Supply Chain Manager Profiles in the Public and Private Sector (Case Study Portfolio)
This study aims to explore the personnel profiles behind supply chain management in the private and public sector in order to increase understanding of the appropriate level of expertise, authority and resources required to oversee the supply chain. The report contains 15 case studies across 12 organizations and presents personnel profiles and HR practices from different private firms, organizations and NGOs.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Training strategy for the organization of a unified pharmaceutical system in Dominican Republic
The organization of an integrated Ministry of Health (MoH) pharmaceutical and commodity supply management system (known as SUGEMI, by the Spanish acronym) in Dominican Republic demanded an innovative training strategy for immediate implementation and long-term sustainability.
INDIA
Supply Chain Leadership: A Case of Rajasthan
This case study revolves around the supply chain leadership in the state of Rajasthan through the establishment of a centralized procurement agency.
KENYA
KEMSA after the devolution: Financial sustainability through the definition of the supply chain strategy and a strong focus on the human resources and leadership components
The case study describes the transition of the public health supply chain for medical commodities in Kenya through organisational restructuring which started with the devolution of health care to the 47 counties established with the new Constitution in 2010.
VIET NAM
Investing in cold chain maintenance staff to ensure the availability of vaccines to the last mile
From 2003 to 2012, Viet Nam and the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency collaborated to upgrade the immunization cold chain equipment (CCE) nationwide, which enabled Viet Nam to strengthen Human Resources (HR) competencies for immunization CCE maintenance.
GHANA
Building a Strong Supply Chain Workforce in Ghana: The role of pre-service training
The pre-service training programme in Ghana led to the rapid integration of SCM modules into the curricula of the country’s major schools of nursing and pharmacy.
MALAWI
Task Shifting in Health Supply Chain Management: A Malawi Case Study
Malawi faces significant shortages in human resources for health, including pharmacy personnel. The intervention has shifted health supply chain tasks back to dedicated pharmacy cadres and has seen immediate improvements in the availability of pharmacy personnel at health centres, storage and dispensing practices, and quality of logistics data reporting.
PALESTINE
The public health supply chain in the State of Palestine: A tribute to resilience
The public health programme in Palestine is one of the most successful in the region; its child immunization program being a prime example despite tightening security measures and movement restrictions. Valuable lessons can be learned from this country in the commitment and determination of the public health workforce.
