Supply Chain Process for Transportation of Hand Flares by Air

Running Head: HAND FLARES
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Hand Flares
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Executive Summary
The report evaluates the supply process and activities involved in the importation of hand flares
from overseas into Singapore through air transport. The primary activities in the supply chain
process include transport, packaging, and storage. The report will look into the nature of
documentation and storage requirements to allow for ease in not only compliance but also
reaching the destined market. In particular, the report will evaluate the supply chain process for
transportation of hand flares – commodity - by air. Understanding the functions of service
providers such as freight forwarders, customs department, 3PLs, security agents, and cargo
handlers is important in the air cargo supply logistics. Each of the service providers has specific
function in relation to storage, documentation, cargo handling, taxation, and security clearance. It
is also noteworthy that air cargo industry has individual requirements. The air transport is
another complex sector that attracts high-security surveillance. There exist internationally agreed
regulations meant to ensure the safe transportation of dangerous goods by air. The service
providers are expected to comply with regulations to the letter. The international aviation bodies
have developed technical instructions that guide the service providers in the industry. The
regulations are enforced by governments in close collaboration with the private entities. The
report will have recommendations on approaches to improve the supply logistics and workings
of the service providers involved in the transportation of dangerous goods such as flares in
Singapore.

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Introduction
Supply chain constitutes the various processes between companies involving specific
activities such as manufacturing, planning, procurement, and transportation, among others. The
nature of a particular supply chain varies across sectors. The product is transported from one
destination to the end-user using various channels such as air, rail, road, and seas. The chain
offers one with a map of commodities is likely to move to the point of consumption or other
uses. Air transport is a common mode of transport as it is faster and cost-effective. A transport
plane is a fixed-wing aircraft that used in carrying cargo as opposed to passengers. They are
mostly designed with one or more large doors for purposes of loading cargo. A transport plane
can be operated by cargo airlines or the normal civil passenger airlines. At times, they have
operated the military to ferry equipment necessary for war. Transport planes are normally large
to help carry huge amounts of cargo – for cost-effectiveness. Some of the common features
include high-wing to enable the cargo to sit properly on the ground. They also a high number of
large wheels for ease in landing in unprepared locations. Their significance in cargo
transportation over large distances cannot be underestimated as it could be difficult and costly to
transport huge cargo on normal planes.
The report considers the supply chain processes involved in the explosives sector. It is
noteworthy that governments around the world have developed legislation and regulations that
guide the importation and exportation of explosives. Most of the explosives require one to have a
license or other forms of authority from the respective governments. Their movement either
through the air or by sea requires special arrangement detailing the destination, use, and approval
from the respective authorities. The supply chain for explosives is largely complicated due to the

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nature of goods. The goods constitute items that are harmful and threatening to the security of a
region. Therefore, additional documents and security clearance constitute part of the
requirement. The importers or exporters need to have the right documents to allow in their
transportation of their goods from one destination to another. Like other developed nations,
Singapore has strict regulations for importers of explosive-related goods. These dangerous goods
cannot be moved without the right documentation from the importer.
The report considers the supply chain process and activities involved in the transport of
hand flares from overseas to Singapore using air freight. Flares are recognized as controlled
items whose importation, export or possession requires a license or permit from authorities in
Singapore. In the case of air transport, the supply process involves movement and clearance at
the airports of entry. A flare produces light or intense heat – mostly used for defensive or
signaling measures by the military or civilian. As controlled items in Singapore, hand flares'
importation may not be easy; hence, it requires one to have the correct and authentic
documentation from authorities. The documents must reflect the manufacture, dates, intended
use, importer, and licenses that are stipulated in the regulations.
Discussion
WesCom Signal and Rescue is a leading manufacturer of reliable and effective
pyrotechnic substances. Headquartered in Havant, United Kingdom, the company is a major
exporter of hand flares across the world (WesCom Signal & Rescue, 2019). The company has
gained a reputation across different nations for adherence and compliance with the established
guidelines on safety and security. Importing the hand flares to Singapore through air freight will
require the importer to make arrangements with the company before receiving goods. The