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Improving iSC performance through outsourcing - Considerations for using third-party service providers to increase
Martin Wright1, Gary Forster1, John Beale2
1(a)Transaid, 137 Euston Road, London NW1 2AA, United Kingdom.
Vaccine
|April 3, 2017
Summary
Governments are outsourcing logistics to third-party providers to improve vaccine and medicine distribution. This strategy addresses critical gaps in public health transport and logistics capacity, enhancing service delivery.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Supply Chain Management
- Health Systems Strengthening
Background:
- Developing countries face challenges in managing complex logistics for health programs.
- Public health systems often lack the necessary expertise and capital for efficient distribution.
- Existing transport and logistics capacity is insufficient for current and future immunization needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine outsourcing as a strategy for improving health supply chains.
- To highlight the role of third-party logistics providers in public health.
- To reflect on leading examples of logistics outsourcing initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent initiatives and case studies.
- Analysis of outsourcing models in public health logistics.
- Commentary on the effectiveness of third-party logistics providers.
Main Results:
- Contracting with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) is increasingly used to supplement in-house distribution.
- Outsourcing addresses critical gaps in transport and logistics capacity.
- Examples demonstrate the potential of 3PLs to enhance service delivery.
Conclusions:
- Outsourcing to 3PLs offers a viable solution for public health logistics challenges.
- Strategic partnerships can improve the efficiency and capacity of vaccine and medicine distribution.
- Further exploration of leading examples is crucial for optimizing health supply chains.