Logistics Management Information System Research Articles

Using Wireless Sensor Network to Remote Real‐Time Monitoring and Tracking of Logistics Status Based on Difference Transmission Algorithm

This paper proposes a logistics tracking information management system based on a wireless sensor network, using wireless sensor nodes to track and manage logistics tracking information, and designs a networked logistics tracking information management system to achieve remote real‐time management of logistics tracking information. The research work in this paper can mention the real‐time and accuracy of logistics tracking information management, which has significant guiding significance to the information security of the logistics industry. This paper first analyzes the business process of logistics enterprises, obtains the demand analysis of logistics tracking management system, divides the whole logistics tracking management system into several functional modules according to the logistics business process of enterprises, analyzes and designs these system functional modules, and gives the model of system functions. After analyzing and designing the system, for the data processing problem in the wireless sensor network, the difference transmission algorithm based on the mean expectation is proposed, which calculates the mean value as the expected value under the specific data model. Then, the data of the difference between the collected value and the expected value is transmitted to reduce the amount of data sent by the nodes, reduce energy consumption, extend the network life cycle, and ensure the stability of the logistics tracking information system. The purpose is to reduce the amount of data sent by nodes, reduce energy consumption, extend the network life cycle, and ensure the stable operation of the logistics tracking information system. In this paper, we describe the logistics tracking system based on a wireless sensor network, which has not only features such as sharing and flexibility but also has high fault tolerance. The system is designed for functional modules such as procurement management, inventory management, and sales management. The JAVA technology platform is selected for design and development, and the SQL Server database is selected for the backend of the system, and a simple and easy‐to‐use WEB interface for the user service side of the system is designed to meet the needs of a user‐friendly environment. The implementation of the system also makes some theoretical and practical contributions to the design and development of similar logistics tracking information management systems based on wireless sensor networks.

Design and Implementation of University Central Kitchen Logistics Management System

In order to improve the level and efficiency of university catering management, the central kitchen model is introduced into university catering logistics management, and on this basis, the logistics management information system based on central kitchen mode is proposed. This paper first analyzes the shortcomings of traditional college food management mode and introduces the concept, factors and characteristics of the central kitchen management mode. Then the requirements of the central kitchen management system are analyzed comprehensively and the requirements are modeled by UML. Combining the central kitchen management mode with information technology, the realization scheme and technical route of the system are discussed. The software structure, data model and workflow of the system are designed. Based on the above design and B/S mode, we developed the corresponding software system. The results show that the system improves the work efficiency and reduces the cost. The university logistics management system based on central kitchen has high practical value and application prospect.

Optimization of Sports Good Recycling Management System Based on Internet of Things

Based on the technology of Internet of Things, this paper proposes a sports good recycling management system and realizes the system optimization. Based on the management of returned good flow based on the Internet of Things, we can comprehensively apply system integration technology, system architecture, cloud computing technology, etc., based on the current situation of surrounding return flow management, combined with the reality of the sports product recycling business process. From two aspects of process information and operation information, based on the information system of each link of the Internet of Things recycling, a recycling logistics information management system platform is constructed. This can solve the problem of the integrated management of the recycling logistics process and the operation control of the recycling logistics management system. In the stage of sports information management, combined with the Internet of Things technology, we should do a good job of sports artificial intelligence management and information knowledge exploration. In the development of sports under the framework of the Internet of Things, we should combine the needs of sports information management and the technology mode of the Internet of Things, so as to realize the scientific and standardized management of sports good recycling under the Internet of Things technology.

Anti-Tuberculosis Commodities Management Performance and Factors Affecting It at Public Health Facilities in Dire Dawa City Administration, Ethiopia.

