Page 51 - Logistics News - September October 2023
P. 51

N E WS

         Value Logistics sets new industry standards


         with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certification


         VALUE LOGISTICS has announced a historic achievement   commitment to ‘getting the job done’ – while consistently
         as the first warehousing and distribution service provider   adding value to its clients’ operations.
         of its scale in South Africa to attain ISO 13485 certification,
         a globally recognised standard for quality management   Oliver Naidoo, Managing Director of JCA, provided valuable
         systems in the medical device industry. This significant   insights into the integral role of standards in building sustainable
         accomplishment has been realised well ahead of the   businesses and stressed how adherence to ISO 13485 and ISO
         January 2025 deadline set by the South African Health   9001 standards positions Value Logistics as an industry leader,
         Products Regulatory Agency (SAHPRA).                 providing a solid foundation for continued growth and success.

            Value Logistics has been awarded the prestigious     Shiroma Bennimahadeo, the JCA specialist medical device
         ISO 13485 certification, reaffirming its unwavering commitment   lead auditor, provided a synopsis of key risk areas within the
         to maintaining the highest standards in medical device    medical device sector and alluded to future innovations and
         logistics. Concurrently, it has also received its fourth ISO 9001    technology changes in the sector, highlighting the importance of
         re-certification, a testament to its dedication to excellence in   adaptability in an ever-evolving industry.
         quality management.
                                                                 Bianca Crossley, Projects Manager at Value Logistics, offered
            The handover ceremony was held at the Value Logistics   a captivating glimpse into the strategic roadmap of the business.
         Johannesburg Super Hub ‘Value City’ in Elandsfontein. Oliver   She shared insights into their intention to integrate compliance
         Naidoo, Managing Director of JC Auditors (JCA), presented   and efficiency, whilst harnessing innovation as a cornerstone of
         the ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certifications to Jattie van Wyk,   their business continuity drive.
         Divisional Director of Warehousing for Value Logistics.
                                                                 This Value Logistics achievement underscores its relentless
            During his acceptance speech, van Wyk             pursuit of excellence and its commitment to maintaining the
         enthusiastically articulated Value Logistics’ company   highest standards in the medical device and broader logistics
         ethos and emphasised the organisation’s steadfast    sector. •







































          www .l o g ist i csn e w s .c o .z a                            SEP T E MB E R/O CT O B E R 2023  49
   46   47   48   49   50   51   52   53   54   55   56