Supply chain logistics is an important aspect of public health programs. While often overlooked, efficient supply chains and their management determine whether life-saving medicines and vaccines reach the people who need them most. Global COVID-19 vaccine supply and distribution has posed one of the greatest logistical public health challenges of our time. This course provides a practical introduction to the core tenets of health commodity supply chain management (SCM), with a primary focus on global health while integrating domestic considerations. Students will explore system design, assessment, quantification, procurement, inventory management, and logistics management information systems. Using the "Access Framework," students will gain foundational knowledge, including analytical skills, and apply that knowledge in hands-on exercises, class discussions, and real-life case studies. This course incorporates a strong experiential component to enhance learning including simulations and interviewing subject area experts about current supply chain management innovations and challenges.

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