Table 2

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

Source(s): Wilson et al. (2018) 

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