The Comprehensive Guide to Integrated Management Systems Unleashing Peak Efficiency and Performance Download eBook Unlock the true potential of your organisation with “The Comprehensive Guide to Integrated Management Systems.”   This definitive eBook peels back the layers of the complex world of Integrated Management Systems (IMS), offering a clear and detailed roadmap for success.   Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to grasp the IMS basics, “The Comprehensive Guide to Integrated Management Systems” is an invaluable resourc ..read more

The Definitive Guide to Document Control for ISO 9001:2015 Peter Shields May 1, 2023 Content Achieving and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 certification can be a complex and time-consuming process, but with the right document control strategy, your organisation can streamline the journey.   This comprehensive guide will cover everything you need to know about document control for ISO 9001:2015, from the fundamentals to best practices and helpful tools.   Understanding Document Control in ISO 9001:2015 Requirements of Document Control Implementing Effective Document Control Tech ..read more

Streamlining Business Operations with an Effective Document Management System A Comprehensive Guide for Organisations Download eBook If you’re struggling with outdated and inefficient document management practices, you’ve come to the right place.   Our eBook provides valuable insights and guidance on: how to streamline your workflows, improve collaboration, and ensure compliance by implementing a modern document management system.   Download our eBook today and take the first step towards a more efficient and streamlined document management system. Download the eBook: First ..read more

ESG Reporting: What It Is, Why It Is Essential, and How to Get Started Peter Shields March 3, 2023 Content Being a responsible business is more than just good PR.  It’s also good for your bottom line. Sustainable practices can be up to 40% more profitable than traditional ones, according to The Prince’s Accounting for Sustainability Taskforce Report 2017.    But how do you know if your business is truly sustainable? One way is by measuring key environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics through an annual ESG report. How to define ESG for your company Defining ..read more

4 Reasons Why Microsoft SharePoint fails as a Document Management System December 15, 2022 Peter Shields In addition to being a popular Microsoft product for creating business intranets, SharePoint can also be a secure place to store, organise, share, and access information. If used as intended, it is a powerful tool that increases collaboration and knowledge sharing across the organisation.   Once SharePoint has been installed and is under the control of the IT department, it is often seen as the ‘panacea of all ills’. When a QHSE/Business Assurance professional requests a manage ..read more

What is a Quality Management System (QMS) and why is it essential to use one? October 27, 2022 Peter Shields If you are contemplating a career as a quality professional, one of your first tasks is to know what a quality management system (QMS) is and why your organisation should use one.    You will find that the field of quality management is brimming with jargon for example phrases such as “total quality management”, continuous improvement and “six sigma” can be confusing and make it difficult to understand precisely exactly what you need to know.   Therefore, the aim ..read more

Everything you need to know about ISO 14001 August 25, 2022 Peter Shields The terms environmental impact, sustainability and reducing waste are becoming well known now that we all have to minimise the damage caused by years of neglecting the climate and our environment. Many companies have identified how they limit their impact on the environment and the measures they take to mitigate the risk by creating processes that address reducing waste and thus the impacts on the environment and climate.   But where do you begin when it comes to improving the environmental performance of yo ..read more

Your guide to business process management and process automation Automate your processes The introduction of Business Process Management (BPM) provides the ability to discover, design, measure and optimise your processes through automation.   As Workflow (or often termed Process Automation) is an integral element within BPM, this eBook walks you through some of the basics to ensure the transformation to a digital environment is both practical and cost effective. Download the guide: First Name Last Name Email Phone Number Job Title Company Name Download Guide Begin your jo ..read more

The Main Difference between BPM and RPA May 9, 2022 Peter Shields What is BPM and RPA? In order to understand the main difference between BPM and RPA we first need to define what they are used for.   In the past, companies looked at how they could automate individual tasks. This was called RPA, or Robotic Process Automation. This included using software to analyse data and identify patterns in order to predict when a specific action should happen in order for the process to work optimally.   But recently, some new developments have been introduced into our industry that foc ..read more

What is a Risk Matrix, and what are they used for? July 7, 2022 Peter Shields A risk matrix is a chart that displays the likelihoods and consequences associated with risk. The matrix can vary in size from a simple 1×1 chart to more complex matrices with many axes.   They help you decide how to mitigate the risks identified within your processes. In this blog post, we’ll discuss:   What a risk matrix is Why you might use one How to create your own The different ‌types of risk matrices What is a risk matrix? Below, you can see an example of a simple 3×3 risk matrix taken f ..read more