Distribution ecosystem for capital equipment by Lina Sayed, Gradian Health Systems
- 1. ©2015
Gradian Health Systems
Sales
Customs and
Clearance
Spares Depot
Inland
transport
Training
logistics
Installation
and Training
Maintenance
& Servicing
• Looking for partners and efficiencies in the distribution chain so we can support
our hospitals and users
• The right equipment is not enough
• Focus on training and servicing of equipment
• Partnership with JMS has allowed us to sell but also support hospitals in
Uganda in a sustainable and effective way
Distribution Ecosystem for Capital Equipment
- 2. ©2015
Gradian Health Systems and Joint Medical
Stores in Uganda
• Local knowledge of hospital needs and infrastructure
• Strong hospital network and a mutual mission of supporting
hospitals in an effective way to improve healthcare
• Standardize and upgrade anesthesia equipment to hospitals
• Local servicing of machines so they are up and running at all
times and a local spares depot
• A place to direct donor interest