Advancing TB diagnostic tools: PFSCM’s commitment to global health

by PFSCM | Mar 21, 2025 | Digital Supply Chain Solutions, Logistics, Procurement, Sourcing

On World TB Day, the Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) recognizes the significant strides in the global fight against tuberculosis (TB). Despite remarkable progress, TB remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, demanding innovative...

Implementing circular economy practices in lab procurement for a greener supply chain

by PFSCM | Oct 7, 2024 | Category Management, Digital Supply Chain Solutions, Procurement, Sourcing

Strong laboratory supply chains save lives by ensuring that high-quality, affordable laboratory equipment, reagents, and consumables are available when needed. However, the production, transport, use, and final disposal of these products gener­ate greenhouse gas...

The role of supply chain management in laboratory capacity development for improved health outcomes

by PFSCM | Sep 30, 2024 | Category Management, Digital Supply Chain Solutions, Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing & Inventory Management

Access to quality laboratory and medical imaging services is essential in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, both communicable and non-communicable. However, the lack of well-maintained infrastructure, equipment, and skilled personnel has posed significant...

Overcoming importation complexities in health supply chains

by Sinette Goosen | Jul 10, 2024 | Channel Management, Digital Supply Chain Solutions, Humanitarian Response, Logistics, Procurement

Public health supply chains in developing countries are critical in delivering lifesaving health products to patients, but these supply chains are often complex and fragmented. This complexity can lead to inefficiencies or bottlenecks, diffuse accountability, and...

Implementing effective channel management strategies to improve access to health products in LMICs

by PFSCM | Mar 26, 2024 | Channel Management, Digital Supply Chain Solutions, Logistics, Pandemic preparedness, Procurement

In crisis regions and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), effective channel management is key to ensuring access to lifesaving health products and services. Understanding the supply chain challenges and forces that affect supply and demand for health products in...

PFSCM’s Digital Transformation Journey

by Stephen Suplita | Feb 1, 2024 | Digital Supply Chain Solutions

Q&A : PFSCM’s transition towards digital solutions in supply chain management.