Which data are tracked by the Logistics Management Information System to support planning and decision-making in Medical Stores?

• A. Stock levels, consumption, orders, and reporting.
• B. Employee payroll, attendance, and holidays.
• C. Weather forecasts and transportation routes only.
• D. Building maintenance schedules.

Answer: (B)

LMIS concentrates on the balance and flow of medical stock to enable planning and decision-making. The data it tracks include stock levels, consumption, orders, and reporting. Stock levels show how much product is currently on hand, which helps prevent stockouts and overstock by informing when to reorder. Consumption data reveal how quickly items are used, enabling better demand forecasting and procurement planning. Orders data cover what has been requested and placed with suppliers, allowing tracking of lead times, order status, and supplier performance. Reporting brings these elements together into usable information for managers, highlighting shortages, trends, and performance so decisions about purchasing, stocking, and distribution can be made effectively. Other types of data like personnel payroll or holidays fall outside the LMIS scope, and while weather or transportation routes can influence distribution, they are not the core data the LMIS is designed to capture for planning and decision-making.