KEMSA supply chain turnaround pushes Order Fill Rate above 90pc
From 40% to the 90s: How KEMSA is rewriting the supply chain The post KEMSA supply chain turnaround pushes Order Fill Rate above 90pc appeared first on KBC Digital .
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has achieved an impressive 90% Order Fill Rate, a substantial improvement from the previous 40%. This significant turnaround was reported at the 2026 Kenya Health Summit's Health Systems Performance session. KEMSA CEO Dr. Ejersa Waqo explained that the organization's strategy involved listening to stakeholders, understanding demand, prioritizing critical Health Products and Technologies (HPTs), and aligning supply with actual facility needs.
The Authority also adopted a "shrink and grow" approach, reducing excess inventory while increasing stock in areas with high demand. Additionally, KEMSA introduced two-year framework contracts to provide suppliers with greater predictability and foster a consistent flow of HPTs, shifting the organization from reactive procurement to a proactive, demand-anticipating supply system.
Embracing technology, KEMSA implemented the Commodity Early Warning and Alert System (CEWAS) to enhance commodity stocking, visibility, and decision-making. The Health CS, Aden Duale, acknowledged the remarkable progress, urging further efforts to strengthen the health commodity security system, particularly focusing on interoperability with other government systems for improved data quality and digitization.
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