1. Gather Information & Make Plans The first step in taking positive action is to gather information about the business. You could look at the number of credit notes issued, cost of outsourced labour, amount of energy used, number of…
Measurement is a process we use every day of our lives. Whether its measuring time, volume, temperature, length, quantity or asking for a pint. It would be difficult to get through a day without it. Measurement is also applied to…
This month Assent Risk Management is focusing on some of the key industries we work in by publishing ‘industry pages’ on our website. These pages will help guide you straight to the services that are most useful to your business.…
As a risk management company, our people are trying their best to prevent things going wrong. We deploy expertise in the form of consultants, auditors and engineers to understand the risks in your business and apply controls to reduce that…
During the infancy for a business ISO might not be top of the agenda, however there are compelling reasons to implement management systems and achieve certification early on. Don’t get in to bad habits. Bad habits can easily develop around…
Why Audit the Supply Chain? It can be very difficult to know if your supply chain is operating in line with the policies and procedures of your business, as each supplier operates independently under its own governance. However, as a…
Announced 26/11/15 As part of the Spending Review settlement the government has decided to wind down the national delivery of the Business Growth Service. No further grant applications accepted after 30 All projects must be delivered by 31 — Original…
Announced 26/11/15 As part of the Spending Review settlement the government has decided to wind down the national delivery of the Business Growth Service. No further grant applications accepted after 30 All projects must be delivered by 31 — Original…
The concept of a “processes” is key in many management systems, frameworks and theories. A process is a “set of interrelated or interacting activities which transforms inputs to outputs”. ISO9001 A process “may define policies, standards, guidelines, activities or work…
