Natural and human-made disasters, if they occur, have long-term and negative, and sometimes irreparable effects and consequences. At the global level and especially in Iran, responding to such disasters effective and efficient management in providing appropriate response is required. One of the means to achieve this goal is to ensure the existence of an optimal humanitarian supply chain. In this research, a cooperative model is presented, which is designed based on the problem of maximum coverage of the areas damaged by a natural disaster. The main actors of this model include the government, the private sector, international humanitarian organizations and local NGOs. Each of these players has various capacities, including multiple distribution centers and different types of commodities. The proposed model was solved using a hypothetical numerical example in the GAMS software, and sensitivity analysis was conducted. The results of this research show that cooperation between different actors, results in the effective coverage of damaged areas. Also, taking into account the costs of providing relief goods and moving them between different places, it is possible for the government to predict and allocate the appropriate budget for the entire relief operation. This research can be used as a basis for improving disaster management processes and the efficiency of response in crisis situations.
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Special Received: 2024/09/28 | Accepted: 2025/04/5 | ePublished: 2025/09/19