Moving service is a very important and decisive aspect when you intend to change city, state, or country. Professional moving and relocation companies can help you move your belongings safely and efficiently, but they are not all the same. Quality and prices vary considerably from company to company, so to select the right one you should first check that they offer the highest levels of integrity and service.
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Listed below are the most relevant industry associations, global networks, and certifications that monitor the operations and performance of moving and relocation companies, which is a great way to build trust for your customers and validate the quality and excellence of your services.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
The International Organization for Standardization aims to align a variety of standards to build a common international reference framework, thus unifying criteria and standards that guarantee the safety and quality of processes, products, and services. This is a voluntary certification, which shows that companies comply with the established requirements.
ISO 9001: This is an internationally recognized Quality Management System (QMS) standard used by organizations to verify their ability to provide products and services that adequately meet customer needs, as well as legal requirements and appropriate regulations. It guarantees quality and continuous improvement through compliance reviews and evaluations.
ISO 14001: This is the international standard for Environmental Management Systems (EMS), which supports the organization in identifying, prioritizing, and managing environmental risks, endorsing its commitment to implementing processes that guarantee care for the environment during the company's normal operations.
It is an international federation and global alliance that represents the interests of companies specializing in moving and relocation. This community has more than 600 member companies in more than 60 countries. FIDI is responsible for establishing the highest quality standards in the moving industry, implementing the recognized FIDI Accredited International Mover certificate.
It is the international certification that guarantees the exceptional quality of the moving services provided by a company. Meeting FAIM's requirements and quality standards is an essential requirement to become a FIDI member and accreditation requires going through an evaluation process every 3 years.
The International Association of Movers is the largest association in the moving and relocation industry founded in 1962. With more than 2,000 members, IAM promotes the growth and success of companies providing moving, freight forwarding, shipping, logistics and related services in more than 170 countries.
LACMA Certified Packers, which stands for the Latin American and Caribbean International Movers Association was founded in 1969. It's an affiliation formed by a group of companies with experience in international moving and relocation services. It also runs the LACMA Pack program which issues a certification that guarantees the workmanship processes within each company, ensuring that the staff knows and applies the best way to pack goods.
Since its birth in 1988, OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) has been the benchmark for the worldwide moving industry, being a global network of companies and organizations that have proven their service excellence, market influence, financial security, and talent for innovation. OMNI is trusted by the world's leading corporations, government departments, consular offices, and relocation management companies to handle the relocation of personnel worldwide.
The Pan American International Movers Association is an exclusive network of moving companies that meet or exceed quality standards in relocation services. PAIMA encompasses members in key areas of the world and embraces a commitment to the core values of personalized service and high-quality door-to-door service.
Founded in 1964, Worldwide ERC (Employee Relocation Council) is a trade group for the relocation services industry. Its network of professionals, mobility specialists, partners and stakeholders includes nearly 1600 corporations and 10,000 service industry members in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
It is a global non-profit association of companies, NGOs, and academic institutions in 14 different locations. IDCN's corporate members are organizations with international assignments and an interest in recruiting experienced talent. It also aims to support the integration of work assignments in the new country by providing contacts and tools that will grow their career opportunities.
The European Relocation Association was formed in 1998 with the aim of promoting the benefits of professionally managed mobility and relocation services for companies with employees on assignment worldwide. EuRA currently has three approaches to best practice agreed by its members: applying its code of conduct, accreditation through training and accreditation through the EuRA Global Quality Seal.
Harmony Relocation Network (HRN) is a cooperative network of relocation companies providing moving and relocation services worldwide for corporate and private clients. The integration of infrastructure, technology, quality and sustainability is designed to produce a consistently high quality service. They have more than 140 members in 60 countries.
Remember that any company that wishes to offer quality services, particularly moving and relocation services, will strive for excellence, gaining and deserving the trust of its customers.
