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This system of handling coffee would providadequate proper
weather- and vermin-proof storage, reduce labor to a minimum and
eliminate many bags. Thisystem would automate the coffee mill and
would teduce the labor cost considerably. You may want to consider
consolidating some of the coffee mills and haul the beans a little
further to effect economies in processing the coffee.
The above system is how we process and transport bulk products in
the U.S.A. and has proven the be a very efficient method. The time
is now to start planning for your future lest the world passes you by.
6. Recommendations
Cooperatives have a wonderful opportunity to provide the farmer
with an efficient low cost method to properly market his crops and
supply his inputs. This is what cooperatives are all about. Uganda
has fertile soil, good climate and industrious farmers. Will the
cooperatives provide the system or will someone else do it?
In order for cooperatives to be more effective, the following
items should be considered:
1. Reduce the number of different types of lorries which would
result in the following advantages:
a. Butter purchasing power
b. Less inventory of spares
c. Better trained drivers and mechanics
2. Consider a central spares inventory and distribution system
to provide adequate spares at a reasonable cost. You may even want to
consider distribution of power fuels.
3. An ongoing training program for drivers and mechanics and to
promote turnboys and spanner boys to drivers and mechanics.
4. A uniform cost control system for all transport cooperative
which would:
a. Provide operating efficiencies
b. The various unions could compare costs and determine the
most efficient method of operation
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