BackgroundHealth facilities (HFs) need extensive ranges of anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs and related TB laboratory commodities (LCs) for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of TB and multi-drug-resistance (MDR)-TB. This study was aimed to assess anti-TB commodities management performance at public HFs of Dire Dawa city administration, Ethiopia.MethodsA cross-sectional study design in 16 HFs providing TB and MDR-TB related service using quantitative and qualitative method was conducted. Semi-structured questionnaires and observation checklists with logistic indicators assessment tools were used to collect data. We used an in-depth interview and analyzed using a thematic approach. Quantitative data were entered into Epi-Data version 3.1 and transported to SPSS version 20 to analyze the results. Chi-square was used to test the association and a P-value<0.05 was statistically significant.ResultsThe majority(13; 81.3%) of HFs used a health commodity management information system. Forty-two (40%) bin cards (BCs) for first line anti-TB drugs were not updated, while 62.5% of BCs were updated for second line drugs. On average, 43% of HFs accurately reported a report and requisition format (RRF) had significant association with the presence of a logistic management information system (LMIS) and standard operating procedure (P=0.019). Of the HFs, 50% had good storage conditions and guidelines (P=0.041). Regimen change (56.3%; P=0.035), receive near expiry (56.3%; P=0.035), and defective practice to first expired-first-out (50%; P=0.007) were reasons for wastages. About 50% and 66.6% of HFs were stocked out for isoniazid 300 mg, rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide (RHZ fixed dose), and ethambutol 400 mg with a mean stock out duration of 10.8, 18.9, and 70.5 days, respectively. Regimen change (68.8%; P=0.026), low demand (56.3%; P=0.041), and delay to resupply (37.5%; P=0.041) were reasons for stock out of anti-TB commodities.ConclusionAnti-TB drugs and LCs management performance of the HFs were found to be defective, which was confirmed by unsatisfactory data records, inconstant reports, deprived stock record accuracy, long lead time, high stock out rate, wastages, defective storage conditions, lack of training, and management support. Hence, respective organizations should improve their responsible activities to secure an uninterrupted supply of anti-TB drugs and LCs.

Research on the Influence of New Generation of Information Technology on Contemporary Enterprise Logistics Management Information System

At present, information technology has been widely used in various fields, which has also led to the modernization of logistics information management in China. The new generation of information technology has penetrated into different professional fields, such as mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, communication engineering, image processing and so on. Through the information technology, enterprise logistics management has been moving towards the road of automation and intelligence, which is also the development trend of modern enterprises. At the same time, the new generation of information technology promotes the application of modern logistics management, which will help enterprises to move towards the process of logistics integration. First of all, this paper analyzes the important characteristics of modern logistics management. Then, this paper analyzes the information technology used in logistics management. Finally, some suggestions are put forward.

Availability of Tracer Drugs and Implementation of Their Logistic Management Information System in Public Health Facilities of Dessie, North-East Ethiopia.

BackgroundTracer drugs are the representative of essential medicines and satisfy the priority healthcare needs of the population. Managing tracer drugs through logistics management information systems is a strategy to enhance their smooth flow for continuous provision of quality health service. This study assessed the availability of tracer drugs and implementation of their logistic management information system in public health facilities of Dessie, North-East Ethiopia.MethodsCross-sectional study was conducted from September 15–30, 2017, in all public health facilities of Dessie. The data were collected by reviewing tracer drugs logistic formats and conducting physical inventory. Key informant interview was employed to all pharmacy heads and store managers. Data analysis was done using statistical package for social science version 20 and Microsoft Excel 2010.ResultsTwelve tracer drugs were managed by health facilities. The overall mean availability, mean duration, and average frequency of stock out of tracer drugs (last 6 months) were 74.7%, 48.8 days, and 1.43, respectively. In eight health facilities, logistic records were available, but all health facilities did not use stock cards. Also, 3 out of 9 used the health commodity management information system. On average, 77.8% of the tracer drugs had bin cards, of which, 86% were updated. The discrepancy between physical count and stock keeping records was ranged from 0% to 100%. The causes of stock out were inadequate supply, lack of recording forms, and their inconsistent use.Conclusion and RecommendationsThe availability of tracer drugs was less than the recommended percent, and inadequate supply, poor availability and use of recording forms were the reasons for stock out. Thus, health facility managers and pharmacy heads should work in harmony to ensure uninterrupted supply and implement a logistic management information system.

Process Analysis of Warehouse Logistics Information System

This article takes a typical warehouse logistics company as the research background. Combined with the situation of this enterprise, it describes the requirements analysis of the warehouse logistics managements system in detail and analyzes the business and data processes of the warehouse logistics information system in detail. The operation of the system enables the comprehensive network, information and automation of the warehouse logistics management process and it achieves the purpose of improving work efficiency and quality and it achieves the goal of providing better services to customers. It has certain practical significance for the construction of warehouse logistics management information system of logistics enterprises.

