Assessment of the
CONDUCT A QUANTITATIVE DEMAND ASSESSMENT TO DRIVE DECISIONS ON
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Assessment of Regional Agri Logistics Centers in Uzbekistan FINAL
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7.3 CONDUCT A QUANTITATIVE DEMAND ASSESSMENT TO DRIVE DECISIONS ON
DESIGN AND LOCATION OF PROPOSED ALCS The WFLO team recommends that the GoU reconfirm the locations of ALC services that have been pre- identified by gathering verifiable support data to confirm that there is sufficient incoming post-harvest volume available to keep the proposed ALC facilities operating and feasible. ALC design and all related infrastructure should be based on demand and production data. The WFLO team recommends the GoU carefully track the production volumes of export grade produce, and as the tonnage grows, begin construction of the market centers at the optimal time. Then, the high value crops can be supplied to the market centers when there is sufficient production volume to meet the high volume demands of the processing lines, as well as the continuous volume of export bound products and domestic Tier 1 market consumers, such as hotels, restaurants, institutions and high-income households. To develop the export of fruits and vegetables to high-margin markets, producers need to be introduced to the food safety production requirements. Premium markets demand food safety, which is why dealing with fresh agricultural products is subject to various legal and other buyer requirements. Producers and exporters of Uzbekistan should understand the market demand so that that they can be educated of the most common requirements and standards, as well as the specific requirements that apply to markets such as organic fruit and vegetables. 7.4 DEVELOP THE ALC MASTER PLAN IN PHASES Each ALC should be designed to service the local horticulture products in the most economically profitable manner, as informed by market demand and farm production data. For example, it is possible that the Tashkent ALC will support the retail and wholesale needs of the domestic market of Tashkent. If this example is accurate, this ALC would focus largely on local distribution, often in the mornings or late evenings, and utilizing small and large vehicles for distribution. Distribution “hubs” are generally established in logistically advantageous areas, to reduce the time, resources, and cost needed to receive, process, and ship the products they serve. This model is followed in North America, Europe and South Africa by all of the leading ICC and distribution-based companies, and they continue to expand this model as they grow into new service areas, such as Asia and South America. Conversely, Andijan, being a large producer of high value horticulture, may be “Direct to Export” focused, and be designed to rapidly receive, process, and ship on large trucks, rail, or possibly by air to new target markets as they emerge. Regardless of these examples, expert analysis of data will lead the GoU to the most advantageous site-specific design and focus of each Agri-Logistics “cluster.” Most likely, the Tashkent ALC would be the largest. All facilities need to be designed to efficiently receive and ship including export and import. They will need to have a modern warehouse management system (WMS). There should be a master plan for each facility, and it should be completed in phases, starting with the most profitable operations. To support the ALCs, the GoU should continue to improve nationwide systematic program for road quality improvement on secondary and tertiary roads near agro-producing areas. All harvested crops begin their journey on tertiary and secondary roads before they reach the large highways. Road systems are a consideration the final location of the ALCs. |
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