SARMED stands by the people of Thessaly who were affected by the recent floods.

The company donated necessities – water, long-life milk and cereals, following the initiative of the affiliated transport company, Nikolaidis Bros. Also, on her own initiative, SARMED collected products from her customers to distribute them to people in need. PASSALIS G.&I. responded to this initiative by donating pulses and pasta. Nikolaidis Bros transport company provided its vehicles for the goods to reach to the people in need.

We sincerely thank Mr. Dimitris Nikolaidis and Passalis family!

We will stand by the residents of the affected areas at every instance!

NEW E-COMMERCE COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new collaboration with Sport Vision, for the storage of its products, in SARMED’s new-built facilities in Aspropyrgos, Attica, as well as their distribution all over Greece.

Today, Sport Vision is the largest retail chain in SE Europe with more than 640 stores. SARMED took over the management of its supply chain, for its omnichannel strategy in Greece. On a daily basis, SARMED manages the flows of its total inventory both online and offline. Its main brands in the Greek market, are Sport Vision (Sport specialties stores), Buzz (Sneaker stores) & TIKE (Fashion & Limited editions Sneaker stores).

An important addition to SARMED’s wide clientele, following the development of its e-commerce logistics unit.

SARMED, following its intensive development over the past 3 years, is pleased to announce the completion of its new facilities in Aspropyrgos, Attica.

The specific storage complex is another addition to SARMED’s facilities throughout Greece. It consists of 3 state-of-the-art storage & cross dock facilities with a total area of 38,000m² (covered areas), fully equipped.

More specifically, the complex includes:

• New head offices
• 10,000 m² dry cargo warehouse
• 18,000 m² warehouse of all temperature conditions:
• 8,000 m² freezer
• 4,000 m² maintenance
• 6,000 m² dry cargo
• 10,000 m² warehouse specially designed to provide e-commerce logistics services.

The complex, as all the company’s facilities in Greece, has:

• Full asphalt paving in all exterior areas
• High strength industrial flooring in all covered storage areas
• Modern warehouse racking (back-to-back) of anti-seismic technology
• Electro-hydraulic loading ramps
• Automatic fire detection/fire extinguishing system
• State-of-the-art surveillance (CCTV) and alarm system
• Alarm with photoelectric sensor inside the warehouses
• Security & patrols 24/7/365.

A photovoltaic station with an annual capacity of 1,388,410 kWh will soon be added to the complex, an investment worth €550,000. In total, 1,666 photovoltaic panels of 540W each will be used, which add up to a total system power equal to 899.64 kW.

With sustainable development in mind, the design and development specifications of SARMED’s facilities meet all the necessary specifications and harmonize with modern practices to save energy, reduce carbon footprint and above all, to ensure the health and safety of its employees.

George Fardis, Commercial Director of SARMED is distinguished in the FOOD 100 Powerlist 2023 of FOODReporter magazine.
Read more -> https://lnkd.in/df7Yu4H9

Our human resources are the core of our growth and the provision of high quality and added value services to our customers. The respect for our employees and the emphasis on their safety are our central values ​​and our main concern, especially during this period which is characterized by high demand for our services, high temperatures and other special conditions.
SARMED constantly takes care of its people by taking preventive actions, constant verbal communication, written information with instructions for their protection from environmental conditions, provision of basic and reinforcing goods, limiting the operating hours of its facilities, early departure of its people for personal or other reasons, if they desire, etc. At the same time, it supports voluntary actions of the local community.
Our people, by demonstrating dedication, commitment, and responsibility, contribute to the impeccable and high-level quality service provided to our customers. Our customers, acknowledging these special conditions, harmonically cooperate with us and fully support us.
We thank you all very much!

Vasiliki Zoulomitaki, HR Manager of SARMED, presents the challenges that Logistics face regarding human resources, in the #209 issue of HR Professional e-magazine.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/d9_D_DjA

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new collaboration with RODOULA for the storage of its frozen products at SARMED’s state-of-the-art facilities in Mandra Attica.

