The Applicability of Autopoietic Cybernetics in Humanitarian Supply Chain Thinking

Duddy, David; Weaver, Miles; Stantchev, Damien

Abstract

Purpose: This research examines whether an autopoietic cybernetic model can assist in achieving greater
effectiveness and efficiency in the humanitarian supply chain paradigm. It examines the extent to which a holistic view
is taken during humanitarian supply operations and whether a new approach could be taken to resolve the issues and
challenges arising due to the complexity of humanitarian supply networks.

Citation

Duddy, D., Weaver, M., & Stantchev, D. (2022, September). The Applicability of Autopoietic Cybernetics in Humanitarian Supply Chain Thinking. Presented at Logistics Research Network Conference, Supply Chain Innovation: People, Process, Technology, Birmingham, UK

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (Published)
• Conference Name: Logistics Research Network Conference, Supply Chain Innovation: People, Process, Technology
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2022
• End Date: Sep 9, 2022
• Acceptance Date: Jun 7, 2022
• Publication Date: 2022-09
• Deposit Date: Jun 9, 2022
• Pages: 129-139
• Book Title: Full Papers. Logistics Research Network Conference 2022: Supply Chain Innovation; People, Process, Technology
• ISBN: 978-1-904564-69-0
• Keywords: Humanitarian supply chains; Supply networks; Complexity; Systems Thinking; Soft Systems Methodology; Viable Systems
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2877613
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