Post on 12-Nov-2014
Group 8AAmit MalikJay Jhaveri
Geetika KaramchandaniMahak Kewalramani
Priyanka Bharti
Chocolate Consumption in Singapore
Supply Chain of Raw Materials in Switzerland
Caribbean
Switzerland
SingaporeGhanaBrazil
COCOA SUPPLY CHAIN
MILK SUPPLY CHAIN
SUGAR SUPPLY CHAIN
Product ConsiderationsLow melting point: 28°CSusceptible to temperature fluctuationsMoisture dissolves the sugar, evaporation of
the water causes sugar to re-crystallizeHigh humidity levels and temperatures turn
chocolate musty, moldy and rancidImpact and pressure sensitive
Geographic ConsiderationsClimate in Singapore: Equatorial (hot and
humid)Flight time: ~ 13 hours
Ideal Transport Conditions
Temperature – 10-18 °CRelative Humidity – 65-70%No slippage or tipping of cargoNo pressure from other cargo units
Packaging
Marking of PackagesDesignationDesignation SymbolSymbol ExplanationExplanation
Keep away from heat (solar radiation)
Compliance with the symbol is best achieved if the cargo is kept under the coolest possible conditions.
Keep dry
Cargoes bearing this symbol must be protected from excessive humidity and must accordingly be stored under cover.
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The package must always be transported, handled and stored in such a way that the arrows always point upwards. Rolling, swinging, severe tipping or tumbling or other such handling must be avoided.
TransportMeans of Transport: Railroad, truck, aircraftFactors affecting selection of container:
Type of seasonRouteDuration of voyageContainer stowage space
Special refrigerated containers – ‘Cold Chain’Insulated wallsLess sensitive to external temperature
fluctuations
Cargo HandlingProtected from excessively low and high
temperaturesProtected from damp conditionsSecured in such a way that cargo is
prevented from damaging each otherSpaces between packages or pallets filled to
prevent slippage or tipping
Terms of SaleOwnership transferred upon delivery to
franchisees and all other locations (FOB)Receipt of PaymentLetter of Credit
Documentation General Documents
Commercial InvoiceConsular invoiceCertificate of OriginInspection
CertificateShipper’s Export
DeclarationExport Packing ListWarehouse receiptInsurance CertificateBill of Lading
Singapore Entry DocumentsImport Declaration
FormCommercial
Invoice(s)Bill of LadingApproval document
for importation of food
Support for trade agreement being utilized
FDA Approval
Thank Thank you !you !
Referenceshttp://www.tis-gdv.de/tis_e/ware/lebensmi/
schoko/schoko.htm
http://www.ats.agr.gc.ca/ase/4541-eng.htm
http://www.lindt.ch/1610/3429/3431/3433/3434.asp