Group 8AAmit MalikJay Jhaveri

Geetika KaramchandaniMahak Kewalramani

Priyanka Bharti

Chocolate Consumption in Singapore

Supply Chain of Raw Materials in Switzerland

Caribbean

Switzerland

SingaporeGhanaBrazil

COCOA SUPPLY CHAIN

MILK SUPPLY CHAIN

SUGAR SUPPLY CHAIN

Product ConsiderationsLow melting point: 28°CSusceptible to temperature fluctuationsMoisture dissolves the sugar, evaporation of

the water causes sugar to re-crystallizeHigh humidity levels and temperatures turn

chocolate musty, moldy and rancidImpact and pressure sensitive

Geographic ConsiderationsClimate in Singapore: Equatorial (hot and

humid)Flight time: ~ 13 hours

Ideal Transport Conditions

Temperature – 10-18 °CRelative Humidity – 65-70%No slippage or tipping of cargoNo pressure from other cargo units

Packaging

Marking of PackagesDesignationDesignation SymbolSymbol ExplanationExplanation

Keep away from heat (solar radiation)

Compliance with the symbol is best achieved if the cargo is kept under the coolest possible conditions.

Keep dry

Cargoes bearing this symbol must be protected from excessive humidity and must accordingly be stored under cover.

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The package must always be transported, handled and stored in such a way that the arrows always point upwards. Rolling, swinging, severe tipping or tumbling or other such handling must be avoided.

TransportMeans of Transport: Railroad, truck, aircraftFactors affecting selection of container:

Type of seasonRouteDuration of voyageContainer stowage space

Special refrigerated containers – ‘Cold Chain’Insulated wallsLess sensitive to external temperature

fluctuations

Cargo HandlingProtected from excessively low and high

temperaturesProtected from damp conditionsSecured in such a way that cargo is

prevented from damaging each otherSpaces between packages or pallets filled to

prevent slippage or tipping

Terms of SaleOwnership transferred upon delivery to

franchisees and all other locations (FOB)Receipt of PaymentLetter of Credit

Documentation General Documents

Commercial InvoiceConsular invoiceCertificate of OriginInspection

CertificateShipper’s Export

DeclarationExport Packing ListWarehouse receiptInsurance CertificateBill of Lading

Singapore Entry DocumentsImport Declaration

FormCommercial

Invoice(s)Bill of LadingApproval document

for importation of food

Support for trade agreement being utilized

FDA Approval

Thank Thank you !you !

Referenceshttp://www.tis-gdv.de/tis_e/ware/lebensmi/

schoko/schoko.htm

http://www.ats.agr.gc.ca/ase/4541-eng.htm

http://www.lindt.ch/1610/3429/3431/3433/3434.asp