Allied Council for Commerce and Logistics
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The Allied Council for Commerce and Logistics (ACCL) is a philanthropic, Non-Profit NGO functioning in the field of shipping and logistics. ACCL was registered in 2010 under the Societies Registration Act, Government of India
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regarding the distribution of food grains which was getting damaged due to bad logistics . ACCL was formed with a view to bring private shipping
& logistics
companies and logisticians to input their views and ideas to improve the plight of Humanitarian Logistics
, Agricultural Logistics, Commercial Logistics
and Logistics Education in developing countries.
, bad logistics, together with poor standards are hurting Developing Countries agriculture exports much more than trade barriers, according to a World Bank
report. Despite producing 11 per cent of the world's vegetables and 15 per cent of fruits at very competitive costs of about 53 per cent and 63 per cent of average global prices, India's share in global fruits and vegetables trade has remained at only 1.7 per cent and 0.5 per cent, respectively, the report points out. The council works on the grass root level to train and educate the farmers from rural areas regarding the importance of switching to organized logistics. Traditionally the farmers have been concentrating only on the production aspect of agriculture but the subsequent and most important part of processing, storing and distribution has been largely ignored. This has cost the farmers to receive less price for their products, exploited mainly by the middle men
. ACCL helps the farmers to develop and implement cost effective micro level logistics solution at grass root level.
The tsunami experience demonstrated once again that a lack of back-room capacity results in front-line failures. This was particularly true for the supply chain (the process of assessing, mobilizing, transporting, tracking, warehousing and distributing supplies and relief items). Surveys performed by international organizations found that there was a severe shortage of logisticians in the field . The 2009 flood in North India
also exposed our unpreparedness to meet such circumstances. ACCL is conducting various grass root level programs among the rural communities, NGO etc. to train and educate them regarding the importance to humanitarian logistics
and the need for the readiness to face the challenges during such operations.
The council conducts various courses by partnering with private institutes. Few of them are stated below.
Scholarships are provided to students from Scheduled Cast, Scheduled Tribes, Other Eligible Cast based on their financial status.
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Government of India
The Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
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History
The reason behind the formation of ACCL was the dispute between Government of India and the Supreme Court of IndiaSupreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal as established by Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India...
regarding the distribution of food grains which was getting damaged due to bad logistics . ACCL was formed with a view to bring private shipping
Shipping
Shipping has multiple meanings. It can be a physical process of transporting commodities and merchandise goods and cargo, by land, air, and sea. It also can describe the movement of objects by ship.Land or "ground" shipping can be by train or by truck...
& logistics
Logistics
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of destination in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and...
companies and logisticians to input their views and ideas to improve the plight of Humanitarian Logistics
Humanitarian Logistics
Humanitarian logistics is a branch of logistics which specializes in organizing the delivery and warehousing of supplies during natural disasters or complex emergencies to the affected area and people. Although they have been mostly utilized in commercial supply chain, logistics is one of the most...
, Agricultural Logistics, Commercial Logistics
Logistics Management
The term Logistics Management or supply chain management is that part of Supply Chain Management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective, forward, and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption...
and Logistics Education in developing countries.
Agricultural Logistics
High delivery costs and rising prices caused primarily by a fragmented supply chainSupply chain
A supply chain is a system of organizations, people, technology, activities, information and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer. Supply chain activities transform natural resources, raw materials and components into a finished product that is delivered to...
, bad logistics, together with poor standards are hurting Developing Countries agriculture exports much more than trade barriers, according to a World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
report. Despite producing 11 per cent of the world's vegetables and 15 per cent of fruits at very competitive costs of about 53 per cent and 63 per cent of average global prices, India's share in global fruits and vegetables trade has remained at only 1.7 per cent and 0.5 per cent, respectively, the report points out. The council works on the grass root level to train and educate the farmers from rural areas regarding the importance of switching to organized logistics. Traditionally the farmers have been concentrating only on the production aspect of agriculture but the subsequent and most important part of processing, storing and distribution has been largely ignored. This has cost the farmers to receive less price for their products, exploited mainly by the middle men
Reseller
A reseller is a company or individual that purchases goods or services with the intention of reselling them rather than consuming or using them. This is usually done for profit...
. ACCL helps the farmers to develop and implement cost effective micro level logistics solution at grass root level.
Humanitarian Logistics
The devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 prompted an unprecedented response from the humanitarian sector. International relief organizations, including the UN, the Red Cross and NGO's, sprang into action, often in collaboration with new or existing partners. Within affected countries, national governments, the armed forces, corporations, social groups and citizens all responded. The resources raised for the humanitarian effort were also unprecedented.The tsunami experience demonstrated once again that a lack of back-room capacity results in front-line failures. This was particularly true for the supply chain (the process of assessing, mobilizing, transporting, tracking, warehousing and distributing supplies and relief items). Surveys performed by international organizations found that there was a severe shortage of logisticians in the field . The 2009 flood in North India
2009 India floods
The 2009 India floods affected various states of India in July 2009, killing at least 36 people in Orissa and 13 in Kerala. The most affected states include Karnataka, Orissa, Kerala, Gujarat and North-East Indian states....
also exposed our unpreparedness to meet such circumstances. ACCL is conducting various grass root level programs among the rural communities, NGO etc. to train and educate them regarding the importance to humanitarian logistics
Humanitarian Logistics
Humanitarian logistics is a branch of logistics which specializes in organizing the delivery and warehousing of supplies during natural disasters or complex emergencies to the affected area and people. Although they have been mostly utilized in commercial supply chain, logistics is one of the most...
and the need for the readiness to face the challenges during such operations.
Commercial Logistics
Logistics operations in developing countries are still in infant stage. Lack of infrastructure, business processing systems knowledge among small to medium logistics companies have resulted in higher cost and poor performances.. Allied Council for Commerce and Logistics provides small to medium scale logistics companies with the following main services.Professional Memberships
- Free Professional MembershipMembership organizationA membership organization is a broad term for a group or body which has members. Typically any member of the public can join and a membership fee or "subscription" is payable, but arrangements vary widely...
for Companies and Individuals who have interest in shipping and logistics sector.
Social Networking of Logistics
- Platform for the members to exchange expertise and experience through website.
Enterprise Resource Planning
- Economical ERP solutions for small logistics companies and farming communities.
Logistics Education
Allied Council for Commerce and Logistics conducts various courses with the help of private partnerships. ACCL provides scholarships to under privileged students seeking a career in shipping and logistics. Logistics education have been traditionally considered to be expensive and out of the reach for a majority of students from developing nations. The fund required for providing scholarships to students comes mainly in the form of Government funds and private contributions.Logistics Courses
The council conducts various courses by partnering with private institutes. Few of them are stated below.
- Diploma in Shipping and Logistics
- Courses in Humanitarian Logistics, Commercial Logistics, Bulk Logistics, Agricultural Logistics
Scholarships
Scholarships are provided to students from Scheduled Cast, Scheduled Tribes, Other Eligible Cast based on their financial status.
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