Operational Unit
Resource Allocation & Supply-Chain Logistics Mathematics Team
Physics & Computational Mathematics
Unit Mandate
Mission & Operational Scope
Applies operations research and mathematical optimization to the Foundation's resource allocation and supply chain challenges, developing algorithms that maximize the impact of humanitarian aid and operational resources under real-world constraints.
Doctrine
INFORMS Humanitarian Logistics Standards · USAID Supply Chain Management Guidelines
Core Capabilities
Operational Capabilities
Integer programming and combinatorial optimization for resource allocation
Stochastic optimization for uncertain demand and supply conditions
Network flow optimization for supply chain design
Inventory theory and safety stock calculation for humanitarian logistics
Multi-echelon supply chain modeling and simulation
Last-mile delivery optimization for disaster-affected areas
Division VI
Physics & Computational Mathematics