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Assessing the benefits of regional distribution centers Author: Optimize.WHO Assessing the benefits of regional distribution centers	0 Replies 293 Views	[i]by Kristina Lorenson, PATH[/i] Regional distribution centers (RDCs) may be a realistic option for countries that distribute large quantities of vaccines and need to invest in cold chain infrastructure, according to a report by project... Apr-16-12 18:09 Last post by: Optimize.WHO

Armenia intoduces VSSM tool for vaccine stock management Author: Moderator	0 Replies 393 Views	[i]Cross-posted from the January 2012 [i]Global Immunization News[/i] issue. Many thanks. [/i] 31/01/2012 from UNICEF Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CEECIS) The suggestion that I post this news came from... Feb-22-12 13:10 Last post by: Moderator
Outsourcing: A promising solution for vaccine supply chains Author: Optimize.WHO Outsourcing: A promising solution for vaccine supply chains	0 Replies 304 Views	[i]by Patrick Lydon, World Health Organization; Chutima Suraratdecha, PATH; Michelle Arnot, Western Cape Department of Health; Ticky Raubenheimer, Collaborative Centre for Cold Chain Management; Arthorn Riewpaiboon, Mahidol University; and... Jan-12-12 10:45 Last post by: Optimize.WHO
SCMS success story: National distribution system in Vietnam Author: Optimize.WHO SCMS success story: National distribution system in Vietnam	0 Replies 370 Views	[i]by Juanita Folmsbee, SCMS and Hai Le, PATH [/i] While project Optimize seeks innovative supply chain solutions for vaccines, it often finds those solutions already being implemented in other supply chain systems. In this article, we explore... Jan-12-12 10:37 Last post by: Optimize.WHO
Senegal launches demonstration of mobile warehouse Author: Moderator Senegal launches demonstration of mobile warehouse	2 Replies 868 Views	Hi Jose, There are two vehicles (a truck and a pick up) currently used in Saint Louis region. The capacity for the truck is approximatively 16m3 and the pick up is 5 m3. The moving warehouses are based in the regional pharmacy and they... Jan-10-12 16:20 Last post by: Alex Pascuttoa
Conditioned icepacks or chilled water packs? Author: Jocelijn Stokx What are the latest recommendations?	9 Replies 3037 Views	At PATH we are investigating a freeze prevention design that could be used to modify existing carriers or be incorporated into future carrier design. We are prototyping and obtaining temperature data on existing WHO PQS approved carriers with... May-04-11 23:59 Last post by: Shawn Mcguire
Focus on Supply Chain Management: Stanford Business Magazine Author:	3 Replies 2530 Views	Yes the Cold Chain Game was great - and most players learn the lesson(s) fairly quickly. Best to play for a few hours. Simulations like this with role play helps bring some real understanding of the processes and risks. Not only is this game... Apr-27-11 06:59 Last post by: allanbass
Milk and Vaccines: Scope for Integration? Author: Anup Akkihal Are dairy chains and routine vaccine chains complementary?	5 Replies 711 Views	Thank you Anup. But do share the outcome of your 'off-line' efforts with the forum as and when there is something forum-worthy. Apr-26-11 03:21 Last post by: Moderator
A Simple Method of Vaccine Freeze Protection Author: Larry Schlussler	0 Replies 837 Views	Vaccines are temperature sensitive; They must be kept cold, but should not freeze. When vaccines are transported in the field they are placed in insulated carriers along with frozen ice packs. If these ice packs are below freezing and come in... Feb-05-11 17:22 Last post by: Larry Schlussler
Nothing Stands Still: Video Author: Moderator	0 Replies 615 Views	The video of the WHO-PDA Parmaceutical cold chain management on wheels course conducted during 2-7 June 2008 in Istanbul, Ankara, Konya, Eskiehir and Bursa (a 1,400 km route), Turkey. [vimeo]8785477[/vimeo] Dec-31-10 12:37 Last post by: Moderator
Professionalizing supply chain management Author: Moderator Professionalizing supply chain management	0 Replies 1043 Views	[i]Written by: Kevin Pilz, USAID contractor and Bonnie Keith, RHSC[/i] Public-health systems everywhere depend upon reliable and efficient supply of medicines and health commodities to ensure positive health outcomes. Despite this, supply... Dec-22-10 23:11 Last post by: Moderator
Tunisia demonstrates innovative supply chain solutions for the future Author: Optimize.WHO	2 Replies 1597 Views	Dear Moderator, It is important to include private sector for immunization but the cost should be borne by the government as like in India many areas that are inaccessible and there the private sector is approached by the... Mar-02-10 03:13 Last post by: Omesh K. Bharti
