Supply Chain Model

SUPPLY CHAIN MODEL As an exporter, mapping out your supply chain is crucial to determine price, and to trace the movement of your goods from production to the consumer. Follow the basic stages below, that goods will inevitably go through from manufacturing to consumer.

MANUFACTURER

INLAND TRANSPORT

Ensure you factor all costs associated with getting the product from manufac turing to the consumer including inland transportation.

When manufacturing and exporting goods, production must meet certain standards. The labels and packaging must meet the product labelling requirements for the intended destination.

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DESTINATION PORT

ORIGIN PORT

HANDLING

CUSTOMS / OTHER Customs ensure the paperwork for the shipment meets the requirements for the export market and has all the necessary certifications in place. Watch our video on exporting food to Europe under the EPA.

HANDLING • DUTY •

CUSTOMS / OTHER

DEMMURAGE

Handlers receive, store and deliver your shipment to the vessel. This ensures that the product is correctly labelled and corresponds with the shipment information for the vessel.

At the destination port your shipment will be inspected and processed. With the CARIFORUM-EU EPA there are a number of concessions.

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DISTRIBUTION

INLAND TRANSPORT

DISTRIBUTOR

AGENT

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Takes title to goods Has own warehousing

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Does not take title to goods Does not have warehousing Sells on behalf of manufacturer

Sells direct to end customer

Your inland transportation needs will differ depending on your chosen channel strategy or supply chain model. Select a channel to meet your needs.

WHOLESALE

DIRECT

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An intermediary Takes title to goods

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No title

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Direct sales to end customer

Has own warehousing & outlets

Requires in market logistics & sales

SUPPLY CHAIN MODEL

CUSTOMER

CUSTOMER

Your customer sells your products to consumers, if you do not sell to consumers directly. They present excellent opportunities and partnerships to reach more consumers.

RETAIL FOOD

WHOLESALE

MASS MARKET • Low social-demographic • Price sensitive

MID MARKET • Large scale demographic • Value driven

SERVICE

• Resellers • Traders

• Cash & carry • Trade outlets

• Online • Convenience • Multiples • Department • Discounters

• Hotels • Restaurants

MANUFACTURING

HIGH END • Premium demographic • Quality driven

NICHE

• Airlines • Events

• Packers • Processors • Brand owners • Own label

• Diaspora and interest groups • Specific needs

SUPPLY CHAIN MODEL

Deciding on your channel strategy and supply chain model to meet your needs may change depending on the destination export market. Visit www.ceintelligence.com to learn more about supply chains and to discover new export markets.

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