Progress towards the UN Commission on Life Saving Commodities recommendations after five years: a longitudinal assessment

Background In 2012, the UN Commission on Life Saving Commodities (UNCoLSC) articulated a series of recommendations to expand access to 13 life-saving reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) commodities with the greatest potential to reduce preventable deaths. We conducted a five-year longitudinal assessment of progress towards achieving these recommendations among countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia. Methods Between 2013 and 2017, national reviews were undertaken at two time points among 14 countries with a high burden of preventable maternal-child deaths who were receiving support from a multi-UN agency RMNCH technical support and financing mechanism. Data were drawn from national health documentation (e.g. strategic plans, policies, guidelines); logistics management information systems; national household and health facility surveys; and interviews with governments and development partners. Results Over time, the percent of health facilities with stock availability showed a statistically significant increase of five percentage points from 69% to 74% (median). Recent training at health facility also displayed a significant increase of eight percentage points from 38% to 46% (median). National RMNCH coordination mechanisms, treatment guidelines, and national training curricula and job-aids were near fully redressed. However, countries continue to face persistent supply chain challenges including national stock-outs, tracking commodities throughout the supply chain, and strengthening medicine control laboratories. Conclusions While substantial progress has been made in improving access to life-saving commodities, including stock availability and workforce training at health facilities, additional efforts are required to improve regulatory efficiency, enhance commodity quality and safety, and reduce supply chain fragmentation.

Design of Logistics Information Management System Based on Information Technology

With the advancement of the times, network technology has gradually replaced manual operations; intelligent management has saved time and effort, and can ensure the efficient operation of enterprises. Information agencies We must be proficient in the application of logistics management information technology, which is also an inevitable result of the development of society to a certain historical stage. The arrival of the conference changed the face of the whole society. People have long been inseparable from smartphones and computers, and industries are increasingly dependent on information technology. As an important part of social and economic development, logistics enterprises bear the responsibility of freight transportation. Under such a development background, only by adopting scientific management methods scientifically and continuously making progress can we promote the sustainable development of enterprises. This article uses modern logistics and logistics information methods to explain the role of information technology in logistics information management. Introduce some design requirements of logistics information management system. Analyzing the problems of logistics management informatization and the reasons for the lack of modern logistics management informatization, it is concluded that logistics enterprises must pay more attention to logistics management informatization and apply it widely. Improve the relevant standards and levels of information technology, strengthen the supervision and management of information construction, and high-quality information technology.

ELTIML: Express logistics tracking information markup language for data exchange processes in express logistics

Express Logistics produced big express tracking data in E-commerce Environment, however, express tracking has a significant weakness due to the lack of an industry-wide standard for archiving and exchanging the tracking information of the basic express item. It was difficult for express company to share and exchange express data with each other. In this paper, we introduced XML to describe data and analyzed data exchange mode of tracking information of express logistics, the data dictionary was draw up first, and then put forward a data describe language based on XML, which called express logistics tracking information markup language (ELTIML), ELTIML was intended to be a common “language” for describing express tracking data, and proposed a schema of ELTIML. At last, with regard to tracking information heterogeneous in four express logistics information management system, we designed an information tracking application framework using ELTIML. The results indicates that data exchanging model based on ELTIML shields heterogeneity of data resources and it is a efficient method of data exchange.

Setting the stage for strengthened annual monitoring of Family Planning program performance at the National and Subnational level in Myanmar

Background: Although Myanmar has made good progress in family planning by increased contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) from 41% in 2007 to 52.2% in 2016, it remains lower than the target of 60% by 2020. There are also huge disparities sub-nationally, ranging from 25% to 60%. While there is a strong need to monitor the progress of family planning program regularly at the national and sub-national level, Myanmar has limited surveys, data quality and methodological issues in its Health Management Information System (HMIS), and a scattered rollout of the Logistic Management Information System (LMIS). Methods: To identify viable options for annual monitoring, four data sources: modelled contraceptive prevalence rate for modern methods (mCPR) estimates from Track20’s Family Planning Estimation Tool (FPET); method-specific prevalence from the 2015-16 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (DHS); mCPR estimates and method prevalence from HMIS and estimates of modern method use (EMU) based on commodity consumption data from LMIS, were used to compare for the years 2015-2017. Estimates of mCPR from HMIS were tested for accuracy based on whether they fell within the 95% confidence interval of mCPR estimates from the FPET for the corresponding years. EMU from LMIS was also tested for those years and States/Regions where available. Results: For annual tracking of mCPR, direct estimates of HMIS were considered; they were much higher than those of the DHS survey and were not matched by FPET results, except in Chin and Kayin. To monitor the method mix, HMIS data can be used as these are similar pattern with DHS in both national and State/Regional level except Chin and Kayin. LMIS could be used in annual tracking when there are high reporting rates and valid information of consumption. Conclusions: Track20’s FPET is the method of choice to get valid information for annual monitoring of family planning program.

