Intertek Agri Services Food Aid Inspection Services Commodity
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Intertek Agri Services Food Aid Inspection Services 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: linda. bratt@intertek. com
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? Ø Donor comfort Ø Ø Ø Ø 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? Ø An independent company with global recognition Ø Competent with local representation Ø Experienced in the inspection of Food Aid cargoes Ø Acceptable to the donor IFAC April 2007
What should an Independent Inspection Company offer? Ø Independence Ø Operate under Code of Ethics ü ü ü Integrity Confidentiality Free from conflict of interest Anti-bribery and corruption Fair marketing Ø Extensive network of experienced staff familiar with local conditions Ø Pro-active Surveyors IFAC April 2007
What should an Independent Inspection Company offer? Ø Pre-discharge meeting Ø Ensure best practices are followed Ø Client’s “Rights to Recovery” are protected Ø Specific reporting requirements Ø Global coverage Ø Single point of contact an advantage IFAC April 2007
Where do commodity losses occur? WAREHOUSE q Theft q Degradation q Water / Fire IFAC April 2007
What steps can be taken to minimise losses? WAREHOUSE q Reputable warehouse q Good housekeeping q Fumigation and Stock Rotation q Stock checks GOOD PLANNING = GOOD OUTTURN IFAC April 2007
Where do commodity losses occur? POINTS OF CUSTODY TRANSFER q Dispatch ex warehouse q Road/Rail transit points q Load to vessel or container q Discharge from vessel or container q Receipt into warehouse IFAC April 2007
What steps can be taken to minimise losses? POINTS OF CUSTODY TRANSFER q Palletise cargo q Hold/Container inspection q Load/Discharge supervision q Adequate cargo protection LESS HANDLING = LESS DAMAGE IFAC April 2007
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