Analyzing Barriers to Financial Supply Chain Risk Management in Emergency Response: The Mediating Role of Humanitarian Aid Logistics

Abstract

 This research aims to investigate the effect of SCRM on the ER capabilities based on the Gaza strip and focuses specifically on humanitarian relief supplied within conflict-zoned places. The research employs empirical information and sophisticated analytical tools which are used to understand the complicated activities in supply chain operations under unique conditions that come with Gaza's socio-political structure. The data was collected in a field survey among 150 employees working in humanitarian organizations within the target area. The research shows a statistically insignificant relationship between effective supply chain risk management and emergency response in Gaza. It also reiterates the difficulty faced by humanitarian aid to overcome logistical and infrastructural bottlenecks. The presence of UNRWA and ICRC organizations comes significant in connecting supply chain gaps hence to improve the general resilience and responsiveness among an emergency operationThe findings provide actionable offer policy and operationally relevant recommendations for strategic supply chain management. To Increase the efficiency of response, it is also necessary to improve collaboration between supply chain managers and aid organizations enhancement of emergency response abilities. This research provides valuable insights into how supply chain risk management operates in conflict zones, one of the frontiers for humanitarian aid.