A quick reference tool illustrating the process of estimating the quantities and costs of the products required for a specific health program (or service), and determining when the products should be delivered to ensure an uninterrupted supply for the program.... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area: Forecasting and supply planning
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Language: English
This guide to quantification of health commodities has been developed to assist technical advisors, program managers, warehouse managers, procurement officers, and service providers in (1) estimating the total commodity needs and costs for successful implementation of national health program strategies and goals, (2) identifying the funding needs and gaps for... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area: Forecasting and supply planning
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Language: English
This guide should be used with the main guide—Quantification of Health Commodities: A Guide to Forecasting and Supply Planning for Procurement. The companion guide will assist program managers, service providers, and technical experts when conducting a quantification of commodity needs and costs for short-acting, long-acting, and permanent methods of contraception.... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area: Forecasting and supply planning
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Language: English
The primary focus and purpose of this companion guide is to supplement the general guide on Quantification of Health Commodities: A Guide to Forecasting and Supply Planning for Procurement by describing in detail the specific methodology for forecasting consumption of HIV test kits as a critical step in the overall... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area: Forecasting and supply planning
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Language: English
This May 2007 technical brief addresses how accurate quantification for HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs—forecasting the quantities needed and planning procurement for appropriate pharmaceuticals and supplies—is essential to ensuring that patients receive a continuous supply of medicines.... Read more
Author: Supply Chain Management System (SCMS)
Technical area: Forecasting and supply planning
Document type: Technical briefs
Language: English
The primary focus and purpose of the ARV companion guide is to describe the process and the methods used for forecasting ARV drug needs. To be used in conjunction with Quantification of Health Commodities: A guide to Forecasting and Supply Planning for Procurement.... Read more
Author: USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Technical area: Forecasting and supply planning
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Language: English