This new book, themed "Emergency Support Logistics and Strengthening Road Networks During Disasters," was written by members of the Logistics Research Group at the Construction Technology Research Institute, under the supervision of Professor Emeritus Hirohito Kuse of Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology and others. It was published on December 15th.
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The report includes identification of challenges, countermeasures, and case studies from the perspectives of "disasters and emergency relief supplies," "disaster prevention measures for supply chains and lifelines," and "emergency relief supplies and road networks."
The opening section points out that it is necessary to consider the supply and stockpiling of goods in preparation for a "siege" in the name of a disaster. In particular, if stockpiles are limited, emergency relief logistics to supply goods will be extremely important in order to protect the lives of disaster victims and maintain their livelihoods.
Furthermore, they explained, "In past major disasters, road collapses and impassable conditions have sometimes hindered the transport of emergency relief supplies. That is precisely why we must strengthen roads for emergency relief logistics during disasters. With this awareness of the problem, we have held numerous discussions on emergency relief logistics and road networks, and we are publishing the results of that research in this book."
■ Product overview
Product Name: "Emergency Relief Logistics and Road Networks - Infrastructure Development for Disaster Preparedness"
Specifications: A5 size, paperback, 378 pages
List price: 3740 yen (3400 yen excluding tax)
