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Asian Tigers continue wildlife support 9/2/2010
In a recent letter to Gordon Bell and Rob Chipman of Asian Tigers, Gary Verstick, General Manager of Save the Tigers Ltd in Hong Kong, thanked them and their team for their continued donations to his charity saying that he was delighted to see that it was comparable to last year's contribution in spite of the economic climate.

"It is our intent to utilise the proceeds towards a special capacity-building project in which we will be training Chinese wildlife officials in the management, breeding and conservation of endangered tigers," he said. "This training will be done on our reserve in South Africa in association with the Wildlife Department of the State Forestry Administration by skilled South African wildlife managers and conservators and will be a significant and on-going enhancement of China's abilities to save this endangered species. It is a reflection of our project's success in innovative rewilding and breeding techniques.
25 Years for Lane in Indonesia 8/1/2010
Asian Tigers Lane Moving & Storage Indonesia is celebrating 25 years in business this year and has also recently renewed its FIDI-FAIM certification. The company is one of only two in Indonesia to hold FAIM accreditation.

Photo: Gerry Lane inpects the crew's tool kits as part of the quality control procedures.
Interdean wins BP's International Vendor Award 3/4/2010
For the second year in a row, Interdean has been awarded the BP International Mobility International Vendor Award.

The BP Vendor Awards are voted for by the energy giant's International Mobility Advisors and highlights the level of customer care received by the company at a global level over a sustained period of twelve months

Carole Crossley, VP HR International Mobility of BP, explained, "Inderdean always provides a consistently high level of service and practical solutions. Lynne O'Leary and her team offer excellent support and service to BP, and resolve any issues quickly and sensitively. We find that with Inderdean, nothing is ever too much trouble."
A gift of literature for Soweto 3/3/2010
Elliott International delivered four cases containing 8000 used books recently to Twenty30, a non-government organisation based in Johannesburg, South Africa for distribution to local underprivileged schools. This completed a trans-global gift of learning initiated by the International School in Bangkok and included the help of Asian Tigers Transpo International Limited of Bangkok and Elliott International in getting the shipment from Bangkok to Johannesburg.

The International School in Bangkok was upgrading its library and decided to donate its existing books to Twenty30 as a result of contact between a South African staff member and the founder of Twenty30. The school approached Asian Tigers Transpo International for help in sending the gift on its way. Asian Tigers collected the books, prepared them for shipment and paid the shipping costs to the port of Durban.

"Asian Tigers has had a long association with the International School, Bangkok. When they approached us for help in arranging this donation, we were more than happy to donate our services for such a worthwhile cuase, knowing our African partners Elliott would be also ready and able to assist us,"

On arrival in Durban, Elliott International took over the shipment, handling customs clearances, storage and final delivery to Twnety30. "Opportunity for a good education for all is the vital ingredient for the eradication of poverty in South Africa. When Elliott International was approached by Paul Ware of Asian Tigers Transpo International to join them in providing a donation of 8000 used books to underprivilged schools around Johannesburg, we had no hesitation in confirming our commitment to this worthy cause," said Brad Barker, Joint CEO of Elliott International. Suzi van Es of Twenty30 says the majority of the books are suitable for primary school learners although there are also books and multimedia for older learners . These will be distributed to around 25 schools in the Soweto and Lanseria areas aound Johannesburg in the next few months.
Sound Transport Award for Voerman International 3/2/2010
Voerman International in The Netherlands has won the Sound Transport award in the category of large corporations for its sound policy on health, safety and absenteeism. The jury consisted of representatives of employers, employees and professionals in safety, health and welfare services. Sound Transport is the new name of BGZ Road Transport and RCW, the Dutch Transport Organisation.

The jury said that Voerman International has a sound philosophy on safety throughout the whole company, including office personnel, when it comes to safety, health and welfare policies. Occupational hazards and absence are addressed at every staff meeting helping the company to significantly reduce absenteeism in recent years.

Piet van Herk, CEO Voerman International, accepted the award: a sculpture. "We received the award for our approach on safety, working conditions and our management of absenteeism. The involvment of our employees on this issue was very important to the jury. It is an affirmation that we are on the right track when it comes to safety, health and welfare policies, which are founded on servant leadership."

Servant-leaders achieve results for their organisations by giving priority attention to the needs of their colleagues and those they serve. Employees have the freedom to be themselves, which strengthens their self-confidence. This creates a culture of trust, motivating employees to achieve organisational goals. Productivity rises, customer and employee satisfaction improves and absenteeism declines.

Grospiron International, a greener future 3/1/2010
In 2009, Grospiron International became the first moving company in France to be certified to the environmental standard ISO 14001. Since the beginning of 2010 the company has reaffirmed its commitment to the environment by using biodegradable, environmentally friendly bubble wrap for packing fragile items and encourages the use of e-mail both internally and with its partners.

" We are happy to have found an eco-friendly product that has all the properties we need. This bubble is tinted green to let people know it is uniquely sustainable," said the company's Operations Manager. The European standard requires that products be 90% biodegradation within 90 days.

