- Three further branches have received certificates from the global consignor organisation TAPA for the first time
- CEO Albeck: More demanding than all security standards in ISO quality management
Three sites in the trans-o-flex Express network have received the highly demanding TAPA certifications for the first time. These are the Expressdienst branches in Driedorf (Hesse), St. Ingbert (Saarland) and Nuremberg (Bavaria), which specialise in logistics solutions for the healthcare, cosmetics, consumer electronics and other high-value, sensitive goods sectors. TAPA stands for Transported Asset Protection Association and is an independent organisation supported by consignors, which has established the highest security standards in transportation worldwide. In addition to the new certification of the three sites mentioned above, the sites in Hürth (Cologne) and Hamm-Rhynern (Dortmund) were successfully recertified in December.
The sites are certified according to the TAPA standard FSR-C 2020. "This standard is more demanding than anything in ISO quality management in terms of security standards. It is the ideal basis for the further development of our security processes and technology," explains Wolfgang P. Albeck, CEO of trans-o-flex. "The highest security standards are vital for a company that specialises in the transportation of sensitive goods," says the company boss. "But it is almost as important to document the level achieved to the outside world."
Certification requires all security-relevant processes to be described. Clearly defined technical security installations are required. Both are audited annually. Lastly, all persons involved in transportation and handling must regularly undertake security training. TAPA, which was founded by discerning consignors
trans-o-flex’s core areas of expertise are logistics solutions for the healthcare, cosmetics and consumer electronics industries and other high-end, sensitive goods. The company has built up transport networks to carry goods throughout Germany and Austria at 15 to 25 degrees Celsius or 2 to 8 degrees Celsius actively temperature-controlled and documented in accordance with EU regulations for healthcare transport. These EU-GDPs require the highest standards for safety and security, cleanliness, reliability and transparency, from which all trans-o-flex customers benefit. trans-o-flex operates internationally via the networks EUROTEMP (temperature-controlled logistics) and EURODIS (in 36 European countries). In contrast to parcel and groupage services, trans-o-flex delivers parcels and pallets on a consolidated basis. trans-o-flex Express offers numerous express and time-slot deliveries, special services such as hazardous goods transportation (without minimum quantity regulation), consignment consolidation and direct deliveries. The range of services is complemented by warehousing, order picking and individual value-added services such as serialisation and deserialisation of pharmaceuticals. This means that the company covers the entire logistics chain from procurement through to fulfilment. The annual turnover of the trans-o-flex companies, which employ a total of around 1,954 people (FTEs, end of 2020), amounted to around 515 million euros in 2020. More information is available at www.trans-o-flex.com
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