Scenario based logistic capacity assessment for disaster preparedness

Abstract

Disasters that occur in various locations will definitely have impacts on infrastructure damage such as roads, bridges, markets, shopping centers. The perceived disturbances will eventually disrupt logistics distribution (including food) and other basic needs from the point of entering logistics (logistics center) to evacuation sites (victims). In the case of less severe disasters, disturbances can cause logistical delays from producers to consumers. Finally, this can cause price volatility due to the stocks decrease. This study focuses on areas along the two main routes in Aceh: the East and West routes. The object of this study includes all information related to logistic distribution are producers, collectors, traders, wholesalers, consumers, and shipping companies and related local government agencies. This study applied scenario based on the combination of multiple models and geographical information system to identify the optimal location to aid emergency logistics transportation routes. The results of this study indicate that logistics distribution is still very dependent on land transportation modes such as trucks and containers. Ports and airports have not been used optimally while the progress of railway construction is plodding.