(Inventory Management) Storage and distribution of vaccines bring additional challenges due to strict temperature control challenges. How should the government decide on how much vaccine to ship and store at pre-determined vaccine administration site? Things to consider:

- To what extent does forecasting play a role in the distribution and storage decisions?

- What are the various stages in the supply chain where vaccines are being stored? § What are the pros and cons of having more storage sites at various stages?

- What are the pros and cons of having more vaccine administration sites?

GUIDANCE:

In answering this question, go back and revisit the different types of inventory models you have learned about in this class and see which ones may be appropriate for vaccine distribution.

Check the archives from the library or online resources for articles that talk about inventory management for vaccines.