Jun 9, 2010 10:37 AM

RLS Logistics, a temperature-controlled logistics provider, recently received its highest independent inspection marks to date and a “Superior” rating from the American Institute of Baking. This is the fourth time in the past five years that RLS has achieved the Superior rating.

The AIBI GMP third-party audits provide an opportunity for companies to grade their own quality improvement and self-inspection procedures. Facilities involved in manufacturing and distributing foods strive to meet requirements in five categories designed to keep food products in a facility wholesome and safe. The categories include: Operational Methods and Personnel Practices, Maintenance for Food Safety, Cleaning Practices, Integrated Pest Management, and Adequacy of Prerequisite and Food Safety Programs.

“This is a great achievement for us,” said Jim Green, director of operations for RLS Logistics. “The Superior performance rating from the independent AIBI audit validates the quality improvement programs we implemented a number of years ago.”

RLS Logistics offers transportation, warehousing, packaging, and distribution services. Customers include refrigerated and frozen food processors, importers and marketers, foodservice distributors, supermarket chains, and shopping clubs.

For more information, visit www.rlslogistics.com.