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Implantable Contraceptives Toolkit
Up-to-date evidence, best practices and related resources to Implantable Contraceptives
Resources for Logistics Managers
As more clients ask for implants, programs will be challenged to maintain a steady flow of supplies. The resources listed here can help logistics managers with forecasting and procurement to maintain adequate supplies at the warehouse and plan a well-run logistics system to distribute supplies to clinics and other service delivery locations.
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Family Planning Logistics: Strengthening the Supply Chain
(French) (Spanish) [Population Reports issue J-51]
Description: Recommendations for strengthening family planning logistics systems based on the experience of John Snow, Inc. (JSI) and other logistics management experts. -
Pocket Guide to Managing Contraceptive Supplies (French) (Spanish)
[US Centers for Disease Control (CDC)]Description: A quick reference guide for logistics managers. Includes logistics formulas and principles. -
PipeLine Software Tool [John Snow, Inc.]Description: A tool to help program managers monitor stock and plan procurement through forecasting, maintaining consistent stock levels, and preventing stockouts.
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Guidelines for the Storage of Essential Medicines and Other Health Commodities [John Snow, Inc. and WHO]Description: A guide for managing commodities, maintaining product quality, constructing a medical store, and managing waste.
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Description: UNFPA is the largest public sector procurer of contraceptives. UNFPA accepts standard orders of US$6,000 or more, and also accepts emergency procurement orders.
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