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RECOMMENDATIONS!
The stated objective of the Uganda Cooperative Transport
Union should read:
"Provide msmber cooperatives with the best possible
service at the lowest possible cost."
In order to accomplish the stated objective, the following
changes should be made:
1. Decentralize the U.C.T.U. and reduce administrative
staff
2. Get out of the retail spares sales
3. Reduce number of drivers, turnboys, mechanices
and spanner boys.
4. Establish communications network
5. Employ a sales force
6. Standardize equipment and tyre size
7. Institute better financial records
8. Implement "Management by Objectives"
9. Set up Uganda Coffee Express
10. Keep lorries in better repair
11. Improve housekeeping
12. Better utilization of existing lorries
1. Decentralize U.C.T.U. and reduce administrative staff
Establish a main terminal and main overhaul base in Kampala,
with branch terminals at Soroti, Gulu and Mbarara.
Kampala would be the main terminal and head office for the
total operation. The branch terminals would provide servicing
and minor repairs, and also be available to service and repair
vehicles for the district unions.
Following are suggested organizational charts for a U.C.T.U.
decentralized administrative staff:
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