Building Disaster Logistics Resilience: Risk Analysis and Development Strategies for the Emergency Logistics Cluster in West Sumatra Province

Abstract

Disaster logistics is a critical determinant of effective disaster management, as it ensures the timely, accurate, and coordinated availability, mobilization, and distribution of relief supplies. The complexity of disaster risks in West Sumatra Province, coupled with the substantial need for cross-sectoral coordination, necessitates the development of a more resilient logistics system through the establishment of a Disaster Logistics Cluster. This study aims to assess the risks associated with disaster logistics operations and determine priority strategies for developing the Emergency Logistics Cluster in West Sumatra Province. A quantitative approach with a descriptive-analytical design was employed, incorporating document analysis, observation, and expert panel assessments. Risk assessment was conducted using the Risk Matrix Score (RMS), while strategic priorities were determined using the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP). The findings indicate that disruptions to transportation access, weak inter-agency coordination, inaccurate needs assessment data, delays in relief distribution, and fragmented logistics information systems constitute the highest-priority risks. The AHP results identify strengthening the regulatory framework, organizational structure, and coordination mechanisms of the Logistics Cluster as the foremost strategic priority, followed by integrating logistics information systems, developing a network of emergency logistics hubs, enhancing human resource capacity, and strengthening multi-stakeholder partnerships. The study concludes that strengthening disaster logistics resilience requires an integrated approach combining risk management, institutional governance, information systems, logistics infrastructure, and cross-stakeholder collaboration to enhance the effectiveness of disaster response in West Sumatra Province.