Nutrition Value Chain Articulation Guideline

 Cost

• The RUTF supply chain is run efficiently
• The transportation/logistics costs have been reduced as much as possible
• The production costs have been reduced as much as possible
• The procurement costs have been reduced as much as possible

Planning

• Forecasting for demand for RUTF works fairly accurately across all seasons
• The budgeting control for purchasing RUTF is localized where it should be
• Information needed for effectively planning for RUTF delivery in the field is available
• A deeper understanding of the supply chain is urgently needed

 Time

• RUTF is available at the time when it is needed
• Order fulfillment time for RUTF is optimal
• RUTF is procured on time
• RUTF is delivered on time
• Raw material for RUTF is procured on time
• Raw material for RUTF is delivered on time

 Alignment

• The objectives of various players in the RUTF supply chain are perfectly aligned
• All players in the RUTF supply chain have been adequately trained to perform their functions
• All players in the RUTF supply chain are prepared for the functions that they are required to perform

Resilience and Responsiveness

• The RUTF supply chain can respond quickly to shortages of supply
• The RUTF supply chain can respond quickly to surges in demand
• The responsiveness of the RUTF supply chain varies with the season
• The RUTF supply chain can expedite orders effectively when needed
• The RUTF supply chain has the ability to replace or reroute shipments in case of in case of damages or shortages of supply

Procurement

• The procurement process for RUTF ingredients is well planned
• The ingredients for the RUTF product are available in adequate supply
• The ingredients for the RUTF product are affordable
• The RUTF product is available in adequate quantity
• Changes in demand can be effectively handled

 Wastage, Damage and Theft

• The pilferage of the product is minimal
• Pilferage is not a major hindrance in ensuring adequate supply of the product
• The wastage of the product due to damage is minimal
• The wastage of the product due to expired shelf life is minimal
• The wastage of the product is a cause for concern
• The wastage of the product is not accounted for in the supply calculations
• Wastage creates shortages in RUTF provision

 Meeting Humanitarian Needs

• The RUTF supply chain is well suited to meet UNICEF's goals of delivering RUTF to treat severe malnutrition
• All stages in the supply chain are able to effectively meet UNICEF's goals of delivering RUTF to treat severe malnutrition