Supply Chain Management
Distribution
Distribution refers to the quantities of medicines, contraceptives, and health supplies that are issued between health system levels and are usually stored for certain periods of time. Each supply chain has a distribution system that ensures the delivery of needed commodities. The following resources also provide analysis of several distribution systems, identifying challenges and areas for improvement.
Documents
This presentation provides an explanation of the distribution phase of the supply chain.
This proposal standardizes the logistical process of distributing health commodities at the primary level of care in El Salvador. The document serves as an example of how processes can be improved, providing recommendations to address gaps in the distribution capacity.
This document is an example of a study conducted in Panama providing a detailed analysis of the distribution system and transport of medicines. The report identifies the challenges and opportunities that exist for the optimizing the system in terms of cost, levels of service, coverage, and design. This could be a useful case study for other settings.