WORLD VISION
102 many containers will ship to each country and which product types they need to contain ,” explains Covell .
“ In the world of GIK , as opposed to the world of procurement , it ’ s distinct in that we can ’ t predict 100 % what kind of product we ’ re going to get ,” he continues . “ We start with a demand plan and then , as we receive donations over the course of the year , this team will do their best to align the products that were donated with the demand that was placed on them by the various countries .” While the GIK model creates unique challenges in terms of logistics , Covell notes that the donation process makes for more efficient “ acquisition ” power on behalf of World Vision . “ We want to make sure that every product that we ship and spend freight dollars on is going to help a community and facilitate ministry in whatever capacity it ’ s being used for ,” he explains . “ GIK is a powerful element of the overall ministry , because it ’ s such a magnifier .” Covell ’ s department ensures the value of donated items is efficiently distributed , allowing for even more aid to be provided to those who require it than through traditional procurement NGO
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