Efficient procurement is key to the success of TCD, and it has built on initial competencies to create a broad skills base. There have been many changes in the business arena over these last three decades and TCD has always risen successfully to these challenges. Sourcing is one of the most important aspects of the procurement process as it is the initial stage towards providing the customer with what it needs. Timely response and accurate identification of the target product are of paramount importance. TCD's attention does not stop at the identification and offering of a product, as equal importance is given to the logistics element of supply. With a reliable network of packers, domestic transporters, freight forwarders, and warehousing agents, every care is taken to ensure that goods are carefully handled each step of the way until arrival at final destination. TCD places great importance on complying with local regulations imposed by Port, Customs, Commercial and Banking Authorities.