GAVI Alliance Immunization S upply Chain Strategy iSC Data for Management

1. GAVI Alliance Immunization Supply Chain Strategy iSCData for Management

2. iSC Data for Management:scope and goal Manufacturer Shipments (air & sea) Ordering Forecasting Vaccine Arrival & Customs Clearance Improve data flow across the levels of the supply chain, both upwards and downwards, and its effective use at all levels, thereby contributing to an improved performance of the supply chain Analysis National Store Reports Sub-national Stores Records Health Centers Service Delivery Focus of PWG D4M Waste management

3. Data for management: challenges and root causes holding back SC performance iSC Objectives iSC D4M Challenges Root causes hypothesis A Increase SC Performance The needed data may not be available when needed Supply & Stock data System design Failure to capture the right & complete information Higher efficiency: • More efficient SC systems • Increased access • Less frequent equipment breakdown Systems too cumbersome for data users Temperature data Data flow not aligned with product flow B Equipment data Technology Technology not adequate to allow proper data collection, reporting & usage Higher safety and potency : • More effective vaccine • correct use of vaccine Poor data quality not usable for purpose Data quality C Not sufficient training on data; lack of knowledge retention & transfer People Data is not used for decision making at different SC levels SC decisions Higher availability: • Less frequent stock-outs • Less waste due to temp. damage/ poor allocation &incorrect use People are not sufficiently incentivized on data collection and use Policy decisions Not enough in country capacity on how to improve D4M

4. Initiatives Data for management: Four initiatives to enable evidence-based decisions Initiatives Measures (examples) Guidance &standards • Define data standards and guidance on processes and data use. • Develop guidance on how to select and implement better and more sustainable information systems Guidance, standards and recommendations for in-country information systems Innovation • Identify methods to share and disseminate experiences with data for management (incl. product catalogue, repository or similar) • Help partners evaluate and document impact of ongoing interventions • Invest in the development of promising ideas and approaches • Development and availability of technology, systems, and approaches for the collection and use of data Capability development • Establish a group to advocate, oversee and adjust strategy implementation • Use existing discussion forums (Technet-21 etc.) to enhance country expertise • Develop methods, materials and training curricula to improve the capacity of national leaders and workforce to analyze, interpret and use data Global & National Leadership development Methods and tools • Technical assistance to support countries to evaluate needs, and select and implement sustainable solutions • Support countries to plan, design, implement and sustain information systems • Develop modules on data and information system assessment and improvement that can be used independently by countries or as part of EVM, PIE, EPI review etc.

5. Detailed implementation plan still under development:next steps Key points What are the next steps? • The GAVI Alliance can play a crucial role in immunization supply chains by: • helping set guidanceand standards on the flow and use of data in immunization supply chains • providing visibility and awareness on current knowledge and what is available • helping GVTs make their own decisions on how to improve visibility on data availability and use – the priorities should be with the countries Fully define and detail implementation mechanisms and requirements Deep dive and develop each of the proposed interventions Finalize the narrative and validate the strategy narrative document