Abstract
In recent years, the Nankai megathrust earthquake has been in the spotlight due to the level of damage expected to affect a wide area. The Japanese government has launched a plan for the distribution of relief goods in the aftermath of the earthquake. However, the robustness of this plan to the likely actual operational conditions is an important question. This paper aims to provide an insight into such an operation from a logistics perspective based on the lessons learnt during previous disasters. Aichi prefecture, which is one of those expected to be affected by the earthquake, is selected as a case study. We suggest the abolition of secondary storage yards in order to increase operational efficiency. Details on the operation following this plan are provided such as the required number of trucks and tools as well as the specific roles of those involved in the operation.
