TWI Newsletter - The Expedition - Dec 2014

THE EXPEDITIONTheodor Wille Intertrade | December 2014 Issue

THEODOR WILLE INTERTRADE │ DECEMBER 2014

ABOUT US

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the December 2014 issue of the Theodor Wille Intertrade (TWI)

newsletter, The Expedition, dedicated to providing you with information about our business and the services we provide to our customers. Published every quarter, this newsletter contains industry news throughout the Government, Military, and Energy sectors TWI supports. In addition, the newsletter highlights company success stories as well as articles covering information technology, compliance, and recent company events. We hope that this newsletter will provide you with a better understanding of who we are and the supply chain solutions we provide worldwide.

Founded in 1844, Theodor Wille Intertrade (TWI) provides premiere end-to-end supply chain solutions to Government & Industrial sector customers worldwide. With offices in the US, Germany, Switzerland, UAE, Turkey, Iraq, and Kazakhstan, we provide services and expertise across all segments of the supply chain, including logistics and distribution, procurement, program management, information technology, and customer service.

To learn more about TWI, please visit www.twipv.com.

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Boban SimonovskiSenior Director – Procurement & Supply Chain Management


TWI DELIVERS TRUSTED THIRD PARTY DUE DILIGENCE PROGRAMS TO GLOBAL CUSTOMERS

For a supply chain organization like TWI, which operates in many remote and austere environments, it’s critical to have a true understanding of those that you are doing business with and who are supporting and representing your organization across the world. When we know our third parties and their capabilities, we then know their strengths and are able to collectively build the foundation to ensure efficient and ethical project execution. As we continue to develop our pool of global third parties, we continue to ask and answer questions regarding who we are doing business with and how will it affect our customers worldwide.

As TWI’s traditional markets continue to evolve on a daily basis, there is a greater emphasis placed on companies to perform proper due diligence as a part of the risk mitigation process. Throughout international markets across the globe, the need for a robust third party due diligence program is becoming a clear mandate.

There is an old saying that says an organization is as good as its suppliers are. Having the knowledge and understanding of the third parties you work with is

one of the first and primary principals toward operational success. On the other hand, not having the knowledge of your third parties without proper due diligence, you provide a gap for your organization to face an exponential amount of risk. When I think about the performance of our third parties and TWI is viewed by our customers, I tend to think one thing and one thing only – there is only one chance to make a good first impression.

TWI has utilized its developed compliance programs to offer tailored and scalable third party due diligence programs.

As a leader in providing compliant, ethical supply chain solutions, TWI has helped develop a comprehensive list of compliance and due diligence programs in support of US Government customers, including the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Through its partnership with its US Government customers, TWI helped build programs to inspect, audit, and approve various commodities, including construction material, fresh fruits and vegetables, and other food-related products. In addition to these due diligence initiatives within the US Government market, TWI’s acquisition of the oilfield distributor Safar Oilfield Services carried us into a new industry that had the same high standards toward compliance and ethical business processes.

With the acquisition of Safar, TWI has further developed its tested and trusted compliance and due diligence programs to deliver for a new range of customers throughout the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe, and Africa. Throughout our support of the oil and gas market, TWI and Safar have conducted and successfully passed multiple audits with large oil and gas organizations as a part of customers’ pre-qualification processes. Several world-renowned organizations have inspected, reviewed, and applauded TWI and Safar’s due diligence and compliance programs in key areas such as procurement, inventory, and delivery.

Furthermore, TWI has utilized its developed compliance programs to offer organizations throughout the oil and gas market and adjacent markets tailored and scalable third party due diligence programs. As organizations continue to expand across the globe, TWI provides trusted systems and processes that ensure global organizations with a compliant, streamlined third party due diligence program.

It is the belief of TWI, Safar, and our employees that it is everyone’s responsibility to know who we are doing business with. By knowing our third parties both near and far, it only makes us a stronger and more successful organization that passes the benefits onto our customers, shareholders, and employees.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS08 Global Governments and Organizations Deliver Critical Support in Efforts Against Ebola

10 Safar Awarded Supply Contract with ZADCO

11 TWI Named Superior Gold Supplier by DLA

12 TWI Opens New Distribution Facility in Germany

14 6th Annual NATO Support Agency Conference

14 8th Annual WDC Consulting Networking Dinner

15 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference

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TWI recently attended the 2014 NATO Support Agency (NSPA) ‘Conference on Logistics Support to Operations by Industry’.

TWI continues to develop an extensive offering of tailored cross docking and distribution solutions to customers throughout Europe and beyond.

TWI and Safar Oilfield Services recently attended the 2014 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC).

The event brought together key leaders in the professional services and supply chain industry to meet and network.

TWI worked closely with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to source large amounts construction materials in the fight against the Ebola virus.

TWI and Safar are very excited to announce the recent award of a two year supply contract with Zakum Development Company (ZADCO).

TWI is very proud to announce that it has been selected by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to receive the award as one of 15 Superior Gold Suppliers for 2014.


GLOBAL GOVERNMENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS DELIVER CRITICAL SUPPORT IN EFFORTS AGAINST EBOLA

In support of the initiative to combat Ebola, the US Government announced that it would provide up to 4,000 troops to help build, secure, and support up to (17) Ebola Treatment Units (ETU) throughout Liberia. These ETUs would be constructed to help health workers treat those showing symptoms of the virus.

