1. When did NSD Chattogram start its journey and with how many warehouses?

 March 1976 with two old warehouses.

2. How many line items does NSD Chattogram handle currently, and how many did it
handle initially?

 Currently more than 120,000 line items, initially 5,000 line items.

3. What are the key sections under the NSD Chattogram's organizational structure?

 CO, CPAD, CCD, CMD, CTD, Secretariat, Admin Section, and others.

4. List the main responsibilities of NSD Chattogram.

 Supply, Forecasting, Timely Procurement, Appropriate Stowage, Preservation & Issue.

5. Describe the primary function of the Acquisition of Inventory section.

 Survey & Disposal, Receipt Inspection & Preservation, Issue & Stock Control.

6. What are the types of demands that NSD Chattogram receives?

 Warrant of Stores, One Time Sanction by NHQ, Against Survey/BER, Approved Loan,
CR/DR by Dockyard.

7. What is the purpose of the Local Purchase (LP) process?

 To meet short-term ad-hoc or urgent requirements when items are not available through
central provisioning.

8. Outline the timeline for different types of Local Purchase Requisitions (LPR).

 Ops Immediate: within 3-7 working days; Immediate: within 5-10 working days;
Routine: within 7-10 working days.

9. What is the role of the Central Receipt section?

 Receiving all items, sending items for CINS inspection, issuing gate passes for testing,
receiving inspected items.

10. How does the ERP system benefit NSD Chattogram?

 Better inventory and procurement management, uninterrupted logistics support, accurate

forecasting.
11. Explain the function of the Shipping Section under the Material Division.

 Receiving consignments, handling customs and port clearance, sending items to NSD
Khulna and NSSD Dhaka, logistics for UN peacekeeping missions.

12. What is the role of the Issue Control section in NSD Chattogram?

 It receives demands from ships, checks the authority of demands, and manages the issue
process.

13. What are the different types of Local Purchase Requisitions (LPR) based on precedence?

 Ops Immediate LPR, Priority LPR, Routine LPR.

14. How does NSD Chattogram handle unauthorized or faulty demands?

 Unauthorized or faulty demands are canceled by the Issue Control section.

15. What is the significance of the "Sending For Test" (SFT) process in the Central Receipt
section?

 It involves sending items for user approval and inspection before final acceptance.

16. How does the NSD Chattogram ensure effective volumetric use of storage space?

 By implementing a modern racking system.

17. What are the steps involved in the local purchase process at NSD Chattogram?

 Demand, LPR, Invitation to Tender, Tech Scrutiny, Tender Opening, CST, Approval by
CFA, Delivery of Stores, Inspection, Billing.

18. What role does the Bill Section play in NSD Chattogram?

 Prepares bills for the LP Section, sends bills to SFC(N) through Area Budget Office, and
sends NHQ-sanctioned bills within the same fiscal year.

19. Discuss the challenges faced by NSD Chattogram and the measures taken to address
these challenges.

 NSD Chattogram faces several challenges including long lead times for procurement,
multi-origin ships/equipment, unreliable suppliers, inferior quality items, and storage
space shortages. To address these issues, measures such as the implementation of an ERP
system, e-tendering, modern warehouse construction, modern racking systems, and
submitting a master plan to NHQ have been taken. These steps aim to improve efficiency,
storage capacity, and overall operational effectiveness.
20. Describe the demand and supply procedure of NSD Ctg elaborately.

The demand and supply procedure at NSD Chattogram involves several key steps to ensure
efficient logistics support for the Bangladesh Navy.

Demand Procedure

1. Raising Demands:
o Various authorities (e.g., Warrant of Stores, NHQ sanctions, Casual Requisition)
raise demands.
o Types include PSR, Bulk Demand, Parts Identification List, Stock Replenishment,
and Clothing Demands.
2. Issue Control Section:
o Receives and verifies demands from ships and units.
o Processes authorized demands; cancels unauthorized or faulty ones.

Supply Procedure

1. Material Acquisition:
o Local Purchase (LP): For items not available centrally. Steps include demand,
LPR, tendering, technical scrutiny, approval, delivery, inspection, and billing.
o Central Purchase: Managed by DGDP, involves bulk procurement through a
structured process.
2. Distribution of Materials:
o NSD Chattogram acts as the main hub, distributing items to other NSD locations
and directly to ships.
o The Shipping Section handles customs, port clearance, and dispatch.

Support Systems

1. ERP System:
o Enhances inventory and procurement management, ensuring uninterrupted
logistics support.
2. E-Tendering:
o Facilitates online tendering, supplier interaction, and PO management.

Challenges and Mitigation

1. Challenges:
o Long procurement lead times, multi-origin equipment, unreliable suppliers,
quality issues, and storage space shortages.
2. Mitigation Measures:
o Implementing ERP and e-tendering, constructing modern warehouses, and using
modern racking systems.
This process ensures that NSD Chattogram efficiently meets the logistic needs of the Bangladesh
Navy.