Bengaluru November 22, 2022: Flipkart, India's homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has become the first company globally to be recognised and awarded the prestigious Transported Asset Protection Association Facility Security Requirement (TAPA FSR) multi-site certification for its 75 fulfillment centers. This makes Flipkart the only e-commerce company globally to receive a multi-site 'A' accreditation, signifying "elevated security protection" from the organization.
The certification was achieved by working with DNV, a TAPA-approved Independent Audit Body (IAB). It serves as a testament to Flipkart's efforts towards ensuring the business continuity of its sites through effective program management and mobilisation of its workforce for seamless operations.
Since 2017, Flipkart has adopted the TAPA FSR standard as a benchmark for Security Resilience and Sustainability across its fulfillment centers. In alignment with its endeavor to make commerce accessible, reliable, and affordable, the certification recognizes its aim to provide improved end-to-end supply chain solutions. The TAPA FSR A multi-site certification also includes enhanced IT & Cyber Security modules across its fulfillment centers.
Commenting on the announcement, Hemant Badri, said, "Being the only marketplace globally to receive the highest accreditation from TAPA APAC is an affirmation of our commitment to Risk Management Benchmarking through Global Standards & Certifications. We are confident that this achievement will become an inspiration for many end-to-end supply chain companies to mirror efforts in ensuring the creation of a secure and resilient network in the country."
Mr Tony Lugg, Chairman, TAPA APAC, said, "The TAPA APAC Board congratulates Flipkart on this incredible journey since 2017 to certify to TAPA FSR A its fulfillment centers. Flipkart has positioned itself as the first movers in leading the industry to building a robust infrastructure for the future growth of Indian e-commerce."
Flipkart's compliance with TAPA standards complements its resilience and business sustainability policies and offers multi-fold elevators in building a robust supply chain.
TAPA is the Transported Asset Protection Association13. The Association's Standards, designed 'by the industry, for the industry,' are respected by Manufacturers, Shippers, Logistics Service Providers, Insurers and Law Enforcement Agencies as best-in-class minimum security requirements to safeguard the Supply Chain14. Globally, TAPA has over 2000 member organisations, $3500+$ trained Auditors and $2500+$ certifications across all the 3 Regions - AMERICAS, APAC and EMEA15.
For further information on TAPA APAC, please contact Madu Lokan TAPA APAC Executive Director at madu.lokan@tapa-apac.org or visit the website at www.tapa-apac.org
About the Flipkart Group
The Flipkart Group is one of India's leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Flipkart Health+, and Cleartrip. Started in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to be a part of India's digital commerce revolution. It has a registered customer base of more than 450 million, offering over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Flipkart is known for pioneering services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI and easy returns.
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