The company also adheres to the United Nations Gobal Compact (www.unglobalcompact.org) and its universal principles concerning: human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, which have become part of Grospiron's strategy, culture and day-to-day operations.

OMNI-Connect launched 6/21/2004
New E-Commerce System Gives Global Relocation Network Quality with Choice

OMNI-Connect, the unique e-commerce product developed by Overseas Moving Network International Ltd. (OMNI) has been officially launched at the organisation’s annual conference in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico last month. The system provides all 270 OMNI member companies worldwide with the facility to transfer detailed relocation information directly between members’ back office systems without re-keying, significantly reducing the risk of mistakes due to human error.

OMNI is the world’s leading network of independent international moving companies with members in approaching 70 countries worldwide. Until now it has been impossible for the individual members to exploit fully the benefits of e-commerce as each member operates a different IT system. Now, using technology largely developed by the Wellfound Corporation and using TIBCO software, it is possible for all participating members’ back office systems to ‘talk’ to each other irrespective of the level or type of IT technology employed. The result is a truly integrated global network unlike any other existing in the relocation industry today.

The system has been in development for over three years including its pilot phase between selected OMNI member companies. Using OMNI-Connect, all participating members will be able to swap and update relocation information automatically providing real-time information at both origin and destination and, potentially, making this information available via an internet portal to all OMNI members’ customers.

Ian Waters, the General Manager of OMNI said that it was hard to over estimate the importance of the system to the members and the contribution it will make to the quality of service they are able to provide. “We now have a world leading communication system at least equal to any global company competition. Better still, the way it’s set up, OMNI-Connect can be used and afforded by all our members, large or small.”

OMNI’s Unique Sales Proposition has always been that it gives the quality and worldwide branding of the large global companies whilst providing its corporate customers a choice of company at most destinations. The adoption of OMNI-Connect reinforces this market position: it is a benefit no other global relocation network can offer.

OMNI is rolling out OMNI-Connect within its membership and expects all members to be on line within 2 years.

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Further editorial information from:

Steve Jordan Tel: ++44 1525 402290 Fax: ++44 1525 840347 Email: steve.jordan@omnimoving.com



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Sally McPhail Tel: ++44 1737 222022 Fax: ++44 1737 241767 Email: sally.mcphail@omnimoving.com
OMNI gives E-Commerce the OK 12/1/2003
OMNI’s E-Commerce Provides Even Better Information to Customers and Smoothes the Transfer of Shipment Documentation

Overseas Moving Network International, OMNI, has made another giant leap forward, continuing to lead the international moving industry as the information age reaches maturity. At its annual conference in Prague this year, the global network of over 250 moving companies agreed to pursue and conclude its E-Commerce initiative that will connect all its members, worldwide, with an integrated business information system making the service from OMNI companies even more reliable.

The new e-commerce system has been named OMNI-Connect. It is a hub and spoke system that has the ability to link the back office systems of all its members seamlessly irrespective of the type of system they already use. According to Ian waters, the General Manager of OMNI based in Reigate, England, this is where the key to its success lies. “It’s easy for companies to be linked if they all operate the same systems. But our members all use different systems and that’s what makes OMNI-Connect special.”

For OMNI’s customers the benefits are significant. The system will eliminate errors caused by incorrect translations or transcribing, ensure that information is kept up to date automatically, and speed the transfer of information between members. In future it may also be possible for major clients to link with the system to have real-time information fed straight through to their HR control offices.

To operate the system OMNI companies will not have to change their operating procedures at all. They can input information in exactly the same way they always have done leaving OMNI-Connect to re-format it into the style preferred by the receiver.

“This will be the most advanced communication system in the international moving industry,” continued Ian Waters. “It will allow our members to maintain their market leading position and lay the platform for further advances in the future.”

The system has already been trialled extensively with selected OMNI members and is now available for rollout throughout the membership. It is anticipated that all OMNI members could be using OMNI-Connect by the end of 2005. Already a number of external organisations including shipping companies and airlines have shown an interest in linking their own systems to OMNI-Connect to make dealing with OMNI companies the obvious choice as the information age develops.

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Further editorial information from:

Steve Jordan Steve Jordan Copywriting Tel: 01525 402290 Fax: 01525 840347 Email: steve-jordan@ntlworld.com

All business enquiries to: Gabi Mainzer-Dixon OMNI Head office Tel: ++01737 222022 Email: gabi.mainzer@omnimoving.com
Beyond the Internet 2/26/2002
E-commerce in the moving industry

For decades the moving industry, even the somewhat romantic international business, was viewed to be a little old-fashioned, a bit ordinary, not sexy. But as the moving industry has moved into the 21st Century it has really grown up when it comes to technology. OMNI (Overseas Moving Network International) is leading the way.

With the development of bar code technology in the 1990s the moving industry was quick to recognise the opportunities it offered. Today, it's no longer necessary for surveyors to write endless reams of notes about your move. Now they simply swipe a bar code label to build your inventory. This can then be translated into any language (at the click of a button) and passed throughout the moving chain from origin to destination avoiding misunderstandings and mistakes.