Partners begin effort to envision future supply chain systems Author: Optimize.WHO	2 Replies 1519 Views	I agree that 2025 is a long time away. I also agree that there are many problems today that should be addressed as a matter of urgency. However I see the value in making sure that efforts are made in the two Time Dimensions: Indeed countries need... Feb-24-10 15:11 Last post by: Michel Zaffran
AVI initiative confronts supply chain shortcomings Author: Optimize.WHO	0 Replies 1385 Views	AVI initiative confronts supply chain shortcomings[i]by Stefano Malvolti, PATH, and Souleymane Kone, WHO[/i] The [url=http://www.who.int/vaccines/en/accelvacintro.shtml]Accelerated Vaccine Introduction (AVI)[/url] initiative will see the first... Feb-24-10 02:55 Last post by: Optimize.WHO
Increasing the acceptable temperature range for certain vaccines Author: Optimize.WHO	2 Replies 1418 Views	Recommendations on vaccine storage out of cold chain at higher temperatures will be a welcome step. New vaccines demand much greater storage space say from 5 to 7 times more. My experience in the field is that the workers are still tuned to... Dec-29-09 12:17 Last post by: kkwadhawan
Are Vertical Supply Chains Still Necessary? Author: Moderator	1 Replies 4575 Views	Dear Modibo I am using India as an example to reply to you. Though the cold chain is a vertical system in India, despite massive efforts from MOH and partner agencies, the quality of services is directly linked to performance of the staff handling... Oct-13-09 11:37 Last post by: Ranjit Dhiman
Tunisia Explores New Supply Chain Solutions for Health Author: Moderator	0 Replies 1348 Views	[b]Tunisia Explores New Supply Chain Solutions for Health [/b] [i]by Patrick Lydon, WHO[/i] After several preliminary discussions, [url=http://www.who.int/immunization_delivery/systems_policy/optimize/en/index.html]World Health... Jul-28-09 12:15 Last post by: Moderator
Senegal To Explore Integrated Supply Chains and New Delivery Models Author: Modibo Dicko	1 Replies 1327 Views	This appears to be a good approach starting form the grass root - village level. Nagaraj Jul-28-09 09:43 Last post by: malarianag
Post 01374e: Immunization Financing Website Update Author: Moderator	0 Replies 780 Views	POST 01374E: IMMUNIZATION FINANCING WEBSITE UPDATE 16 JANUARY 2009 **************************************** Dear All, Every year, on the occasion of the Global Immunization Meeting (GIM), we take the opportunity to inform the... Jan-15-09 23:00 Last post by:** Moderator
POST 01370E: IMMUNIZATION FINANCING Author: Moderator	0 Replies 612 Views	POST 01370E: IMMUNIZATION FINANCING 8 JANUARY 2009 **************************************** [i]The following information appeared in the Global Immunization News dated GIN: 20/11/08 and was contributed by Patrick Lydon & Daniela Darie,... Jan-07-09 23:00 Last post by:** Moderator
POST 01325E: FUTURE COLD CHAIN TRENDS Author: Moderator	0 Replies 423 Views	POST 01325E: FUTURE COLD CHAIN TRENDS 19 SEPTEMBER 2008 ***************************************** On 10 and 11 June 2008, a meeting was held on Cool Chain Technologies for the Future (organized by PATH) at Mijoux, France. Prior to the... Sep-19-08 00:00 Last post by:** Moderator
POST 01282E: FINANCING OF SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS/TRANSPORTATION... Author: Moderator	0 Replies 487 Views	POST 01282E: FINANCING OF SUPPLY CHAIN LOGISTICS/TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 18 JUNE 2008 ***************************************** Terry Hart from IT Power India seeks information on models and experiences in outsourcing and innovative... Jun-18-08 00:00 Last post by:** Moderator
Post 01281e: Dark Specks In The Active Area Of The Vvm Author: Moderator	0 Replies 370 Views	POST 01281E: DARK SPECKS IN THE ACTIVE AREA OF THE VVM 16 JUNE 2008 ***************************************** Umit Kartoglu of WHO responds to Bal Ram Bhuiâ€™s question regarding how to interpret specks in the... Jun-16-08 00:00 Last post by:** Moderator
POST 01261E: STRENGTHENING THE VACCINE SUPPLY CHAIN Author: Moderator	0 Replies 426 Views	POST 01261E: STRENGTHENING THE VACCINE SUPPLY CHAIN 3 MAY 2008 ***************************************** Rowan Wagner writes about managing an efficient vaccine supply chain. ----------- Recently I received a request for... May-03-08 00:00 Last post by:** Moderator
Post 01247e: Vaccine Freeze-prevention Aide-memoire-corrections Author: Moderator	0 Replies 369 Views	POST 01247E: VACCINE FREEZE-PREVENTION AIDE-MEMOIRE—CORRECTIONS 30 MARCH 2008 FOLLOW-UP ON POSTS[url=http://listserv.technet21.org/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0802&L=TECHNET21E&T=0&O=D&F=&S=&P=9751]01230E[/url],... Mar-30-08 00:00 Last post by: Moderator