Setting the stage for strengthened annual monitoring of family planning program performance at the state/national level in Myanmar.

Background: Although Myanmar has made good progress in family planning by increased contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) from 41% in 2007 to 52.2% in 2016, it remains lower than the target of 60% by 2020. There are also huge disparities sub-nationally, ranging from 25% to 60%. While there is a strong need to monitor the progress of family planning program regularly at the national and sub-national level, Myanmar has limited surveys, data quality and methodological issues in its Health Management Information System (HMIS), and a scattered rollout of the Logistic Management Information System (LMIS). Methods: To identify viable options for annual monitoring, four data sources: modelled contraceptive prevalence rate for modern methods (mCPR) estimates from Track20's Family Planning Estimation Tool (FPET); method-specific prevalence from the 2015-16 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (DHS); mCPR estimates and method prevalence from HMIS and estimates of modern method use (EMU) based on commodity consumption data from LMIS, were compared for the years 2015-2017. Estimates of mCPR from HMIS were tested for accuracy based on whether they fell within the 95% confidence interval of mCPR estimates from the FPET for the corresponding years. EMU from LMIS was also tested for those years and states/regions where available. Results: For annual tracking of mCPR, direct estimates of HMIS were considered carefully, as they were much higher than those of the DHS survey and were not matched by FPET results, except in Chin and Kayin. To monitor the method mix, HMIS data can be used as these are similar pattern with DHS in both national and State/Regional level except Chin and Kayin. LMIS could be used in annual tracking when there are high reporting rates and valid information of consumption. Conclusions: Track20's FPET is the method of choice to get valid information for annual monitoring of family planning program.

The impact of an integrated electronic immunization registry and logistics management information system (EIR-eLMIS) on vaccine availability in three regions in Tanzania: A pre-post and time-series analysis

BackgroundSince 2016, the Government of Tanzania has been implementing TImR, an integrated Electronic Immunization registry-logistics management information system (EIR-LMIS) that includes stock notifications. The objective of this study is to estimate the impact of this intervention on vaccine availability. MethodsMonthly stock-out data were collected from paper registers at facilities, an Excel-based system at districts, and the new system (TImR) across all 924 health facilities in Arusha, Tanga and Kilimanjaro Regions. Six months of stockout rates pre- and post-introduction, by antigen, were compared via a two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). A mixed-effects logistic regression model with the TImR data identified predictors of vaccine availability across antigens. FindingsPost-introduction, ANOVA models estimated that overall stock-out rates declined from a monthly average of 7.1% to 2.1% (p < 0.01). Three specific vaccines had fewer stock-outs; OPV’s monthly average dropped from 12.5% to 2.1% (p < 0.01), MR from 9.4% to 1.0% (p < 0.01) and DTP-HepB-HiB from 8.1% to 1.7% (p < 0.01). In the mixed-effects logistic regression model, controlling for antigen, odds of stock-out were 4.1% (95% CI: 3.3 – 4.9) lower for each week of tenure. Compared to DTP-HepB-HiB vaccine, odds of BCG vaccine being stocked out were 4.31 as high (95% CI: 3.1 – 5.0). The odds of being stocked-out were 29.7% lower for PCV (95% CI: 8.8 – 45.8) and 26.6% (95% CI: 3.4 – 44.1) lower for rotavirus vaccines compared to DTP-HepB-HiB. The odds of stock out were 37.7% lower for MR vaccine than DTP-HepB-HiB (95% CI: 18.1 – 52.6). ConclusionsTanzania’s integrated EIR-eLMIS may increase vaccine availability compared to its paper and Excel based system. Post-introduction of an eLMIS, the odds of a vaccine stock-out reduced over time. Further research could determine the impact of this intervention on vaccine wastage and replenishment response times.

