Fact Sheets

2010 Contraceptive Procurement Table (60 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

Alumni and Local Staff Questionnaire: Association of Public Health Supply Chain Professionals (390 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2007
The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT is interested in promoting the development of an Association of Public Health Supply Chain Professionals. If you would like to help us in this process, please complete this questionnaire and return it to Ibnou Diallo (idiallo@jsi.com).

Average USAID Shipping Lead Time in Months report (58 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

Bangladesh Upazila Inventory Management System Brochure (411 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
Brochure detailing the Upazila Inventory Management System

Bangladesh Web-Based Logistics Management Information System (570 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
Brochure detailing the Bangladesh web-based LMIS

Case for Increasing Availability of HIV/AIDS Products through Improved Supply Chain Management (445 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2001
This 2-page handout explains why a strong supply chain is critical to the success of any effective HIV/AIDS program.

Commodity Price List (21 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

Contraceptive Commodity Disposal Guidelines (67 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

Contraceptive Fact Sheets (1,539 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2007
The Fact Sheets allow family planning providers to better manage contraceptive supplies by providing information on donor, manufacturer, and brand specifications as well as shelf lives and storage and packaging requirements.

Contraceptive Security Index 2003 (454 KB)
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Author(s): Dana Aronovich
Date of Publication 2004
The Contraceptive Security Index is a tool for measuring and monitoring a country's level of contraceptive security. It consists of 17 indicators—such as poverty level, method mix, and forecasting ability—that cover the primary components of contraceptive security (supply chain, finance, health and social environment, access, and utilization). The indicators can be used separately to monitor progress in each component. They are also aggregated to establish a composite index to compare countries at a point in time or to monitor progress over time within a country. DELIVER has published a wall chart and a booklet of the Index, which rates 57 countries.

Contraceptive Security Index 2006: A Tool for Priority Setting and Planning (3,910 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER and Task Order 1 of the USAID | Health Policy Initiative
Date of Publication 2006
The Contraceptive Security Index 2006 is a powerful tool for raising awareness about contraceptive security (CS) and the interrelationships between program components, different sectors, and program outcomes. At the national and international levels, the index can be used to set priorities; and to plan and advocate to support policies and other interventions that promote progress toward CS. At the country level, it can help identify areas of relative strength and weakness to help stakeholders target their resources more effectively and appropriately.

Contraceptive Security Index 2009- 11x17 Poster (1,936 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
The Contraceptive Security Index 2009 is a powerful tool for raising awareness about contraceptive security (CS) and the interrelationships between program components, different sectors, and program outcomes. At the national and international levels, the index can be used to set priorities; and to plan and advocate to support policies and other interventions that promote progress toward CS. At the country level, it can help identify areas of relative strength and weakness to help stakeholders target their resources more effectively and appropriately. This version is a 11 x 17 poster of the wall chart.

Contraceptive Security Index 2009: A Tool for Priority Setting and Planning (3,796 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This wall chart presents a set of indicators that can be used to measure a country’s level of CS and to monitor global progress toward reaching this goal over time. The indicators are aggregated to establish a composite index. The Contraceptive Security Index was first calculated and presented in 2003 and again in 2006; the Contraceptive Security Index 2009 presents the latest update of these data.

Contraceptive Security Index User’s Guide (1,110 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER, for the U.S. Agency for International Development
Date of Publication 2006
This is the user’s guide for the Contraceptive Security Index 2006: A Tool for Priority Setting and Planning. This guide was developed to help program manangers, logisticians, and others get the most out of the index and effectively present its findings to decision makers.

Contraceptive Security Indicators 2009 (2,350 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This activity highlights a comprehensive set of indicators that can be used to monitor contraceptive security (CS) for programmatic and advocacy purposes. The CS Indicators were developed to reflect key aspects of contraceptive security to help in-country stakeholders monitor and evaluate their country’s CS status. This data set presents CS indicators for 36 countries and builds upon the Strategic Pathway to Reproductive Health Commodity Security (SPARHCS) framework.

Contraceptive Security Indicators 2010 (2,552 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
This data spreadsheet highlights a comprehensive set of indicators that can be used to monitor contraceptive security (CS) for programmatic and advocacy purposes. The CS Indicators were developed to reflect key aspects of contraceptive security to help in-country stakeholders monitor and evaluate their country’s CS status. This dataset presents CS indicators for 35 countries and builds upon the Strategic Pathway to Reproductive Health Commodity Security (SPARHCS) framework. The data was collected in 2010 through the second annual round of CS Indicator data collection. Indicator questions cover the following topics:finance and procurement, commodities, policies, coordination and leadership,and supply chain.

