Fiat Automobiles recognises TNT Logistics as the best logistics and transport provider
19 May 2005 - 11:21 CET
TNT Logistics South America received the award 'Qualitas' from Fiat Automobiles for the "Best Quality Performance" during 2004 in logistics and transport services. The award, in its sixteenth edition, is given by Fiat's Brazilian branch following a careful selection that involved about 300 suppliers in the country. The assessment is strictly technical, evaluating service performance and quality.The partnership with Fiat Automobiles - one of the first TNT Logistics established in Brazil - started in 1997 with a spare parts and accessories management and distribution contract. The outstanding services provided led to a rapid development of the partnership.
At present TNT Logistics in Brazil is responsible for spare parts collection from suppliers and their transference to the factory, materials management (local and overseas), production line supply within the plant, parts and accessories storage and distribution, CKD and materials management and packaging for exports. Approximately 2,000 TNT employees fully dedicated to the Fiat contract are involved in these activities.
>Fiat reported outstanding gains in the efficiency rate (determined by factors such as lower costs and improved work quality) in all areas managed by TNT Logistics.
TNT Logistics South America's director, Giuseppe Chiellino, says that the award underlines customer satisfaction with the services provided. "Our growing co-operation with this automaker is a sign of the success of this partnership, which is very important for TNT Logistics. We owe this to our team, always committed to our customer's full satisfaction", notes Chiellino.
