In a centralised model for logistics management professional staff can be used more efficiently

“Service” from suppliers includes well packed supplies without accurate paper work

The average monthly consumption (issue):the average consumption can be determined by adding the amounts issued over at least three months excluding any months when the medicine was out of stock and working out a monthly average.

Sources of drug supply include donations preparations made on the premises

Procurement involves the importation of large quantities of medicines and medical supplies only

During the procurement of quality products the purchaser is not very dependent on the supplier to do a good job

The value of the stock in the pharmacy can be calculated using the following formula:Amount ordered x price/unit  

The lead time is a not important in determining stock levels in a pharmacy

The following are outcomes for a good distribution system:quality of products maintained until use

A supply chain procures and transforms products