European Journal of Operational Research (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2025.01.032"> A schematic illustration of the proposed model, showing how vehicle routes and relief supply allocation are optimized simultaneously to ensure fast and equitable distribution after a disaster. Credit: European Journal of Operational Research (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2025.01.032 Researchers from Koç University and international collaborators have developed a new algorithm that enables faster and more equitable distribution of disaster relief supplies. By integrating fairness directly into logistics planning, the model reduces inequality in unmet demand by up to 34% without compromising delivery speed. The approach offers a practical tool for improving decision-making in real-world emergency response operations. In the chaotic aftermath of a major earthquake, getting supplies to those in need becomes a race against time. But speed alone is not enough—fairness matters just as much.…