Testimonial from one of our clients, WeatherForce

Summary

Pascal Barzak, co-founder of Weather Force, discusses the company's mission to provide actionable weather intelligence services globally. He details a partnership with the French Development Agency and the Indonesian Meteorological Agency (BMKG) to enhance marine meteorological services in Indonesia. The project involved sourcing local procurement experts, with the support of Moore’s Holland Indonesia, which handled payroll and legal specifics, ensuring smooth operations. Barzak emphasizes the strong communication and effective legal guidance provided by Moore’s Holland, which was crucial for the success of the project.

Takeaways

• 😀 Weather Force is a company that provides actionable and easy-to-use weather intelligence services for businesses worldwide.
• 😀 The company is co-founded by Pascal Barzak and Christine, with Pascal in charge of International Development.
• 😀 Weather Force partnered with Moore's Roland Indonesia through a referral from the French Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia.
• 😀 The collaboration with Moore's Roland helped Weather Force hire local procurement experts in Indonesia to support their contract with the French Development Agency.
• 😀 Weather Force was awarded a contract by the French Development Agency to assist the Indonesian Meteorological Service (BMKG) in enhancing marine meteorological services.
• 😀 Moore's Roland Indonesia handled critical aspects of the project, including sourcing experts, managing payroll, and assisting with visas for expatriates.
• 😀 Moore's Roland Indonesia’s smooth communication was highlighted as a key factor in the successful execution of the project.
• 😀 Local expertise provided by Moore's Roland in Indonesia was crucial, particularly regarding legal advice on Indonesian law, which was essential for the project’s success.
• 😀 The project’s success was also attributed to Moore's Roland’s ability to navigate local legal specifics that Weather Force could not address from France.
• 😀 Overall, Pascal Barzak expressed high satisfaction with Moore's Roland Indonesia for their professionalism and efficient handling of logistics and legal matters.

Q & A

What is the main focus of Weather Force as a company?

Weather Force is dedicated to providing weather intelligence services to businesses, offering actionable and easy-to-use solutions that can be applied anywhere in the world.

Which organization did Weather Force partner with for their project in Indonesia?

Weather Force partnered with the French Development Agency (AFD) for their technical assistance contract in Indonesia.

What was the goal of Weather Force's contract with the French Development Agency in Indonesia?

The objective of the contract was to support BMKG (Badan Meteorologi Klimatologi dan Geofisika), Indonesia's meteorological agency, in strengthening their capacity in marine meteorological services.

Why did Weather Force need to hire local procurement experts in Indonesia?

Weather Force needed to hire local procurement experts in order to fulfill the contractual requirements with the French Development Agency, particularly for public procurement tasks in Indonesia.

How did Weather Force connect with Moores Holland Indonesia for sourcing procurement experts?

During their first visit to Indonesia, Weather Force was introduced to Moores Holland Indonesia by their contact at the Indonesian French Chamber of Commerce, which helped them source local procurement experts.

What additional support did Moores Holland Indonesia provide beyond sourcing local experts?

In addition to sourcing local procurement experts, Moores Holland Indonesia also handled payroll services for the experts and managed the visa and administrative needs for an expatriate from France working on the project.

How did Moores Holland Indonesia assist with the expatriate's relocation?

Moores Holland Indonesia took care of the visa process for the expatriate from France who came to work on the project in Indonesia for a year, ensuring a smooth relocation process.

What was Weather Force's overall satisfaction with the services provided by Moores Holland Indonesia?

Weather Force was highly satisfied with the services of Moores Holland Indonesia, particularly due to smooth communication and successful achievement of their objectives in sourcing procurement experts and advising on local legal specifics.

How did Moores Holland Indonesia help Weather Force navigate legal complexities in Indonesia?

Moores Holland Indonesia provided valuable advice on the legal specifics of working in Indonesia, which was crucial for Weather Force as they were based in France and did not have the local knowledge necessary for such matters.

What is the significance of the partnership between Weather Force and Moores Holland Indonesia in the context of the project?

The partnership played a key role in the success of the project by facilitating the sourcing of local experts, ensuring smooth payroll management, and offering vital legal and administrative support, allowing Weather Force to focus on their core project objectives.