The effects of supply chain cooperation on humanitarian relief operations: A case of Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe

Background: The increased frequency of occurrence and complexity disasters, the world over, have called for cooperation amongst stakeholders to deliver humanitarian aid. Objectives: This study came as a result growing interest focussed on creating implementing facilitate management supply chain-related activities in sector. therefore sought gain better understanding effectiveness chain aid delivery performance variables, specifically context Cyclone Idai relief operations Zimbabwe. Method: A pragmatic research paradigm was adopted, where researchers took mixed approach informed by both quantitative qualitative tools. Results: Findings this show significant positive impact (HSC) achieving output, resource flexibility These findings will change shape response more organisations rather than responding single entities. Conclusion: contribute how improve their future disasters through activities. Theoretically, is key responses, thus improving HSC when put into practice. Policymakers can use these develop standard framework should collectively respond disasters.