Getting down to the last mile

28/07/2025 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Getting down to the last mile

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Episode Synopsis

In our final episode of this season of the Supplying Inspiration podcast, we sit down with Lidia Porto and Eric Wakaria to explore the critical concept of the Last Mile Assurance (LMA) process in the UNFPA supply chain. What exactly is the “last mile,” and why is it such a vital link in ensuring that life-saving reproductive health supplies make it from global manufacturers to the hands of women and girls in need?Lidia and Eric break it down for us—discussing the real-world challenges countries face in managing supplies at the community level and how the LMA process helps address them. We also explore how LMA enhances transparency and accountability for everyone involved—from UNFPA to local partners to the donors making this work possible.Tune in to learn how the 'last mile' is so imperative to our work in Supply Chain.