With the expected increase of US Government activity in West Africa, there was an immediate need for a comprehensive list of construction supplies to be delivered to Liberia. Within days of the announcement, TWI began delivering urgently needed building materials and heavy equipment for the establishment of the temporary facilities in the fight against the Ebola virus. TWI worked closely with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to source large amounts of lumber, plywood, gravel and other construction materials through its vast network of local suppliers in Liberia. Through our global team of procurement and logistics professionals, TWI was ready to respond to DLA’s requirements and deliver the first set of materials within hours of award.

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Since its beginning in December 2013, the current widespread outbreak of the Ebola virus disease has swept through the African nations of Liberia,

Sierra Leone, and Guinea, causing a significant rate of mortality. With over 18,000 cases and almost 7,000 deaths reported in the past 12 months, the spread of the Ebola virus caught worldwide attention over the summer. In July, the World Health Organization (WHO), a United Nations agency which coordinates international responses to disease outbreaks, collaborated with multiple countries on a strategy to combat the outbreak. Following this collaboration, the WHO designated the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, an event that had only previously occurred twice.


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SAFAR AWARDED SUPPLY CONTRACT WITH ZADCO

In support of this solution, TWI and Safar are very excited to announce the recent award of a two year supply contract with Zakum Development Company (ZADCO). Signed in September 2014, Safar will supply and deliver pit liners for ZADCO operations throughout the Middle East.

Established in 1977, ZADCO develops and operates the Upper Zakum field on behalf of ADNOC and for the benefit of the shareholders. Besides Upper Zakum, the company operates the offshore oilfields Umm Al Dalkh and Satah near Abu Dhabi. In support of this opportunity, Safar will source and supply ZADCO with tested and trusted pit liners from Raven Industries, one of the leading providers of tailored pit liner solutions for the oil and gas market.

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have continued developing a robust offering of supply chain and oilfield

supply solutions to global organizations across a diverse mix of markets. One of the customized solutions offered to oil and gas organizations across the world is the storage and timely delivery of tailored pit liners from Raven Industries.


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TWI NAMED SUPERIOR GOLD SUPPLIER BY DLA

As a part of the Department of Defense’s Superior Supplier Incentive Program, TWI was selected from a group of more than 150 international organizations that supports DLA on its largest contracts over the past two years. This award is a reflection of TWI’s proven record

In support of both government and commercial organizations across the world, TWI is dedicated to the delivery of smart,

tested, and trusted supply chain solutions. By leveraging over 170 years of supply chain experience in multiple markets and regions, TWI provides customized solutions for a growing customer base. With that, TWI is very proud to announce that it has been selected by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to receive the award as one of 15 Superior Gold Suppliers for 2014.

of performance as well as an established rating in the Federal Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

As DLA’s first overseas prime vendor since 1998, TWI provides full-line fresh food, food services supplies, and non-food distribution services to USG customers throughout Northern Europe and Central Asia. Through its 75,000 square foot distribution center in Frankfurt, Germany, TWI sources, procures, stores, and delivers fresh fruits and vegetables (FF&V) along with other food and related products to nearly 200 USG organizations across Northern Europe and Central Asia – ensuring fresh, healthy dining options for its customers.


TWI OPENS NEW DISTRIBUTION FACILITY IN GERMANY1

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In addition to supporting the Frankfurt operation, this strategically located facility connects TWI to the important shipping lanes of Northern and Western Germany, as well as the Benelux region of Europe. On the first day of operation, TWI successfully cross docked and distributed more than 200 pallets to customers throughout the region. Furthermore, we are forecasting an estimated 1,500 inbound/outbound pallets per week within the initial weeks of operation. With an expanding capacity of warehousing and manpower, TWI continues to develop an extensive offering of tailored cross docking and distribution solutions to customers throughout Europe and beyond.

Through the continued success of TWI’s European cross docking operations at our distribution facility in Frankfurt, Germany,

we are proud to announce the opening of our new distribution platform. Located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, the 19,000 square foot facility will support TWI’s growing cross docking and cold chain operations for an extensive customer base throughout Europe. The fully operational distribution platform is also temperature controlled and has 12 ramps for the efficient on and off loading of deliveries.


6TH ANNUAL NATO SUPPORT AGENCY CONFERENCE1

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TWI recently attended the 8th Annual WDC Networking Dinner in Arlington, Virginia. Held 3 December at the Key

Bridge Marriott, the event brought together key leaders in the professional services and supply chain industry to meet and network. In addition,

TWI recently attended the 2014 NATO Support Agency (NSPA) ‘Conference on Logistics Support to Operations by

Industry’. Held 27-28 November at the NSPA offices in Capellen, Luxembourg, the event brought together key industry leaders to discuss current operations and future opportunities to provide logistics and supply chain support to NSPA programs worldwide. Key topics of NSPA’s focus during the event included current

and future operations, deployable camps, and procurement activities.

NSPA is NATO’s Integrated Logistics and Services Provider Agency, combining the former NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA), the Central Europe Pipeline Management Agency (CEPMA), and the NATO Airlift Management Agency (NAMA).

8TH ANNUAL WDC CONSULTING NETWORKING DINNER

the event included presentations on upcoming contract opportunities throughout the USG market. WDC is a consulting organization that specializes in supporting proposal and contract pursuits of USG opportunities.


ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM EXHIBITION & CONFERENCEEVEN

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Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (ADIPEC). Held 10-13 November in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the annual event provides a premier opportunity for key market

leaders and organizations to meet, exhibit new products and solutions, and network. This year’s event attracted more than 600 speakers from 111 organizations in addition to 16 National Oil Companies, 17 International Oil Companies, and 20 international country pavilions at the exhibit


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