operations Reference Model for Emergency Logistics System is proposed, in which many elements are grouped into five classes, such as Organization Class, Input class, Process Class, Output Class and Control Class. This model could be a reference framework when constructing emergency logistics system in real world. It is necessary that it has potential value for further study and implementation of Emergency Logistics Management.