This section provides useful guidance and tools on performance monitoring of immunization forecasting and supply planning and suggests key performance indicators to use. It also includes content on the importance and implementation of regular reviews and updates of the forecasts and the supply plans.

TitleAuthorYearTypeLanguage
Performance Monitoring of Forecasting and Supply PlanningUNICEF2023GuidanceEnglish, French
Review of Forecasting and Supply PlanningUNICEF2023GuidanceEnglish, French
Data for Immunization Supply Chain (DISC) indicators: Indicator Reference SheetsGavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, World Health Organization (WHO), Gates Foundation2015ToolEnglish, French

Key takeaway
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Track key performance indicators, conduct regular reviews, and implement corrective actions to continuously improve forecast accuracy, supply planning performance, and supplies availability.

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Key publication
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For further details, consult the key publication for comprehensive practical approaches to strengthen national-level forecasting and supply planning (FSP) for vaccines and immunization supplies.

Guidance Manual on Forecasting and Supply Planning