Case study

Optimized supply chain model reduces health system costs in DRC.

In 2017, an optimized immunization supply chain (iSC) model was implemented in Equateur Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The optimized model aimed to address iSC challenges and featured direct deliveries to service delivery points (SDPs), longer replenishment intervals and increased cold chain capacity. This assessment examines iSC costs before and 5 months after implementing the optimized model.

Authors

Languages

  • English

Publication year

2021

Type

Case study

Categories

  • Supply chain & logistics

Countries

  • Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Organisations

  • VillageReach

Tags

  • Distribution system
  • EQUIP
  • Last mile

Supply Chain Optimisation

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