Today, RODOULA is one of the leading companies in frozen dough and confectionery products in Greece. It is a leader in the field of food service, with a presence in Greek supermarkets and abroad, which continues to consistently offer a future full of quality flavors and innovative products. With steady steps it started its export activity in Europe, the Middle East (Halal certified), America and Canada with great success.

Another important addition to SARMED’s clientele.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new collaboration with ASTOR HELLAS for the storage and distribution of its products at SARMED’s state-of-the-art facilities in Sindos Thessaloniki.

ASTOR HELLAS is currently one of the leading wholesale companies in the Greek market. It specializes in the trade of cosmetics, household and personal care items, as well as food. It was founded in 2002 in Thessaloniki. It is one of the largest distributors of consumer goods in the Greek market. ASTOR HELLAS has two commercial operations; the trade of branded products whose distribution covers the entire Greek territory and the distribution of its own exclusive products which aims at the best combination of price and quality. The company is also active in the HO.RE.CA industrial area with an ever-increasing range of products.

Another important addition to SARMED’s clientele.

Sustainable Business Development Model

SARMED, aligned to its strategic choice for a sustainable business development model, proceeded to the verification of its greenhouse gas emissions (carbon footprint) in accordance with the international standard ISO 14064-1. This standard defines the principles and requirements for the quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals at the organization level and leads to compliance with the relevant requirements of the recent Climate Law. All direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions of the company and other indirect emissions of partners were verified (e.g. transport service providers).

The verification was carried out by the ISO 14065 accredited Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report Verification Organization TÜV Austria Hellas, while SARMED collaborated with PRIORITY consulting company for this certification.

It should be noted that the Company in addition to systematically measuring, constantly implements measures to minimize its environmental footprint.

At the same time, the process of the annual surveillance of SARMED’s Environmental Management and Energy Management Systems in accordance with the international standards ISO 14001 and ISO 50001, respectively, was completed with absolute success. As part of the audit, by the accredited body TÜV Austria Hellas, the specific certifications were extended to SARMED’s new state-of-the-art and energy efficient facilities in Aspropyrgos.

Record of storage of 200,000 pallets

At the closing of the first half of this year, as a result of the investments to increase the storage capacity as well as the circumstantial increase of stocks by its customers, SARMED announces with great pleasure the impressive record of storage of 200,000 pallets in its facilities all around Greece! This number is a milestone for the Greek market and reflects the trust of the older and newer partnerships that SARMED has developed in recent years, but also SARMED’s commitment to excellent customer service. Special emphasis is placed on the quality and reliability of services, as well as the safety of people and facilities, maximizing performance for customers, while at the same time investing in cutting-edge technologies that add value and competitive advantage to our partnerships.
At SARMED we are proud of achieving our goals and our impressive growth in a particularly demanding period.

More specifically:

• We developed new facilities doubling our storage capacity
• We strengthened our infrastructure and systems
• We achieved market leadership in quality and customer experience and
• We built a cohesive executive team as well as a corporate structure, based on modern management and governance practices.

We are dynamically continuing our healthy development, constantly recording achievements … wishing for 1,000,000 pallets!

Supply Chain Awards 2023

Supply Chain Awards announced the big winners on Tuesday, June 13^th, at House 124 in Athens. Representatives of companies, academic and institutional bodies. This 7^th consecutive year, innovative projects and initiatives in the field of supply chain and logistics were awarded. All projects were evaluated by an independent committee of 18 members, including representatives from the academic community and operators of the supply chain.

SARMED received the Silver Award for its superiority in Pescanova’s deep freezing food warehousing services. Those services are supported by the WMS, LVS & Voice Picking developed by Mantis Informatics.

The CFO & Deputy CEO of SARMED, Mr. Petros Tegopoulos, received the award.

