Lantrade Global in Yasni Exposé of Oliver Scott-Tomlin

Record number of ballot boxes supplied by Lantrade Global Supplies Ltd as Pakistanis vote Monday for a new parliament in elections shadowed by fears of violence and questions about the political survival of President Pervez Mushar.

What Lantrade Global Supplies (LGS) offers our clients   At Lantrade Global Supplies we are specialists in procurement.   We would, of course, be delighted to provide details of relevant projects on request.  However, our expertise is not limited by a product list or geographic region; successfully completed contracts have involved a diverse scope of products from ballot boxes, voting screens and indelible ink to generators, berets and mosquito nets.   We have worked with a range of global clients including the United Nations, European Union, governments and charities worldwide for over 20 years.  This experience stands us in excellent stead for delivering impeccable service to our customers today.  These world-renowned organisations would not contract with LGS time and time again if they did not rely on our proven track record of reliability and customer service.   What we specialise in is procuring high quality items at realistic prices and ensuring that they arrive at their destination on time.   Our focus lies in ensuring products reach challenging environments, mainly in post-conflict zones or emerging democracies where traditional supply routes just don't work.   We make it a priority to be well-informed of the latest developments and market changes in political and economic arenas (both nationally and internationally).  With a full appreciation of up to date knowledge we ensure a proactive approach towards any potential problem and its earliest and smoothest resolution.   We are proud of fulfilling contracts in destinations such as Iraq, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Using the skills and experience gained in such projects, LGS is incomparably based to help our customers overcome issues and challenges such as:   -          How to source any quantity of simple, complex or highly technical products to budget;   -          How to ensure that goods arrive on time when being dispatched to sensitive, remote or unstable locations;   -          How to meet very tight procurement timescales that cannot be extended;   -          How to deal with constantly evolving requirements where flexibility and speed of response are paramount;   -          How to ensure a successful outcome, particularly at a key election when the world's press may be focused on events as they unfold.   Our clients know that with LGS they are in expert hands.  We take complete control of the procurement process, allowing our customers to focus on other aspects of their key projects.   An ethical organisation   Our clients have the reassurance of knowing that LGS is committed to ethical practices and complete transparency and that we act with the utmost care and integrity within the commercial environment.   We are proud that our adherence to the highest ethical standards is in the public domain: we are a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and this guides us in the constant development of our good business practices.  We talk openly to our suppliers about the importance we attach to the spirit and practical application of the Global Compact and its principles such as the protection of human rights, health and safety, anti-corruption, labour standards and the protection of the environment.   We recognise the importance of having a positive impact on the communities in which we work and we approach every project with sensitivity and awareness of the local environment in which we operate.  The very nature of our business embraces the core of the UNGC principles, from supporting democratic elections to supplying and supporting health, security and educational programmes.   For more information about the UNGC please visit http://www.unglobalcompact.org   Recognitio n at the highest level   LGS is honoured to have received the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade, the most prestigious award for business performance and a reward for outstanding achievement.  This is a tremendous source of pride to everyone involved in LGS and has further instilled and cemented confidence in our abilities in the eyes of our global clients.   For more information about the Queen's Award and the criteria they use to evaluate businesses please visit http://www.queensawards.org.uk/business/busin ess.html   Endorsement of our business systems   The internal structure and organisation of LGS has been assessed and found to be compliant with BS EN ISO 9001:2008.  This accreditation necessitated a thorough review of all our procedures, each member of staff was briefed and assessed accordingly and this endorsement recognises the efficiency of our organisation and business processes.   For more information about the ISO 9001:2008 standard please visit http://www.nqa.com/en/atozservices/article.as p?SECTION=19&ARTICLE=28   The LGS team   LGS has a very able, energetic and compassionate staff.  We are a dynamic, multicultural team and we believe that our diversity allows us to foster mutually beneficial relationships with our suppliers and our customers.  LGS actively works to combat any kind of discrimination and this is reflected in our Human Resources policies and procedures.   Supply chain   LGS operates a worldwide supply management chain, and we strive to ensure that every component part of the chain works together with maximum efficiency and mutual benefit.  To this end, at LGS we select our suppliers very carefully; where possible we use local suppliers which will best benefit the local economy. We only select manufacturers who can prove their adherence to acceptable human rights policies and who promote the continuous improvement of working conditions in consultation with workers and their representatives.   Consideration is also given to the packaging and the weight of products in order to minimise transportation costs and fuel consumption, thereby ultimately reducing the impact on our environment.   Customer service   LGS strives to establish long-lasting and trusting relationships with all of our customers and we are proud of the strong reputation we have built up in the industry. We are always delighted when this recognition has led to repeat orders and testimonials from previous clients.   We operate an after-sales customer feedback system in addition to communicating frequently with our clients throughout the delivery of the contract to ensure that they are kept up to date with progress.  As part of our service, we send our staff 'into the field' to both the manufacturer's premises to ensure Quality Control and to the delivery destination to ensure customer satisfaction.  Contact is therefore maintained until well after delivery has been completed.

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