Why was SCMS created?
Comprehensive HIV/AIDS programs require a continuous flow of essential medicines and other products. SCMS was created to improve existing supply chains to deliver an uninterrupted, cost-effective supply of high-quality medicines and products to meet the needs of the rapid and unprecedented scale-up of AIDS treatment. SCMS focuses on better forecasting to determine what medicines are needed, aggregating demand and negotiating better prices, and improving systems for storage, transport and distribution. The SCMS supply chain is transparent, accountable and tailored to specific country needs.