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    Information Flow Management and the Effectiveness of the Supply Chain of Essential Medicines in the Public Sector. Evidence from Selected Public Hospitals in Uganda: A Downward Perspective
    (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017) Okiria, J C.; Mwirumubi, R; Mpaata, Kaziba Abdul
    Abstract: This study assessed the relationship between the Information flow management in the public hospitals and the effectiveness of the downward supply chain of essential medicines in the selected 6 public hospitals in Uganda. A cross sectional descriptive and analytical survey was done with both qualitative and quantitative data collected. Two hospitals were regional referral and the four were general hospitals. The major findings of the study were that; sharing planning information, distribution schedules, knowledge of each other stock levels and new demand were statistically significant in influencing the downward supply chain effectiveness. Improved sharing of information that is accurate, timely and complete, development of computerized medicines management systems in the hospitals, Collaborative procurement planning at all levels, Improvement in records and record keeping and enhancement of online communication between the hospitals and the suppliers was significantly influencing the effectiveness of the supply chain
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    Inventory Management Practices and the Effectiveness of the Supply Chain of Essential Medicines in the Public Sector. Evidence from Six Selected Public Hospitals in Uganda
    (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2017) Okiria, J.C; Mwirumubi, R; Mpaata, Kaziba Abdul
    Abstract: This study assessed the relationship between the Inventory management practices and the effectiveness of the downward supply chain of essential medicines in the selected 6 public hospitals in Uganda. A cross sectional descriptive and analytical survey was done with both qualitative and quantitative data collected. Two hospitals were regional referral and the four were general hospitals by level of care. Overall the study found a significant relationship between the level of inventory practices in the hospitals and the effectiveness of the downward supply chain. The study therefore recommends improvement on the ordering practices to cater for lead time and the buffer stock, use of adjusted consumption method, improve on the monitoring, procurement planning and adherence to the essential medicines list of Uganda when ordering