Concurrent private and public sector siting

Irrespective of the target objectives, the dual implementation does it...

Looking at the implementation of the concept of intervening in the continuous high-cost of food items, it brings to bear the question of efficiency, effectiveness, proximity, structure and arrangements to/in the site of bulk purchase, or else we create new problems while solving one if we're not cautious.

Will political consideration become the overriding influence instead of a realistic, efficient and effective implementation, especially when it's situated and handled by the state sub-tier, who may want to use it to score points and build a base and followership, and throw to the wind the core purpose; hopefully not.

I'll posit that there should be different implementation strategies based on the target to be achieved if you are targeting bulk buyers who would go and retail or you are targeting the citizen's consumer directly. On that premise, the concept of public sector and private sector siting should be used concurrently.

The private sector objective is usually to minimize some total cost function often represented by time or distance. While the public sector objective is frequently to minimize some response time, for instance in case of fire or emergency or this case running out of stock while the crowd is still waiting, how long will it take the supplier to come through? Even if the store is manned by the supplier who will get their percentage on sales on whatever arrangements are agreed upon, the feeding system to the bulk site must be well structured, that is, ease of accessibility and specific reach by the citizens.

The queuing system is another thing that must be adhered to strictly, in one of the BetterAhead issues it was handled but for this to avoid chaos and enhance efficiency first come first served basis must be followed, there will be a need to served by recognition in this case maybe the physically challenged, let it be boldly specified in the centre that there will be such arrangement as the need arises or any other such recognition that may be agreed upon.

For the maintenance of order and efficient distribution, considering the locally assembled watchers are in order, every concern and fear of possible misconduct must be addressed and their section lead appropriately briefed.

Publicity is key, or else the people won't get the big picture, to create awareness, use local coinage or possibly the predominant blueprint mantra of the major initiators with a spice of creativity. Involving the various market unions, women's organizations even religious organizations will drive the messages faster and set the modalities also.

The success at large is going to be collective from both the initiators and the beneficiaries. Effective monitoring to know when to optimize the process should be kept in mind because plans even the best of it will require modifications, adjustments and even new inputs. After all, plan and groundwork are never the same.