essentials of co-operative societies by osoba enakali c. o (chapter elevven )

CHAPTER ELEVEN

TRANSPORT SYSTEM IN CO-OPERATIVES

 

 

 Chapter’s Object

After reading through this chapter, you would be able to:

i.                    Differentiate the various means of transport in the Co-operative.

ii.                   Identify the importance of transport in co-operative.

Transport

 

Transport plays a vital role in the operation of a co-operative. It is the means by which goods are brought into its premises. Goods are also delivered to members and markets through the use of transportation. A well organized transport system contributes a great deal to the success of the co-operative. The human head load constitutes the simplest form of transport. Peasants bring in their produce and carry off their purchases through the use of their heads. The absence of motor traffic limits the co-operatives area of operation. This makes it impossible for the co-operative to undertake anything involving huge capital or a large volume of business.

 For involve better means of transport such as Lorries or the railway. The railway is particularly more suitable for the conveying of large quantities of bulky goods over long distances. However, where railway facilities are not available, road transport becomes a better alternative.

Transport within the Co-operative

 

In the co-operative where goods are moved from lorry to store or from store to to the counter, either the hand or wheelbarrow is used.

In large co-operative where bulk produce such as grains or fertilizers are involved, some emphasized transport system are used. For example cranes are used in raising sacks to an upper floor of a warehouse.

Grants, water, petroleum could be transported through pipes. Conveyor belt could be used for conveying goods in sacks, boxes or other containers. It either moves horizontally, vertically, or an angle. The forklift truck are used for lifting goods both vertically and horizontally.  This allows stacking of goods at much greater heights than the ordinary human hands could get it.

Transporting Staff/Management

 

Where a co-operative makes use of vehicles, the need for qualified and an experience driver becomes a necessity. In addition, there should also be well-trained maintenance technicians to always ensure that the vehicles are in good condition. The vehicles are controlled by public regulations in the interests of road safety and it maintenance. Vehicles and their buyers are insured for their protection and that of the co-operative.

In order to maintain the efficiency of vehicles, it must always be subjected to good maintenance culture.  Where this is absent, apart from creating financial problems for the co-operative, it leads to the disappointment of customers to whom deliveries were being, made. Hence loss of good will.

 

Where a co-operative keeps a fleet of Lorries, it finds it more economical to have its own overhaul and repair garage, an inspection pit, spare part, and other necessary facilities. However, a co-operative society with one or two vehicles could make use of a local garage.

SELF EVALUATION QUESTIONS

i.                    Why is transport business so important in co-operative?

ii.                  Identify the types of transport system in co-operative.