what is Data management

Data management: is an administrative process that

includes acquiring, validating, storing, protecting, and processing required data

to ensure the accessibility, reliability, and timeliness of the data for its users.

Designing effective data management solutions consists of three primary

activities 

O An assessment of supply chain information needs should be conducted, including

who needs the information, how it will be used and the potential actions that may

be taken in response to the data. Secondly, the platform best suited to supporting

data collection should be selected. This may range from paper-based systems to

mobile phones to sophisticated software programs.

o Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) should be developed, with staff trained

on how to adhere to the SOPs. Staff need to be trained on how to use the selected

tool (s) and equally importantly on how to analyze and use the results.

o The collected data should be made available in a format that enables decision

making.

data management