Commodity Loss Prevention USDA & USAID IFAC 16 – 18 April 2007 Presented by Linda Bratt Durban,...
12
Commodity Loss Prevention USDA & USAID IFAC 16 – 18 April 2007 Presented by Linda Bratt Durban, South Africa Tel: +27 31 465 6600 Fax: +27 31 465 4464 Email: [email protected] Intertek Agri Services Food Aid Inspection Services
-
Upload
isaac-marshall -
Category
Documents
-
view
214 -
download
0
Transcript of Commodity Loss Prevention USDA & USAID IFAC 16 – 18 April 2007 Presented by Linda Bratt Durban,...
Commodity Loss Prevention
USDA & USAID IFAC
16 – 18 April 2007
Presented by Linda Bratt
Durban, South Africa
Tel: +27 31 465 6600
Fax: +27 31 465 4464
Email: [email protected]
Intertek Agri Services Food Aid Inspection Services
Why appoint a Surveyor?
Who should you appoint?
What should an Independent Inspection Company offer?
Where do commodity losses occur?
and
What steps can be taken to keep losses to a minimum?
IFAC April 2007
Why appoint a Surveyor?
Donor comfort Minimise damage and loss Identify and report on losses or damage Segregate and quantify damaged cargo Sample/analyse suspected unfit cargo Ensure cargo is delivered in efficient manner Conduct accurate tally and weight verification Protect client’s “Rights of Recovery”
TRUST IS GOOD, CONTROL IS BETTER
IFAC April 2007
Who should you appoint?
An independent company with global recognition
Competent with local representation
Experienced in the inspection of Food Aid cargoes
Acceptable to the donor
IFAC April 2007
What should an Independent Inspection Company offer? Independence
Operate under Code of Ethics Integrity Confidentiality Free from conflict of interest Anti-bribery and corruption Fair marketing
Extensive network of experienced staff familiar with local conditions
Pro-active Surveyors
IFAC April 2007
What should an Independent Inspection Company offer?
Pre-discharge meeting
Ensure best practices are followed
Client’s “Rights to Recovery” are protected
Specific reporting requirements
Global coverage
Single point of contact an advantage
IFAC April 2007
Where do commodity losses occur?
WAREHOUSE
Theft
Degradation
Water / Fire
IFAC April 2007
What steps can be taken to minimise losses?
WAREHOUSE
Reputable warehouse
Good housekeeping
Fumigation and Stock Rotation
Stock checks
GOOD PLANNING = GOOD OUTTURNIFAC April 2007
Where do commodity losses occur?
POINTS OF CUSTODY TRANSFER
Dispatch ex warehouse
Road/Rail transit points
Load to vessel or container
Discharge from vessel or container
Receipt into warehouse
IFAC April 2007
What steps can be taken to minimise losses?
POINTS OF CUSTODY TRANSFER
Hold/Container inspection
Load/Discharge supervision
Adequate cargo protection
LESS HANDLING = LESS DAMAGE
IFAC April 2007
AVOID
IFAC April 2007
ACHIEVE
IFAC April 2007
