SAUDI Logistics, a subsidiary of Banaja Holdings and an exclusive logistic company for the Healthcare industry in Saudi Arabia, has successfully upgraded its ISO certificate from ISO 9001:2000 to ISO 9001:2008. The latest, prestigious certificate is compliant with the International Organization for Standardization in the provision of logistics management encompassing supply/demand, warehousing, and transportation and distribution specialized in healthcare and related lines, confirming that SL consistently meets and exceeds client satisfaction and regulatory requirements throughout the entire organization. In order to secure 9001:2008 certification, SL was carefully evaluated throughout the enterprise from sales forecast, demand planning and customs clearance to warehousing and distribution. The analysis also included a thorough audit of policies and practices governing operations, confirming that these processes are applied with a firm commitment to ongoing improvement. ISO certification complements SL's stringent internal performance standards. The company's mission statement is "A New Vision for Better Health". Ghazi Melibari, Saudi Logistics general manager, announced SL's investment of SR30 million to increase storage capacity by an additional 10,000 pallets in the warehouse facilities and distribution centers, adding that the company will also be marketing their 3PL services to companies other than Banaja subsidiaries. Warehousing and distribution facilities are strategically located in order to provide optimum nationwide distribution of healthcare products. SL regularly conducts extensive internal evaluations to ensure that all employees and processes are in compliance with the rigorous ISO quality control measures throughout every department. An SL spokesman confirmed, "Establishing reliable processes and training our personnel accordingly is fundamental to the credibility of our company. We proactively pursued the new, more exacting 2008 standard to demonstrate our total commitment to ongoing improvement and operational excellence. The independent validation of ISO certification provides peace of mind to clients that Saudi Logistics is dedicated to sound management practices that are thoroughly measured and evaluated."
