Benefits of standardisation through a shared catalogue
| Benefits of standardisation |
|---|
| Supports the use of a common language in regard to the mobilisation of resources |
| Creates homogeneity and reduces the overall number of items handled |
| Allows quick identification |
| Supports the selection of the most appropriate and the most cost-efficient items |
| Supports interoperability and inter-agency cooperation |
| Ensures compatibility between replacement items, equipment and spare parts |
| Facilitates sourcing and purchasing operations |
| Supports the continuity of item specifications over the longer term |
| Supports quality consistency |
| Allows economies of scale to be achieved |
| Facilitates physical distribution in terms of palatability, storability and portability |
| Can indicate recoverability or reparability of the item after use |
| Benefits of standardisation |
|---|
| Supports the use of a common language in regard to the mobilisation of resources |
| Creates homogeneity and reduces the overall number of items handled |
| Allows quick identification |
| Supports the selection of the most appropriate and the most cost-efficient items |
| Supports interoperability and inter-agency cooperation |
| Ensures compatibility between replacement items, equipment and spare parts |
| Facilitates sourcing and purchasing operations |
| Supports the continuity of item specifications over the longer term |
| Supports quality consistency |
| Allows economies of scale to be achieved |
| Facilitates physical distribution in terms of palatability, storability and portability |
| Can indicate recoverability or reparability of the item after use |
Source(s): Wilson et al. (2018)
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