One of the best recognitions a company can receive it is the Ford Q1 status. Ford Motor Company program granted this certification to companies that fulfill the requirements. There are four main areas where supplier's facility must achieve excellence which are: competent systems, constant improvement, enduring performance and satisfied customers. In order to obtain this honor, the companies need to have other previous certifications like the ISO 9001/ISOTS 16949 and ISO 14001 Certification (QS 9000/TE Certification for M&T only), the Quality Operating System (QOS), the Performance Metrics and the Endorsements from Key Customers.
Recently, with a long history full of success in the truck transportation and warehousing industry, Schneider National Inc obtained the Q1 Certification. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, this company was founded by A. J. "Al" Schneider in 1935. Today, the company is managed in the right direction by its son's Don Schneider. This company is a leading provider of premium truckload and Intermodal services. It is one of the largest full truckload carriers in North America and probably the world's most important buyer of the pumpkin-colored paint that makes its truck so well-known.
Schneider National was the first company to install two-way satellite communications and positioning systems in all its 6,000 over-the-road trucks, the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transactions. The company has continued improving and modernizing its services with new technologies obtaining a major efficiency. For this reason, it is not surprising that Ford Motor Company has honored the company with prestigious Q1 Certification. This award allows them to join an elite group of carriers recognized also for their superior quality and service.
Since 1995, Schneider National has labored with Ford Motor Company managing Ford's freight lanes. They have helped in reorganizing its approach to customer service, operations and leadership. Also, they were supporting its center of attention on minimal client production issues or disruptions. Therefore, this is an award gained due to the hard-work and dedication in this company.
With this distinction, Schneider National will have benefits that include preferred status with Ford Motor Company, that is to say that Q1 companies are have a privilege in consideration before non-Q1 companies for new sourcing. In addition, they will have the recognition of flying the Q1 flag and displaying the Q1 plaque which demonstrate that the company stands in a high-level between the best suppliers in the world. Both Schneider National and Schneider Logistics will exhibit Ford Q1 certification flags at their headquarters. They will also have the opportunity to use this world excellence award for publicity and advertisement privileges.