Interactive Look at Nigeria’s Supply Chain Nigeria Supply Chain Strategy Development Workshop Johnnie Amenyah 16 April, 2008

Presentation Overview Explain the purpose of the supply chain Define key supply chain components Describe recent history of supply chain interventions in Nigeria Summarize key supply chain assessment findings and recommendations

Purpose of the Supply Chain Effective supply chains ensure— the right goods in the right quantities in the right condition are delivered to the right place at the right time for the right cost No Product? No Program!

The Logistics Cycle

Supply Chain Strengthening Reproductive health program (since 2002) –Contraceptives and condoms HIV/AIDS program (since 2005) –ARV drugs, RTKs, OI drugs, lab reagents & supplies Training for logistics managers from –Reproductive health program –HIV/AIDS program –Tuberculosis program –Malaria program –Central Medical Stores

Recent Supply Chain Assessments Feasibility of Integrating Supply Chains (2005) ARV Distribution System (2007) Central Medical Stores for HIV/AIDS Commodities (2007) OI Drugs and Laboratory Supply Logistics System (2007) HIV/AIDS Commodities LMIS (2007) NMOD HIV/AIDS Program Logistics System (2007) NMOD Medical Warehouse Needs Contraceptive Logistics Management System (2007) Central and Regional Contraceptive Warehouses (2007) Reproductive Health Commodity Security (2008)

Common Findings –General Multiple program-specific vertical supply chains requiring coordination or shared resources. Multitude of added processes and players Need for clear performance measures and routine monitoring and supervision

Common Findings—Quantification & Procurement Need for: Coordinated national quantification within programs Quantification capacity building Quality data for accurate quantification Improved procurement planning Shortened procurement lead-times Improved coordination among suppliers/donors

Common Findings –Storage & Inventory Control Suboptimal warehouse practices, requiring –Better inventory management –Improved record keeping – Improved infrastructure –Clear management authority –Stronger, routine monitoring and supervision Regional/state warehousing infrastructure and management need significant attention Communication between stores and program offices can be strengthened and made routine Establish and/or ensure compliance with inventory control procedures

Common Findings—LMIS Improved reporting rates and accuracy would increase effective program management Paper-based systems are inefficient and burdensome for providers Automation at national program level will improve access to data for decision-making

Common Findings—Distribution Need for: Routine access to transport vehicles for collection/delivery Improved management and oversight of funds for distribution Stronger oversight and clear performance standards for distribution agents Routine distribution planning and/or coordination among/between programs

Common Recommendations Assess the feasibility of integrating some logistics components (i.e. storage, distribution) Establish or strengthen central coordination mechanisms for quantification and procurement/donor inputs Improve warehouse infrastructure and management, and automate warehouse inventory control systems Investigate distribution options and mechanisms

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