Supply Chain Manager
Logisticians can use this software to help in virtually all routine distribution decision-making at the country level. It manages comprehensive logistics data for the country (or program) down to the site level.
- Tool Designer Organization:
- JSI
- Download
- Available on CD-ROM from the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT
- Contact:
- Product Manager for Supply Chain Manager
Summary of main features
- Purpose
- This tool can be used when monitoring routine logistics systems and operations, and processing orders at a distribution-center level. It is also adaptable for multi-tiered data management. It includes a transportation planning and resource-tracking module.
- Scope of interventions
- Essential medicine distribution in Malawi; HIV/AIDS and malaria program product distribution in Zambia
- Limitations
- Can only be used when each facility receives products from a single supplying facility. All facilities must report completely and on the same schedule. It is not a system for warehouse management and does not capture information on expiry dates (but can be linked to inventory control software with significant enhancements). It can be very costly to customize and roll out (in TA costs). Not designed for warehouse management or tracking product expiry dates.
- Output
- Inputs: Facility reports with information on beginning stock levels, receipts, issues, and adjustments for each product during each reporting period. Outputs: Data on national stock status, consumption trends, stock on hand, and quantities needed for the next resupply period.
- Time frame
- Potential users
- In-country supply managers
- Skills required
- Database management
- Type of software
- Microsoft Access–based software
- User manual available?
- Yes, can be downloaded from the USAID/DELIVER PROJECT website
- Type and length of training required
- Training on the country-specific software requires about five days. To facilitate its implementation, approximately 20 days of in-country work would be needed
- Available languages
- English is now available; French in preparation
- Country applications
- Malawi, Zambia
- Last update and version
- 2006 Version 3