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.
| Title | Author | Year | Type | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Monitoring of Forecasting and Supply Planning | UNICEF | 2023 | Guidance | English, French, Russian |
| Review of Forecasting and Supply Planning | UNICEF | 2023 | Guidance | English, French, Russian |
| Data for Immunization Supply Chain (DISC) indicators: Indicator Reference Sheets | Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, World Health Organization (WHO), Gates Foundation | 2015 | Tool | English, French |
| Prioritized set of forecasting and supply planning knowledge and performance indicators | JSI, VillageReach, inSupply Health, Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) | 2026 | Guidance | English |
| From Forecast to Better Decisions: A Practical Guide to Monitoring Forecast Accuracy for Vaccines and Immunization Supplies | UNICEF | 2026 | Guidance | English |
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
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.