FM Logistic obtains ISO 27001 certification and strengthens information systems security

The certification scope includes “all IT-related services (including infrastructure management and integration) operated by the Corporate IT Department, supporting the supply chain management activities conducted by various FM Logistic entities worldwide.”

Paris, July 18, 2024 – FM Logistic, a major player in logistics solutions, has achieved ISO 27001 certification, thus adopting the most stringent international standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This certification marks a new milestone in the Group’s strategy, reaffirming its commitment to guaranteeing the highest data security standards for its clients and actively combating cyber risks within the sector.

ISO 27001 certification to ensure the highest standards of IT security

By obtaining the highest level of certification in information systems security, FM Logistic not only ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data but also strengthens the conditions for a trust-based relationship with its partners and clients. 

This international standard provides a highly advanced framework for managing information security to effectively protect against potential cyber threats, both internal and external. Adopted as a proactive measure, the ISO 27001 certification is an essential tool for ensuring the continuity of FM Logistic’s operations and guaranteeing its clients a maximum level of security. It is the culmination of a collective effort to continuously adapt the Group’s information systems. Over 14 months, technical teams, providing services in all countries and for all Group clients, prepared and documented the necessary evidence to meet the standard’s requirements.

“We have adopted the 2022 version of this standard, which includes 95 rigorous controls such as secure software development, the application of security updates, client data backup, and the securing of access to our servers. These controls were verified by Bureau 

Veritas, a third-party certification body, thus ensuring compliance with international standards,” explains Alexandre Brauner, Group IT Director at FM Logistic.

The validity of ISO 27001 certification is three years, with an annual audit of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) conducted by Bureau Veritas.

A key step in FM Logistic’s operational excellence strategy

In an increasingly demanding context and in response to the rise in IT risks, FM Logistic is accelerating its global security strategy in support of operational excellence. The Group distinguishes itself by its ability to anticipate needs and proactively address market challenges in IT security. For several years, the company has placed security at the heart of its concerns, with consecutive investments in deploying cybersecurity tools and services, as well as managing its human and financial resources. These actions have enabled the company to achieve Gold level security, with a score of 916/1000 awarded by CyberVadis.

Following the certification of its entities to ISO 9001, the integration of the ISO 27001 standard marks a new stage in customer satisfaction, offering additional guarantees on the security and reliability of the services provided.

“The security of our clients’ data is paramount. As an international company, we were committed to complying with the highest certification and offering the best services to our clients. Achieving this certification confirms our expertise and rigor in managing sensitive data and securing the confidentiality of all our stakeholders’ activities. Implementing the ISO 27001 standard, like our previous initiatives, also fosters a security culture within FM Logistic with training and awareness sessions for all company employees,” adds Alexandre Brauner.

About FM Logistic

FM Logistic aims to foster the transition to sustainable omnichannel supply chains. Founded in 1967, FM Logistic is a family-owned company and one of the leading logistics players in France and internationally, with a turnover of 1.4 billion euros. FM Logistic leverages its expertise in consumer product logistics to serve major industrial companies, retailers, and e-commerce players. Its services cover various stages of the supply chain: domestic and international transport, warehousing and inventory management, e-commerce and store order preparation and shipping, co-packing, and control tower services. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for its warehousing activities by 2030 and is recognized as one of the best employers in its sector, as evidenced by the Top Employers France certification for the eighth consecutive year, as well as rankings by Forbes and Capital magazines. It employs more than 27,200 people across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. For more information, we invite you to visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.

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