Setting the stage for strengthened annual monitoring of family planning program performance at the state/national level in Myanmar

Background: Although Myanmar has made good progress in family planning by increased contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) from 41% in 2007 to 52.2% in 2016, it remains lower than the target of 60% by 2020. There are also huge disparities sub-nationally, ranging from 25% to 60%. While there is a strong need to monitor the progress of family planning program regularly at the national and sub-national level, Myanmar has limited surveys, data quality and methodological issues in its Health Management Information System (HMIS), and a scattered rollout of the Logistic Management Information System (LMIS). Methods: To identify viable options for annual monitoring, four data sources: modelled contraceptive prevalence rate for modern methods (mCPR) estimates from Track20’s Family Planning Estimation Tool (FPET); method-specific prevalence from the 2015-16 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (DHS); mCPR estimates and method prevalence from HMIS and estimates of modern method use (EMU) based on commodity consumption data from LMIS, were used to compare for the years 2015-2017. Estimates of mCPR from HMIS were tested for accuracy based on whether they fell within the 95% confidence interval of mCPR estimates from the FPET for the corresponding years. EMU from LMIS was also tested for those years and states/regions where available. Results: For annual tracking of mCPR, direct estimates of HMIS were considered; they were much higher than those of the DHS survey and were not matched by FPET results, except in Chin and Kayin. To monitor the method mix, HMIS data can be used as these are similar pattern with DHS in both national and State/Regional level except Chin and Kayin. LMIS could be used in annual tracking when there are high reporting rates and valid information of consumption. Conclusions: Track20’s FPET is the method of choice to get valid information for annual monitoring of family planning program.

Framework Zachman for Design Information System Logistics Management

Computerized transaction recording and documentation is very important in supporting work effectiveness and improving good service for shipping service companies, where speed in receiving shipments, making documents and good customer data management can be used by companies as capital to see how many company customers have use the service, and the data can be used as an important company document. Making transaction documents is often wrong in writing, entering prices, calculating total prices and recording sales transactions. This requires an information system that can record transactions, invoices, sales reports, customer data and vendor data integrated by the database, which can be accessed via the internet. This research focuses on designing a logistics management information system using the Zachman framework and cloud-based, where the zachman framework can play a role to unite the perspectives of company owners and IT support, to match the needs needed

Setting the stage for strengthened annual monitoring of family planning program performance at the state/national level in Myanmar

Background: Although Myanmar has made good progress in family planning by increased contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) from 41% in 2007 to 52.2% in 2016, it remains lower than the target of 60% by 2020. There are also huge disparities sub-nationally, ranging from 25% to 60%. While there is a strong need to monitor the progress of family planning program regularly at the national and sub-national level, Myanmar has limited surveys, data quality and methodological issues in its Health Management Information System (HMIS), and a scattered rollout of the Logistic Management Information System (LMIS). Methods: To identify viable options for annual monitoring, four data sources: modelled contraceptive prevalence rate for modern methods (mCPR) estimates from Track20’s Family Planning Estimation Tool (FPET); method-specific prevalence from the 2015-16 Myanmar Demographic and Health Survey (DHS); mCPR estimates and method prevalence from HMIS and estimates of modern method use (EMU) based on commodity consumption data from LMIS, were compared for the years 2015-2017. Estimates of mCPR from HMIS were tested for accuracy based on whether they fell within the 95% confidence interval of mCPR estimates from the FPET for the corresponding years. EMU from LMIS was also tested for those years and states/regions where available. Results: For annual tracking of mCPR, direct estimates of HMIS were considered carefully, as they were much higher than those of the DHS survey and were not matched by FPET results, except in Chin and Kayin. To monitor the method mix, HMIS data can be used as these are similar pattern with DHS in both national and State/Regional level except Chin and Kayin. LMIS could be used in annual tracking when there are high reporting rates and valid information of consumption. Conclusions: Track20’s FPET is the method of choice to get valid information for annual monitoring of family planning program.

Piloting a smartphone-based application for tracking and supply chain management of medicines in Africa.

A confounding factor for healthcare programmes in African countries is the inability of essential health tools to reach targeted locations and populations, due to poor Logistics Management Information System (LMIS). In a bid to contribute towards addressing these challenges, a pilot study was undertaken to evaluate the tracking ability, reliability and applicability of EASE App, a novel Smart Phone based Application. The App is designed to provide real-time tracking and tracing of commodities as well as curation of data in a cloud based database with restricted access which can be linked with other databases. In this study, NIPRIMAL was labelled with QR codes, and tracked within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria, using the smartphone based EASE App. Data collected showed that the “EASE App” tracking had accuracy of 100% for date and time of scan, operators’ codes and product identity; and 92.83±1.69% and 99.83±0.27% accuracy for GPS mapping label for the city and country, respectively. The GPS mapping label for specific streets, roads or districts, gave an accuracy of about 64.28±3.14%. The technology was able to provide real-time data on user unique identity, user location as well as date/time of use, and the feedback report indicated that it was readily deployable and easy to use. The results demonstrate that the “EASE App” is a promising technology that can support supply chain and related data management challenges in resource poor settings. The potential benefit of the EASE App in strengthening LMIS and distribution chain system in Africa as well as future optimization of the App are discussed.