CPT Annex, Page 1: Documentation of CPT Figures (36 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

CPT Annex, Page 2: Proposed Supply (79 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

Criteria for Evaluation of a Set of CPTs (44 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

DELIVER Publications Catalog (3,499 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
DELIVER publishes a variety of materials that are useful to health program managers, policymakers, and other professionals with an interest in health commodity logistics in developing countries.

Freight as a Percentage of Commodity Value (731 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2009
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

Frequently Asked Questions: Logistics and Supply Chain Management of HIV Test Kits (220 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2001
This 2-page FAQ provides basic information about types of HIV test kits, how to select a kit, how to distribute kits, and the essential elements of national frameworks on HIV testing.

Frequently Asked Questions: Post-Shipment Testing of Condoms (587 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
This FAQ provides basic information about the practice of testing condoms to confirm the quality of these products after they arrive in-country, but before they are released for distribution.

Guidelines for the Storage and Distribution of the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Manufactured by CSL (1,162 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, AED
Date of Publication 2010
Fact sheet covering vaccine storage and distribution.

Guidelines for the Storage and Distribution of the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) (1,937 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, AED
Date of Publication 2010
Fact sheet covering vaccine storage and distribution.

Guidelines for the Storage and Distribution of the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Manufactured by Novartis (1,162 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, AED
Date of Publication 2010
Fact sheet covering vaccine storage and distribution.

Guidelines for the Storage and Distribution of the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Manufactured by Sanofi (1,756 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT, AED
Date of Publication 2010
Fact sheet covering vaccine storage and distribution.

HIV Test Kit Selection: Operational Considerations for VCT and PMTCT Services (228 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
This four-page fact sheet discusses the essential criteria to consider when selecting HIV test kits for use in voluntary counseling and testing and prevention of mother-to-child transmission programs.

Importance of Logistics in HIV/AIDS Programs: Central Information Systems (176 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
This 2-page briefing document explains the role logistics plays in HIV/AIDS programs.

Importance of Logistics in HIV/AIDS Programs: Financing and Procurement (169 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
This 2-page briefing document explains the role logistics plays in HIV/AIDS programs.

Importance of Logistics in HIV/AIDS Programs: Human Capacity for Logistics (567 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
This 2-page briefing document explains the role logistics plays in HIV/AIDS programs.

Importance of Logistics in HIV/AIDS Programs: Logistics Management Information Systems (173 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
This 2-page briefing document explains the role logistics plays in HIV/AIDS programs.

Importance of Logistics in HIV/AIDS Programs: No Product? No Program (Overview) (126 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
This 2-page briefing document explains the role logistics plays in HIV/AIDS programs.

Importance of Logistics in HIV/AIDS Programs: Warehousing and Consolidated Shipping (177 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
This 2-page briefing document explains the role logistics plays in HIV/AIDS programs.

Importance of Logistics in HIV/AIDS Programs: Warehousing and Distribution (759 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2004
This 2-page briefing document explains the role logistics plays in HIV/AIDS programs.

Logistics Fact Sheets: ARV Drugs (complete set) (1,944 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
Includes information critical for informing supply chain management functions for this ARV drug. Can be used at all levels of the health system. Lists all FDA-approved and WHO prequalified versions of the drug, manufacturer, strength/form, packaging/shipping information, shelf life, recommended storage conditions, price and dosage information. This is a complete set of all the ARV Fact Sheets.

Logistics Fact Sheets: GPHF-Minilab® and CD4 Machines (FACSCount™ and Guava Easy CD4™) (2,655 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
Mini laboratories or "minilabs" are used in developing countries by medical store and hospital managers, drug inspectors, and other authorities for the detection of counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals, and for basic quality control of drugs. Mini laboratories or "minilabs" are used in developing countries by medical store and hospital managers, drug inspectors, and other authorities for the detection of counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals, and for basic quality control of drugs. These fact sheet provides information about the uses of the GPHF-Minilab®, developed by German Pharma Health Fund, and two types of CD4 machines (FACSC ount™ and Guava Easy CD4™).

Logistics Fact Sheets: HIV Test Kits (complete set) (986 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
Includes information critical to the selection, forecasting, procurement, and inventory management of 16 brands of HIV tests.

Mapping Project Data: An Innovative Way to Share Information (1,425 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
A brief overview of the new mapping functionality on the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT web site.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Use of Information to Assess and Improve Logistics System Performance (248 KB)
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Author(s): Erika Ronnow
Date of Publication 2005
This flyer and application describes a workshop to be held in Bangkok, Thailand in November 2005.

