For the RUTF Supply Chain Articulation project, the following data sets were collected and used for data processing:
- Shipment data from both UNICEF and the international transporter
- Procurement data and costs of procurement
- Production capacity, times, and cost
- Customs processing times and costs
- In-country transportation times
- Warehouse locations and capacity
- Distribution time from the warehouse
- Procurement data and costs of procurement
- Production capacity, times, and cost
- Customs processing times and costs
- In-country transportation times
- Warehouse locations and capacity
- Distribution time from the warehouse
The following data were not available but would have been useful:
- Data on transshipment times
- Cost of local transportation
- Per-order costs of in-country warehousing
- Patent coverage
- Price of RUTF inputs and ingredients
- Cost of local transportation
- Per-order costs of in-country warehousing
- Patent coverage
- Price of RUTF inputs and ingredients
When possible, the data were checked for accuracy by cross-referencing data sets and by speaking to the stakeholder responsible for the data collection. The data were compiled into one spreadsheet for data processing.