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Commodity Loss Prevention USDA & USAID IFAC 16 – 18 April 2007 Presented by Linda Bratt

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?

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Commodity Loss Prevention USDA & USAID IFAC 16 – 18 April 2007 Presented by Linda Bratt

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. Where do commodity losses occur? WAREHOUSE • Theft • Degradation • Water / Fire IFAC April 2007

  8. What steps can be taken to minimise losses? WAREHOUSE • Reputable warehouse • Good housekeeping • Fumigation and Stock Rotation • Stock checks GOOD PLANNING = GOOD OUTTURN IFAC April 2007

  9. 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

  10. What steps can be taken to minimise losses? POINTS OF CUSTODY TRANSFER • Palletise cargo • Hold/Container inspection • Load/Discharge supervision • Adequate cargo protection LESS HANDLING = LESS DAMAGE IFAC April 2007

  11. AVOID IFAC April 2007

  12. ACHIEVE IFAC April 2007

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