Overview of Contraceptive and Condom Shipments: FY 2007 (1,601 KB)
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Author(s): USAID
Date of Publication 2008
The Overview of Contraceptive and Condom Shipments is an annual publication summarizing contraceptive and condom shipments sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by value and unit.

Photo Glossary: Consumable and Durable Laboratory Supplies (5,569 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
Provides photographs and descriptions of key laboratory supplies.

Potential Market for Cyclebeads: A Basic Model for Estimating Demand (377 KB)
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Author(s): Institute for Reproductive Health, Georgetown University
Date of Publication 2009
Guidelines for establishing an initial supply of CycleBeads in a country or region.

PPE Kit Distribution, Mar. 21 2007-Nov. 25 2008 (1,040 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
This map displays personal protective equipment (PPE) Kit Distribution from March 21, 2007 to November 25, 2008,.

Protecting Stored Contraceptive Commodities from Pest Damage (319 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2005
This 2-page fact sheet can be used in conjunction with the Pest Management Guidelines.

Publications, Tools, and Fact Sheets for Managing HIV/AIDS and Laboratory Commodity Supply Chains (1,883 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
DELIVER publishes a variety of materials useful to health program managers, policymakers, and other professionals with an interest in health commodity logistics in developing countries.

Public Health Order Form (251 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
Taken from the 2010 Public Health Product Catalog.

Quick Reference: Logistics System Design and Implementation (216 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
A quick reference tool illustrating the process of designing and implementing a logistics system, including three key steps: assessment, design, and implementation.

Quick Reference: Quantification Planning (1,281 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2010
A quick reference tool illustrating the process of estimating the quantities and costs of the products required for a specific health program (or service), and determining when the products should be delivered to ensure an uninterrupted supply for the program.

Software Fact Sheet: PipeLine (300 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
The Pipeline Monitoring and Procurement Planning (PipeLine) system helps program managers gather critical forecasting information, ensure that products arrive on time, maintain consistent stock levels at the program or national level, and prevent stockouts.

Software Fact Sheet: ProQ (234 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
ProQ quantifies HIV test requirements based on realistic forecast demand, assessment of existing supply chain capacity, and availability of resources for procurement. ProQ offers four methodologies for quantifying HIV tests for national programs, and allows for comparison of results from these different methodologies. ProQ can be used in both data-poor and data-rich situations.

Software Fact Sheet: Quantimed (260 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
Quantimed is a tool developed by the Management Sciences for Health’s Rational Pharmaceutical Management Plus Project. It quantifies total units and total costs of medicines or medical supplies needed to provide services for health programs.

Software Fact Sheet: Supply Chain Manager (274 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
Supply Chain Manager is a computerized logistics management information system (LMIS), written in Microsoft Access 97®, which helps aggregate and analyze logistics data from the facility level. Supply Chain Manager supports integrated supply chains by enabling health organizations to track the large variety of products used by their diverse programs. It also enables logistics managers to export data for use by other software applications in logistics or public health.

Strategic Decentralization: Centralizing Logistics (245 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2001
When considering decentralization as a component of health sector reform (HSR), it is important to examine how decentralization will affect the various functions of the logistics cycle. This five-page paper explains why.

Strategic Pathway to Reproductive Health Commodity Security Fact Sheet (220 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2005
This two-page fact sheet explains the uses and development of the Strategic Pathway to Reproductive Health Commodity Security (SPARHCS).

Technical Terms and Definitions for Laboratory Logistics (306 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
Includes definitions of key laboratory logistics terms.

The USAID | DELIVER PROJECT in Ethiopia (86 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2008
Brief describing the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT's work in Ethiopia.

What is the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT? (232 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2007
Fact sheet describing the project.

What is the USAID | DELIVER PROJECT? A4 Format (526 KB)
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Author(s): USAID | DELIVER PROJECT
Date of Publication 2007
Fact sheet about the project in A4 format.

Yemen: Goals of Deliver Assistance (411 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Yemen asked John Snow, Inc. (JSI)/DELIVER to support its strategic plan to improve and expand reproductive and maternal and child health services in five underserved governorates. This bilingual (English/Arabic) fact sheet summarizes DELIVER’s goals and proposed activities in Yemen.

Zambia: DELIVER Brochure (820 KB)
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Author(s): DELIVER
Date of Publication 2006
In Zambia, DELIVER is providing assistance to the Government of Zambia to improve the supply chains for antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and HIV test kits. DELIVER’s overall goal is to ensure an uninterrupted supply of ARVs and HIV test kits to the health care facilities of government and nongovernmental organizations.