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SamaanGuru

Cell phone and internet based inventory management tool. Remote users can enter demands (patients) and supplies using a basic cell phone. This information is available for review at varying levels using a standard internet browser. Inventory management users can make re-supply decisions on accurate, current data.

System is NOT SMS-based, and therefore can handle many commodities with built-in data quality. The software can be used wherever there is cell phone service (for data entry) and internet service (for data management).

Distribution, Inventory Management

  • Sub-categories HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Reproductive health, TB
  • Commodities Diagnostics, Medicines, Reproductive health products, Supplements
  • Latest update 2010
  • Version 9
  • Developed by Logistimo, Inc.
  • When to use Cell phone and internet based inventory management tool. Remote users can enter demands (patients) and supplies using a basic cell phone. This information is available for review at varying levels using a standard internet browser. Inventory management users can make re-supply decisions on accurate, current data. System is NOT SMS-based, and therefore can handle many commodities with built-in data quality. The software can be used wherever there is cell phone service (for data entry) and internet service (for data management).
  • Languages English
  • Level of use Central, District, Facility, Regional
  • Form Software
  • Amount of training / TA required Two hours per data entry person
  • Inputs & outputs Inputs: Patients or inventory demands, inventory positions, orders Outputs: Visibility to clinics that are above/below safety stock levels and/or out of stock. System can also run re-supply optimization algorithms to determine the best method of re-supply.
  • Cost The average customer subscription fee is US$ 200/month. In addition there are set up costs, training costs, and a user subscription fee. These depend on the number of people that will use the software. The total cost is determined on a contract-by-contract basis.
  • Advantages Scalable: Easy to roll-out, easy to use. Low cost: Do not need to invest in new hardware, as system runs on users' existing cell phones. Innovative: Shortens data reporting timelines from months to days. Currently used in projects in India, Liberia, and DR Congo.
  • Limitations Users need cell phones and internet.
  • Availability Please check http://www.samaanguru.org/ for information about the availabililty or send an e-mail to Logistimo.
  • Remarks For more information, contact: Ryan McWhorter (Logistimo Inc)
  • Contact ryan@logistimo.com
  • Submission date 2010-12-16 18:13:08