"Supariksha"COVID Inventory Management
A centralised inventory management system for COVID medicines and test kits — connecting the Medical Supplies Division, regional stores, and hospital pharmacies across Sri Lanka's entire healthcare network.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka had no centralised system to track critical medicines and test kits — leading to supply gaps, wastage, and coordination failures across thousands of facilities.
What We Built
The Supariksha Inventory Management System is a companion platform to the island-wide COVID testing system — purpose-built to centralise all COVID medicines and test kits across Sri Lanka's healthcare network.
The system connects every tier of the supply chain: from the Medical Supplies Division (MSD) at the top, through Regional Medical Supplies Depots (RMSDs), down to hospital pharmacies and ward-level dispensing.
Developed and handed over to the Ministry of Health, the system provides a structured ordering workflow, multi-store inventory management, and automated drug balancing across the entire national healthcare supply chain.
Project Role
Key Features
Centralized Inventory Control
Single system managing all COVID medicines and test kits across Sri Lanka's entire healthcare network.
Multi-Store Item Management
Items stored across multiple stores by category — with location and proximity tracking.
Order & Distribution Workflow
Structured ordering from hospitals to RMSD to MSD with status tracking at every stage.
Inter-Institution Exchange
Facilities can return items to parent stores or exchange stock between institutions.
Consumption Tracking
Daily consumption calculated regionally and institution-wise for accurate forecasting.
Automated Drug Balancing
Automated and manual balancing workflows for excess stock, wastage, and distribution.
System Modules
Three interconnected layers — stock management, hospital pharmacy, and inventory operations.
Every order moves through a structured status workflow — giving all parties real-time visibility into their supply chain.
Scale & Reach
Lab staff, pharmacists, hospital store managers, and MOH coordinators all operating on one platform.
System rolled out to laboratories, hospitals, RMSDs, MOH offices, and PHI officers nationwide.
Designed for island-wide deployment across government and regional healthcare institutions.
What Changed
Centralised Supply Visibility
National view of COVID medicines and test kits — stock levels visible across all facilities.
Structured Distribution
Ordering hierarchy from hospital to RMSD to MSD — no ad-hoc, undocumented transfers.
Improved Inventory Visibility
Real-time stock levels and consumption data for better procurement planning.
Streamlined Pharmacy Management
Hospital pharmacies manage their own stock with automated balancing and reorder alerts.
Inter-Institution Coordination
Surplus stock exchanged between institutions — reducing waste and preventing shortages.
Pandemic Preparedness Foundation
A reusable inventory management infrastructure for future national health emergencies.
"The system provides a centralised approach to managing critical medical inventory during pandemic conditions — enabling better coordination, tracking, and efficient distribution of medical supplies across Sri Lanka."
Ministry of Health · Director General of Laboratory ServicesNeed a national supply chain system?
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