As soon as bar codes became commonplace, so the Internet came on line. Moving companies were quick to offer on-line bookings, portfolio management, tracking services, document scanning and storage; in fact just about everything that could be done on the internet was done on the internet.

But now that the Internet has become a part of everyday life, the industry is moving on again. For years it has been possible for companies to transfer information between departments. Some large companies have been able to keep all information on a central server to provide equal access to all offices. The largest of the moving giants, with multi-national offices, have even been able to network their systems together to provide seamless international transfer of information. But, so far, it has not been possible to transfer information, from one company to another in a format that would easily be assimilated into that company's management system. But, now, that's changing too.

OMNI, Overseas Moving Network International has 270 members around the world, all of which are independent market leaders in their own country. It is the only moving network that has its service 100% verified independently by consultants Cap Gemini Ernst & Young and is, therefore, unique. Information transfer between OMNI members until now, has been handled electronically but not in a seamless way. That is all about to change.

OMNI has recently embarked on an ambitious project that, when it is complete, will provide it with yet another 'first'. OMNI's E-Commerce initiative is set to revolutionise the way in which companies within the network communicate with each other. In future it will be possible for any of these 270 independent companies to transfer information electronically, straight from the office at origin direct into the 'back office' system of the destination agent. The clever part is the way in which this will be achieved even when the companies use a wide variety of management platforms.

The benefit for the customer will be a significantly enhanced service. No more will it be possible for someone to misspell a name, confuse a date, or transpose a telephone number. Now, details entered at origin will be transferred directly through the shipping chain right through to destination without any need to re-enter information. The result will be fewer delays and a much more efficient service.

OMNI is working on the system now and expects to have it in full operation by the end of 2003. Of course to some, multi-national companies, this is not new however, non have the global coverage of the OMNI network and non are able to offer customers a choice of company, both at origin and destination, within a single network.

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Further editorial information from:

Mr Steve Jordan
PR Consultant
Tel: ++ 44 1525 402290 Fax: 44 (0)1525 840347
Email: steve.Jordan@omnimoving.com



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Mrs Gabi Mainzer-Dixon
Member Services Manager
OMNI Head office
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Email: gabi.mainzer@omnimoving.com
OMNI is 100% FAIM 1/16/2002
OMNI Achieves 100% FAIM The guarantee of international moving excellence worldwide

OMNI, Overseas Moving Network International, announces that it has become the world’s only global moving organisation to provide a 100% certified service worldwide. This announcement is the result of a two-year programme of inspection and certification by Cap Gemini Ernst & Young throughout OMNI’s offices worldwide.

For 15 years OMNI has represented the cream of the moving industry. Many of the world’s best known and most trusted international moving companies form its membership. Two years ago OMNI decided that it was no longer content with being recognised within its industry as being the market leader, it wanted to become better known by corporations and the moving public. More importantly it wanted to have a way of proving its superiority in the moving industry not merely rely on subjective opinions.

In 1999, therefore, OMNI committed to ensuring that all its members would be assessed for and achieve the FAIM* quality standard, administered and monitored by consultants Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, by the end of 2001. The deadline now passed, OMNI is proud to say that all its members now operate to the FAIM standard making it the only global network with 100% verified quality.

The FAIM standard has been specifically designed for the international moving industry and is quickly becoming the global benchmark for excellence within the industry. FAIM covers every aspect of a moving company’s administration and operational procedure as well as ensuring the quality of its equipment and facilities.

In practical terms the achievement of FAIM throughout the organisation offers HR managers worldwide with a foolproof way of locating top quality international moving companies both in their own country and, more importantly, at destination. “Choosing a moving company in your own country is easy, mainly because you have some track record to help,” said Ian waters, General Manager of OMNI. “Finding reliable companies abroad can be much more difficult particularly in unfamiliar destinations. The FAIM standard now means that HR managers can be confident that OMNI standards will be equal to the highest anywhere in the world no matter where they are being performed.”

Announcing the good news to the OMNI membership at a meeting in Las Vegas, OMNI president Patrick Oman said that this was a milestone for the organisation. “For the first time HR managers have a totally independent and consistent quality reference worldwide. OMNI is proud to be the first organisation in the industry to have attained this unique market position.”

To check the OMNI members in your area, or anywhere in the world, take a look at the OMNI website on www.omnimoving.com or email: omnihq@omnimoving.com for more information.

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* FAIM = FIDI Accredited International Mover. FIDI is the worldwide moving federation based in Brussels.



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Steve Jordan Steve Jordan Marketing Tel: ++44 1525 402290 Fax: ++44 1525 840347 Email: steve-jordan@ntlworld.com

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Ian Waters OMNI Priory House 45-51 High Street Reigate Surrey England, RH2 9AE Tel: ++44 (0) 1737 222022 Fax: ++44 (0) 1737 241767 Email: omnihq@omnimoving.com Website: www.omnimoving.com

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