CHANNEL

CHANNEL is a computer software for managing health supplies in a warehouse or service delivery point.

Inventory Management, Quantification

  • Sub-categories HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Reproductive health, TB
  • Commodities Diagnostics, Medicines, Reproductive health products
  • Latest update 2009
  • Version 2.1
  • Developed by UNFPA/FNUAP
  • When to use CHANNEL is a computer software for managing health supplies in a warehouse or service delivery point.
  • Languages English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • Level of use Central, District, Facility, Regional
  • Form Custom Developed MS Visual Basic Application
  • Amount of training / TA required Two to three day training course to learn how to use the software
  • Inputs & outputs Inputs: Stock arrival data and stock issuance data Output: 15 reports for management and forecasting
  • Cost Free
  • Advantages Very easy to use. Requires minimal data.
  • Limitations Designed to manage 1000 or less items.
  • Availability Contact UNFPA to obtain the software and for training.
  • Remarks None
  • Contact Mr. Joseph Abraham (jabraham@unfpa.org)
  • Submission date 2014-05-16 17:07:00