Table 1.

Advantages and disadvantages of having physical and virtual health-related stockpiles

Physical stockpile	Virtual stockpile
Advantages
Always available for dispatch	Finances are allotted only if a crisis occurs
Faster decision to deployment times	Maintenance free
Disadvantages
Cost of creation	Dependence on companies to manufacture essentials at the time of crisis
Quality control	Organizing the supply chain at the time of crisis
Maintenance and security	Slower decision to deployment times