NEW COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its collaboration with DEALS SA for the storage project at its facilities in Mandra Attica.

DEALS SA is one of the leading import and distribution companies of fine culinary products. With over 30 years of experience and know-how of the market and raw materials, its aim is to serve the best catering and retail outlets. The company represents some of the biggest brands in the field of beverages, food and equipment categories with over 150 partners in Greece and overseas.

Another addition to SARMED’s wide clientele.

E-COMMERCE – NEW COLLABORATION

Soon after the establishment of its new organizational unit, e-commerce logistics, aiming to offer innovative and specialized solutions in the e-commerce market, SARMED is pleased to announce its collaboration with SPITISHOP for the storage & distribution of its products at SARMED’s facilities in Mandra Attica.

SPITISHOP is the No. 1 linen e-shop in Greece thanks to the preference and trust of its customers and partners. In collaboration with more than 50 manufacturing companies in the Greek and global market, the company has selected and presents in its online store approximately 35,000 codes in white linen, baby goods, lighting, small furniture and decorative items. At SPITISHOP you will find only branded companies with high standards, such as: NEF NEF, Kentia, Nima, Gofis Home, Down Town, Das Home, Ravelia, Inart, Espiel, Lorena Canals, Baby Oliver, Suavinex, Elodie Details, Lorena Canals etc.

SARMED constantly contributes to the success of its customers, with customized solutions that meet daily challenges of the market, as well as with strategic partnerships that rank it at the top of 3PL companies.

Always true to our values and our responsibility towards society and those in need, we organized yet again our annual blood donation day in our premises in Mandra.
Special thanks to all our employees for embracing the cause once again and giving the most precious gift of life!

SARMED participated at the 7th No Finish Line Athens Festival in Kalatrava market at OAKA to contribute to the Organization’s “Together for Children” efforts, in providing immediate and effective support to children, families, and individuals with disabilities who are in need. 8,000 people and 105 groups participated.
Our company ranked on the 47th place, with 41 runners and 337 km in total.

NEW COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its collaboration with PEGASOS SA for the storage of its products at SARMED’s facilities in Mandra Attica.

PEGASOS SA is one of the most reputable distribution companies in Greece. Its sales force covers all supermarkets as well as over 16,000 small retail outlets. The portfolio of PEGASOS SA includes brands such as HARIBO (#1 candy in terms of volume in the Greek market), PANINI (the world leader in collectible products), CORNY (product of the year 2020 in the category: cereal bars), LINDT (the world leader in premium chocolate), as well as products from special collaborations with leading companies based in Greece and abroad.

Another important addition to SARMED’s wide clientele.

Mrs. Fotini Skapinaki, Head of E-commerce Logistics & Mr. Panagiotis Skliros, IT Operations Manager of SARMED, had the pleasure to visit the annual LogiMAT International Trade Show and learn more about high tech logistics solutions and automations. LogiMAT International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, sets new standards as the biggest annual intralogistics exhibition in Europe. This is the leading international trade fair that provides a comprehensive market overview and knowledge-transfer.

Mr. Lefteris Solomos, Transport Director of SARMED, participated as a key speaker at the webinar powered by Optilog Advisory Services, titled “Transportation & City Logistics: Performing Transportation in a subversive environment”, held on 25/04.

Vassiliki Zoulomitaki, HR Manager of SARMED presents the company’s good practices in today’s special issue of Workforce magazine by Boussias Communications for the World Health & Safety at work Day.

Read her related article on page 10. –> https://lnkd.in/gwAa6Svf

#healthandsafetyatwork

SARMED proudly announces that Cathy Christidou, SARMED’s BoD Advisor, is the new Chairwoman of the Hellenic Association of Management Consulting Firms (SESMA).

