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Background information
LoMIS is supported by eHealthAfrica. A presentation on LoMIS is here. LoMIS Deliver is a technology-based logistics management information system that enables detailed planning / scheduling, management and near-real-time monitoring of goods from source to sink.
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- Android Mobile application for field staff (individuals making deliveries).
- Web application dashboard for individuals scheduling, managing and monitoring tasks progress from anywhere and at anytime.
Information on OpenLMIS
- Tech Stack: Architecture Overview Version 3#TechStack
- OpenLMIS OpenSource Maturity Model: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RufdS3FJDQakJgVAAa-T2xNvb1i0ExiLVGry-hsQx5c/edit?usp=sharing
- Functional Overview: Functional Documentation
- Overview slides
Evaluation (under discussion)
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Is the system open sourced? | Not yet, in the processeHealthAfrica plans to do this but when/how is still under discussion. |
Does the system have a strong pool of developers supporting it? | |
Describe what the open source community is like? | |
Has the system filled out the OpenSource Maturity Model Matrix? If so, can we see a copy? | |
What is the technical stack used by the system of interest? | CouchDB, PouchDB, React Native, (see presentation) |
Are there any upcoming shifts in the use of the technical stack? | |
Are there any key considerations or differences of note between OpenLMIS tech stack and the system of interest? | |
Does the OpenLMIS community currently have resources which know or could support the system of interests tech stack? Please explain. | |
At what scale is the system/application used? Number of users, sites, transactions, etc. | |
What type of documentation exists? | User Guide: https://confluence.ehealthafrica.org/display/PUB/LoMIS+Deliver+Version+1+User+Guide |
How does the system handle authentication? | |
What standards are supported? | Actively looking at supporting mCSD and is a part of the OpenHIE community. |
Functionality Review (the following questions came up during the brainstorming session) | |
Does LoMIS currently have features supporting route optimization? | Is in the roadmap but not in the application yet |
Does LoMIS currently have features supporting fleet management? | On the roadmap |
| Does LoMIS currently have features supporting temperature tracking for goods in transit? How about capturing the status of cold chain equipment at the facility level | On the roadmap |
| Task management | Can create packing lists by linking individual tasks (deliveries) |
| Does LoMIS currently have features supporting Goods in Transit? | Task grouping can be used to manage multiple delivery points. |
| Does LoMIS currently have features supporting returns or wastage in transit | Automated pieces are on the roadmap. There is a manual step at the moment. |
Introduction and Brainstorming session
Team members from LoMIS and the OpenLMIS community met to discuss potential integration on .
The recording of the meeting is here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1vSySrM94Pe8MeCzdRoK-y-F3EInjVVfr
Potential use cases
All the following are based on the dependency of syncing locations and products. All orders and stock would contain the lot/batch information if available. LoMIS could sync data to OpenLMIS from a receiving facility that enters data through mobile (for proof of delivery)
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