Last Mile Distribution in Relief Distribution Planning for Responding a Probable Tsunami Reinny

Due to time restrictions for conducting an emergency response, it will be not enough time for a disaster manager to provide an efficient and effective relief operation in case a preparedness plan regarding response operation has never set up. This study is aimed to develop a relief distribution plan for responding a probable tsunami by considering a limitation of supplies, resources, and response time. The Last mile distribution approach concerning the final stage of a relief chain structure that minimizes the transportation cost and penalty cost related to the victims’ dissatisfactions cause of inequalities is applied in facing Sumatera Megathrust.