PD CEN/TS 15472:2016

What is PD CEN/TS 15472 – Measurement of a parcel transit time about?  

PD CEN/TS 15472 is an international standard that focuses on the method for measurement of parcel transit time for cross-border parcels is mainly from an e-merchant perspective, especially for small and medium-sized companies. Based on an earlier study, the method will be based on events of the track and trace process. 

Note- 

PD CEN/TS 15472 does not set the quality-of-service standards or targets. 

Who is PD CEN/TS 15472 - Measurement of a parcel transit time for? 

PD CEN/TS 15472 on the method for measurement of parcel transit time for cross-border parcels is useful for: 

• Transportation companies 
• Postal service providers  
• Custom department 
• Packaging unit and logistic service operator 

Why should you use PD CEN/TS 15472 - Measurement of a parcel transit time?  

PD CEN/TS 15472 specified methods for measuring the transit time results of domestic and cross-border parcels, collected, processed, and delivered by postal service providers. 

PD CEN/TS 15472 also informs that the last part of the process (delivery options) is dependent on the country and its historical development of postal and logistic operators - this part of the logistics process is currently too complex for simple measurement. Therefore, PD CEN/TS 15472 will focus on the main part of the process: from the entrance (hand over) in the logistics chain to the first attempt of delivery. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

PD CEN/TS 15472:2016 supersedes PD CEN/TR 15472:2006 which has been withdrawn. PD CEN/TS 15472:2016 has been editorially revised.