SCMS RESOURCE CENTER:
IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Access SCMS FAQ on Specialized Food Products including explanation of food by prescription programs

• WHO Technical Reference Group for Pediatric HIV/Antiretroviral Therapy and Care on treatment and care of infants infected with HIV. Access Report

• SCMS Technical Brief on Procurement: Using an aggregated purchasing model to reduce costs and ensure quality. Access Document

• SCMS Technical Brief on Donated Goods: Matching the needs and interests of corporate donors and HIV/AIDS programs    
  Access Document

• SCMS Technical Brief on Order Fulfillment: Reducing the need for emergency procurements   Access Document

• SCMS FAQ on Procurement   Access Document

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ON PROCUREMENT

Rapid scale-up in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS requires a proportionally increased supply of commodities. Without a well-planned procurement process, health care programs in developing countries risk stockouts, emergency purchases and overpurchasing.

Professional, planned procurement enables clients to focus on their core missions—managing health care programs and treating patients—rather than spending unnecessary time pursuing the commodities they need.

Effective procurement also helps:

• Ensure the availability of the right medicines and supplies at the time and in the quantities that they are needed
• Reduce costs
• Develop mutually beneficial, long-term relationships with suppliers

Please share your insights and resources related to successes and challenges in procurement of HIV/AIDS commodities.