Mr. D. Karagiannis, Chief Commercial & Operations Officer of SARMED, participated as a guest speaker in the panel discussion “Transport & Logistics: Prospects in the Thriassio Field”, which was under the scientific supervision of EEL, in the context of the “3rd Scientific Conference of Port Organization, Operation, Development & Management». The conference was co-organized by the Port Authority of Elefsina and the University of West Attica.

RENEWAL OF COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce the renewal of its collaboration with AG Europe Bakery SA for the storage of its products in SARMED’s deep-freeze facilities in Mandra Attica, as well as their nationwide distribution.

AG Europe Bakery SA, with three distribution & storage centers for Aryzta Group products in Greece & Cyprus, combined with the highest quality raw materials, the know-how and professionalism of its highly qualified staff, as well as the enormous production potential of factories of the Aryzta Group, meets to the maximum extent, the needs of even the most demanding professional. The company was established in 2017 as a member of the multinational Aryzta group which operates mainly in Ireland and Switzerland, in Retail, Food Service & HoReCa channels in Greece and Cyprus focusing on the different needs of each customer-partner. Through successive acquisitions and mergers, today the Aryzta Group, as one of the largest groups of bakery companies in the world, has more than 53 production plants in Europe, Asia, America, Australia and New Zealand, with breads, baguettes, bagels, burger buns, croissants, sweets, doughnuts, muffins, cookies, tortillas, pizzas, gluten-free products, etc.

The continuous trust from the largest companies in SARMED is a driving force for the continuous development of the services it offers.

SARMED will participate in the Career Days “WELCOME 2023” on March 28^th, 2023, in Serafio City of Athens. The Livelihoods Committee of the Athens Coordination Center for Migrant and Refugee issues (ACCMR) with the support of the International Organization for Migration under the HELIOS program and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, will organise for the 3rd consecutive year the WELCOME 2023 Career Days.

See you there on Tuesday, March 28^th, 11:00 – 17:00!

RENEWAL OF COLLABORATION

SARMED is pleased to announce the renewal of its collaboration with FrieslandCampina Hellas – NOUNOU for the 7^th consecutive year. The collaboration concerns the distribution of its products mainly in Thessaly, as well as in various points throughout Greece, but also in the field of repackaging and storage.

FrieslandCampina Hellas-NOUNOU is a member of FrieslandCampina, one of the largest cooperative dairy production companies in the world with an established tradition of 150 years. In Greece, the company was founded in 1983 and since then has recorded a long and successful course in the market. Today, it has products under the brands NOUNOU, FRISO, MILNER, FINA, as well as DEBIC, FRICO, MIKRI OLLANDEZA, FRAU ANTJE, NOYNOY BARISTA’S GOLD, TOP PRO, for professional use, responding to the modern nutritional requirements of consumers. In addition, since 2004, its production unit in Patras, the NOUNOU Model Factory, has been operating with the strictest quality and safety assurance procedures, implementing, at the same time, sustainability programs to protect the environment.

We are proud of the long-term relationships we develop with our clients and we continue to vigorously maintain and develop the high standard services offered.

The “First Aid” training of 77 executives-team leaders of our company, has been successfully completed. The program was implemented by the Samaritans, Rescuers & Lifeguards sector of the Hellenic Red Cross.

Successful Re-certification and Extension of SARMED’s Integrated Management System

The re-certification process of SARMED’s Integrated Management System by TÜV AUSTRIA Hellas and DQS against certain standards was successfully completed. More specifically, the certifications audited concerned the following standards / specifications:

• ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management
• ISO 22000:2018 for Food Safety
• ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety
• Ministerial Decision 1348/04 for Good Storage and Distribution Practices for Medical Devices
• Regulation (ΕU) 2018/848 for management of organic products

As part of the audit of the Integrated Management System, the extension of specific certifications of the Integrated Management System of SARMED to an additional facility in Sindos, Thessaloniki, as well as to the new facility in Volos, were successfully carried out.

