This course introduces the fundamentals of medical supply chain management in a healthcare context. It covers how supply chains work, why they matter for patient outcomes, and the key challenges healthcare workers face. Topics include inventory management, stock rotation, VEN categories, last-mile delivery, and how digital tools like Open mSupply support supply chain operations.
This course provides a foundational introduction to Open mSupply, an open-source electronic Logistics Management Information System (eLMIS) designed for healthcare supply chains. You will explore core concepts including inventory control, ordering workflows, syncing and offline usage, batch and expiry tracking, and handling returns — with practical scenarios and exercises to build confidence using the system at facility or district level.