How does it work?
The IPC Certification of Excellence in the Management and Processing of International Priority Products is an independent review process that encourages postal operators to strive for excellence
It is aligned to the needs of the member posts and the products within an international mail network. Management and staff of an OE facility are fully engaged and involved in the Certification process, while enhancing learning, development and passion for excellence in operations. The process creates an environment where best practice can be identified or shared across the member community.
The main criteria for assessment relate to performance measured against defined standards, such as work organisation, quality of service performance and management, communication with airline companies, handlers, IPC and partner postal operators. Certificates are given in recognition of the management and staff working in an
international site who provide an excellent service quality and who are achieving or exceeding against key performance metrics. The assessment also includes levels of cleanliness, safety, security and signage within an Office of Exchange facility.
Benefits
- One international mail network, adhering to one high standard for the postal customers
- Best practise sharing among experienced posts supported with the expertise of IPC
- Objective review process along jointly agreed criteria incl. certification complementing the internal quality processes of the post
Pre-assessment criteria
To be eligible for certification, the OE must achieve a minimum score on a number of key performance indicators. The OE should be consistently scanning inbound priority products receptacles. Performance requirements are:
• RESDES EDI messages at a minimum level of 97% one year before assessment;
• RESCON EDI messages at a minimum level of 95% one year before assessment.
The IPC Certification team covers all work areas and processes to be assessed. The team observes the operation and work processes. At all key stages of the assessment the posts local liaison participates as part of the assessment team.
The team interacts with management and supervisory staff as part of the assessment and where additional clarification or information is required. The team also engage with staff working in the OE to establish their level of knowledge and training. In addition, the team looks for evidence of written operational and work procedures and their availability to relevant employees in the specific work areas or processes. The outcome of the review is discussed in detail with the local management staff at the conclusion of the review.
More information
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