INFORMATION AND LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGIES AS FOUNDATION OF LEAN MANUFACTURING AT DEFENSE INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES

The article describes the existing information and logistics technologies (ILT) and management information systems (MIS). Currently there are several difficulties with the use of ILT and MIS in the field of military‑industrial complex (MIC). Defense enterprises need competent implementation and application of modern ILT and IMS to optimize their production and economic activities and reduce costs in the production of products. The essence of the methodology of lean manufacturing (LM) based on the application of ILT is revealed. The concept of LM is aimed at managing the production enterprise and is used to reduce all types of losses in material and information flows of value creation. Describes the experience of LM implementation at Obukhovsky zavod. Examples of application of LM tools in the implementation of production projects are given.

Advancing contraceptive security, availability, and choice in Malawi using a quality improvement methodology

Many initiatives to improve contraceptive security (CS) rightly focus on strengthening national and regional systems. However, local health facilities are often under-resourced and lack technical capacity that feed into the larger supply chain. This study’s objective was to assess whether changes in facility CS indicators were associated with participation in 2014-2016 implementation and scale-up of a quality improvement methodology—Client-Oriented, Provider efficient services (COPE®) for Contraceptive Security—in 60 facilities across 10 districts of Malawi. The intervention included facility self-assessment guides and action plans to address local challenges. Results showed significant improvements in facilities having both a trained provider and contraceptive supplies. The percentage of health centers with all requirements for implant services increased significantly, including implant removal (from 26.5%; 95% CI: 14.9-41.1 to 77.6%; 95% CI: 63.4-88.2, p&lt;.001). Health centers (from 0.0%; 95% CI: 0.0-7.3 to 10.2%; 95% CI: 3.4-22.2, p&lt;0.05) and hospitals (from 45.5%; 95% CI: 16.7-76.7 to 90.9%; 95% CI: 58.7-99.8, p&lt;0.05) significantly improved in the percentage of facilities able to insert intrauterine devices. Hospitals improved their ability to offer female sterilizations (27.2%; 95% CI: 6.0-61.0 to 63.6%; 95% CI: 30.7-89.1, p&lt;0.05) and male sterilizations. Low performing health centers showed significant improvement in staff capacity, logistics management information systems, equipment, and total CS performance. The percentage of facilities placing emergency orders for contraceptives during the three months prior to an assessment showed a decreasing, non-significant trend among hospitals but was significant among health centers (from 69.2%; 95% CI: 54.6-81.7 to 36.7%; 95% CI: 23.4-51.7; p&lt;0.001). Facility staff commitment was associated with action item completion. Improvements tended to be sustained over time. Community engagement is thought to be important to intervention success. COPE for CS may be an effective intervention and future research/programs can build off of this preliminary programmatic experience when seeking to address last mile challenges.

Institutionalization of stock status report in the management of HIV/AIDS programme: experience from Nigeria

Incomplete and poor quality of data generated by routine health information systems limit their use in program planning, implementation and monitoring. Prior to 2012, there was no central structure in place in Nigeria for the collation, analysis and presentation of HIV/AIDS Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) data in a usable format. Following the resolution to unify multiple HIV/AIDS supply chains, the country embarked on an aggressive effort to improve the quantity and quality of LMIS reports. This effort culminated in the periodic generation of Stock Status Report (SSR). The report ensures that LMIS data are collated, analysed and presented in a format that enables stakeholders make informed decisions. In the course of implementation, the country also simplified LMIS tool and adopted a mix of report collection models. The SSR has ensured that Nigeria has a repository of LMIS data that aids program planning, implementation and monitoring. In addition, report generation has stimulated improvement in LMIS data quality for HIV/AIDS and other public health programmes. Our experience suggests that data from routine health information systems (RHIS) is of value in public health programming in resource limited settings. Positive spillover effect is also feasible while simplification of data collection tools can indeed help improve quantity and quality of reports generated through RHIS.