The confirmation of the effective implementation and the continuous extension of the Integrated Management System is one more evidence of our commitment to operate by providing our partners with high quality services that meet their needs and expectations.

The Top Management of SARMED warmly thanks the Heads of Departments and Divisions and all the employees for their active and decisive participation in the successful completion of the audit process.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED proudly announces its new partnership with Nestlé.

SARMED, utilizing its network of selected partners, undertakes the nationwide distribution project of Nestlé’s Garden Gourmet products in deep-freeze conditions.

This partnership ranks SARMED at the top of the 3PL companies in Greece.

RENEWAL & EXTENSION OF COOPERATION

SARMED proudly announces the renewal of its cooperation with Miele Hellas, No. 1 Premium Brand of Electric Devices, for the storage of all its products, as well as their distribution throughout Greece in stores, B2B and B2C (home deliveries). At the same time, we are also announcing the launch of a new project. SARMED has undertaken the spare parts management for all its product categories.

Miele, with faith in the idea of ​​continuous improvement through the motto “Immer Besser”, “Always Better”, constantly provides high quality products to its customers, which set the standards for lifespan, performance, ease of use, energy, design and services. For more than 120 years perfect results have become imperative for Miele.

Miele continues to trust SARMED as the most reliable 3PL service provider with absolute expertise that ensures excellent quality services equivalent to the high standards of Miele products.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED is pleased to announce its new collaboration with BIOAGROS S.A. for the distribution project of its products in all temperature conditions – dry cargo, maintenance, and freezer.

BIOAGROS is one of the largest organic food companies, pioneering in Greece since 1990. It has significant expertise in organic food products and is constantly evolving through the research and development of new products. It studies modern trends, while it applies strict standards in the selection of raw materials and quality control. The company aims to meet the needs of the modern lifestyle and to offer natural and beneficial products for the well-being of its consumers, as well as to improve their quality of life in general].

One more addition to SARMED’s large clientele.

In #134 issue of Supply Chain & Logistics magazine, Dimitris Theodorou, Quality Manager and Dimitris Sakkas, Infrastructure & Project Manager of SARMED talk about energy cost and its footprint in Logistics, as well as about all actions taken by SARMED to tackle with its consequences.

NEW COOPERATION

SARMED proudly announces its new partnership with KRIVEK GROUP OF COMPANIES for the storage and customs warehousing of its products in the new SARMED’s state-of-the-art freeze storage facilities in Aspropyrgos Attica.

For more than 35 years, KRIVEK GROUP OF COMPANIES offers the best meat and seafood products to businesses and consumers every day. It is one of the biggest group of companies in Greece, operating throughout Greece with branches in Athens, Heraklion, Chania, Kos and Rhodes, and abroad. The company’s mission is to add value to its daily practice by producing with care and respect for people, the land and the environment, and promote excellence through top quality and innovative products combined with a high level of service.

Another important addition to SARMED’s clientele.

In #134 issue of RE+D magazine, our Chairman & CEO, Mr. Yiannis Sarantitis, talks about the new era in Logistics and SARMED’s leading position in the 3PL market.

Furthermore, you can watch quotes from his participation at the conference “Leading Supply Chains in a disruptive world” https://lnkd.in/dC5AiTpJ

E-commerce is constantly growing. The pandemic was a catalyst for its significant growth in Greece and worldwide.

SARMED, constantly offering innovative and value-added services and contributing to the success of businesses, invests in the e-commerce market and in dynamic executives to lead SARMED’s e-commerce logistics services. In this context, it designs and implements a plan for the development of its services in the e-commerce market. This plan will be implemented by its new e-Commerce Logistics organizational unit, led by Mrs. Fotini Skapinaki, Head of e-Commerce Logistics.

Mrs. Skapinaki is an established executive in the e-commerce market with many years of experience in its supply chain. Also, she has been an alternate board member of the Hellenic Logistics Company and of GR.EC.A – Greek e-Commerce Association.