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Slides 1–10, Contraceptive Logistics: the Backbone of Effective Family Planning Program

Contraceptive logistics is an essential activity in every family planning program. It is the logistics system that gets the contraceptives where they need to go and makes sure contraceptive supplies are always available for clients. If the logistics system fails and there are no contraceptives on hand, then the family planning activities will fail.

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The logistics system is thus the “backbone” that supports all other family planning activities: research, training, communication, and service delivery. These activities and the investments made in them depend on always having contraceptives available.

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During this 20-minute presentation we will look at:

• Why logistics?

• What is contraceptive logistics?

• What can go wrong?

• Country examples 

• The common keys to success

This presentation will show why logistics is an essential part of a reproductive health program, and will look at two examples of programs that developed successful solutions to their logistics problems.

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Why Contraceptive Logistics?

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An effective logistics system:

• Reduces cost

• Avoids stockouts 

• Motivates employees 

• Improves program reputation

• Delivers contraceptives to clients

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Money is saved with:

• Accurate forcasting

• Proper storage 

• Skilled staff 

• Accurate reporting

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No stockouts

In a well-managed logistics system, outlets never run out of supplies. Supplies are monitored, and resupplies are ordered and arrive before stocks run out. This means that a full range of contraceptives is always available for the clients.

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Motivated employees

Employees do better work when they know that they have the supplies they need and that they do not have to disappoint their clients.  Logistics staff are motivated when they are well trained in logistics and are supported by their supervisors.

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Good program reputation

A program’s good reputation depends on always having contraceptives available. Clients will return when they are confident they will receive the contraceptives they need.

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Clients get the methods they want.

Clients get the methods they want and need when a variety of contraceptives is available. They can continue using their current methods or switch to new ones.

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Date last reviewed: 03/21/2006
Content source: Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion