There are several options to better manage the reserve in the future.
During our audit, there was some management of the reserve. Subsequently, there seems to have been less of a focus on it, and more of a focus on bulk procurement and seeking third-party support for inventory management because of the volume. There really hasn't been any attempt to address the existing gaps. All we're seeing are reactive behaviours.
It is hard to say whether a system like the one you are suggesting should be used, but it is an analysis the government should do to be better prepared. Indeed, the use of local suppliers would allow for a more timely response.