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Andamur shares its iAndamur Innovation program with startups

<<Through an innovation workshop, we showed them our RD&I programme, iAndamur, and how it’s possible to grow and improve with new models based on innovation, networking and creativity>>

The first iAndamur Workshop for Start-Ups took place last July at our headquarters in Lorca. Start-ups from various sectors participated:  ihelpU, Sevensystem, Yohumanize, Reparaciones Técnicas del Plástico, Nivimu, ClimaticCo, APPCC-CONTROLLER and bodies like the INCOOVA programme of the CROEM (the Regional Confederation of Business Organizations of Murcia) and the CEEIC (the Cartagena European Business and Innovation Centre).

The main objective of this workshop was to stimulate innovation in these startups, so we began by explaining our iAndamur innovation programme, which, among other things, includes:

  • The way in which we capture our team’s business ideas, through Design Thinking exercises to stimulate creativity
  • Recognition of workers who transmit their innovative ideas to us
  • Relationships with other innovation organisations
  • The methodology that we’ve created for developing innovative projects is based on Lean Startup and falls within the framework of Standard UNE 166002

The workshop consisted of explaining our own innovation methodology, delving into how to apply it in practice and some of the main mistakes made when developing innovation projects.

We talked about the 4 recognitions that Andamur awards to employees who transmit the most innovative ideas, and we proposed 13 possible recognitions that the participants could use in their own companies.

We also discussed the potential of connecting with a good network of innovation organisations, which help us develop our company’s RD&I. These partnerships multiply a company’s innovative potential.

Finally, through a Design Thinking exercise, we explained how to identify business ideas, looked at some techniques for defining customers’ needs more clearly and the different variants that can emerge from an idea to meet a need, and we created a prototype of the ideas that we came up with throughout the day.

The workshop was guided by our innovation managers: Director of Services, Quality and Innovation Gabriel Veiga Dopico, and Head of Innovation Pedro Núñez del Castillo.

This first iAndamur Workshop for Startups is another example of our commitment to entrepreneurship and innovation, and we hope that all attendees can apply the methodology in their startups.

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These are the changes in the regulations for perishable goods transportation vehicles


On 1 July, the new Order ICT/370/2021 came into force, establishing the technical specifications that all temperature-controlled freight vehicles (for perishable goods) must comply with.

This Order implements an amendment to the annexes of Spanish Royal Decree 237/2000, which regulates aspects such as the procedures for complying with the ATP agreement (inspections, conformity of mass production, etc).

The ATP agreement ensures that perishable goods are transported from one country to another without losing their organoleptic properties and reach the consumer in optimum condition. The method of transport used must therefore be able to maintain the ideal temperature for storing the product.

Change in regulation

Order ICT/370/2021 includes changes in the renewal of certificates for perishable goods transportation vehicles.

Vehicles between 15 and 21 years old (from the manufacture date of the isothermal enclosure, or in other words, the semi-trailer or tank) must undergo tests at a designated test station to verify their thermal transmission coefficient.

Vehicles that pass the check must pass another test when they are 24 years old (and every three years thereafter).

Purpose of the changes

These amendments will set out the provisions relating to conformity of production to make them clearer and promote fair competition between manufacturers. New occupational health and safety provisions are also introduced.

With these changes, the energy efficiency of freight vehicles will be improved while ensuring safety and environmental protection.

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These are the most common penalties for heavy goods vehicles

>> In 2020, the number of driving offences in the freight sector fell considerably. One of the main reasons for this reduction was the situation with the pandemic and lockdowns during 2020.

Despite this significant decline, the Academia del Transportista (the ‘Transport Academy’) informs us of the 5 most common offences in Spain last year.

  • Offences related to driving hours and rest. Breaking the rules on stopping to rest and excess driving hours affects road safety and professional drivers’ health.
  • Overloading offences. Maximum load weight is standardised at European level with very strict regulation. Correct transportation of loads prevents not only penalties but also accidents.
  • Administrative offences. Offences such as driving without an MOT certificate or with expired mandatory permits (driving licence, dangerous goods certificate…).
  • Tachograph offences. Whether because of malfunction, failed inspections or fraudulent use. Tachograph inspections detect offences committed up to 365 days before the information is recorded.
  • Seat belt offences. Many road accidents have serious consequences because seat belts are not worn. In haulage, it’s one of the most common offences.

Tips for avoiding freight transport offences

  • Follow the rules on resting. In addition to sleeping 7-8 hours a day, it’s important that you stick to rest times. Doing so improves driving abilities such as perception, reflexes, decision-making, attention, manoeuvring skill… and this improvement is directly linked to reducing road accidents.
  • Keep track of licences, certificates and inspections to avoid penalties and safety issues.
  • Wear your seat belt. Be sure to fasten your seatbelt once at the wheel.

At Andamur we like #TakingCareOfWhatMatters. Which is why we’re committed to the well-being of professional drivers. The most important thing on transport routes is driver safety and care. Complying with transport rules will avoid not only penalties but also other very serious consequences such as potential accidents. At the wheel, take care of yourself and be mindful of road safety!

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Andamur presents its first Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019-2020

>> In cooperation with the University of Murcia CSR Department, Andamur has completed a full structure cycle in the form of a materiality assessment, CSR Plan and statement via this report.

Andamur has presented its first Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2019-2020 in cooperation with the Murcia CSR Department. The report outlines the company’s commitment, actions and achievements over the last two years resulting from the implementation of its #TakingCareOfWhatMatters CSR Plan, centred on five areas of activity: People; Taking Care of Drivers; The Environment; Corporate Governance; and Leadership and Future.

The report also sets out Andamur’s commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals, viewing them as an opportunity – a way of conducting our business activities in a more responsible way.

For Andamur, the presentation of this report isn’t just another activity – it’s a cause for celebration. Accordingly, on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 July, head office started the day filled with colourful balloons, corresponding to the colours of the 17 SDGs.

In addition to the Andamur family, representatives of the University of Murcia’s Corporate Social Responsibility Department attended the presentation event: Ana Jimenez- Alfaro, researcher and lecturer in the University of Murcia CSR Department and CSR and equality coordinator at BNFIX; Roberto Fuentes, the CSR Department’s head of communication and researcher; and Longinos Marín, the University of Murcia vice chancellor for social responsibility and transparency, and director of the CSR Department, who also spoke about the importance of CSR in businesses, and its relationship with the SDGs.

 

In the words of Longinus Marín: “Andamur has completed a cycle: it has undertaken a materiality assessment that consists of determining the aspects we must work on in the future; it has drawn up a CSR Plan for the future; and thirdly, it has produced a document that summarises everything it’s working on. It’s a very complete cycle – very few businesses in the Region of Murcia have done everything”

For his part, Andamur CEO Miguel Ángel López highlighted his family’s stance on CSR: “For us, CSR is something that’s in our blood – my parents and siblings have been doing it for 34 years in the company. Social responsibility is nothing more than what they’ve always told us we must do, setting the example. Helping in our environment, being dependable, being responsible and doing right by all our stakeholders”

 

Staff had a chance to play a game in which they could demonstrate their knowledge of Andamur’s activities within the CSR framework and their relationship to the SDGs. There were four winners, their prize a €500 donation to a charity of their choice. A total of €2,000 will be donated to the 4 initiatives chosen by the winners of the workshops: Fundación Theodora, Astrade,Apandis and 9 Vidas Berian.

 

Finally, Andamur has created a CSR page on its website where you can download or view the report, find out about its CSR activities and watch a video of the presentation event:  https://www.andamur.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility/

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