DAMAX Solutions to undertook a nutritional supply chain assessment in five districts of which three are in Shinyanga region (Kishapu, Kahama and Shinyanga Rural) and two are in Singida region (Ikungi and Manyoni) using both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods aimed to assess the supply chain for key nutrition commodities in selected medical stores and health facilities in these two regions.
The assessment identified and documented gaps or bottlenecks in the operation of the nutrition-specific supply chain system and proposed needed solutions to address them.
The assessment also aimed to answer questions related to product availability, inventory management practices, distribution, storage, logistics management information systems, and staff capacity development.