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How to secure international trade?

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:17:21 +0000

How do we balance the priorities between the government's interests and organisational objectives? With the proliferation of trade security initiatives showing no sign of abating, there is an urgent need to adopt a common architecture to manage the assurance requirements essential to the public and private sectors.

A global perspective on supply chain risk management

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:10:50 +0000

All goods bought and sold move through supply chains of some description, making the security of goods in transit an issue that alerts everyone. While terrorism is a potential threat, theft is a clear and present menace; it erodes profitability and disrupts supply chains on an on-going basis. The cost of theft is a major driver [...]

Episode 8, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:35:49 +0000

In Episode 8 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Alan Knight, AccountAbility and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications share their thoughts on what it will take for organisations and government to rebuild consumer trust.

LRQA Food Safety Webinar Technical PART 12

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:06:06 +0000

Part 12 of the LRQA Food Safety Webinar is also from the technical presentation of Cor Groenveld. Here he talks about sections 6-8 of PAS 220:2008. the sections dedicated to Utilities, Waste Management and Equipment suitability.

Episode 7, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:53:11 +0000

In Episode 7 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Sandy Sutherland, Head of Technical and Regulatory Affairs for Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) talks about trust, carbon footprinting and the "AccountAbility Gap." The interview was conducted at the Launch of the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn Report at the Lloyd’s Register HQ in London. The research is the latest in a series from AccountAbility, sponsored by the Co-operative and supported by LRQA.

LRQA Business Assurance Quote of the Day, 18 August, 2009 FOOD SAFETY

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:47:17 +0000

Last year the world had a wake-up call with the sudden oil and food price rises. While we know the price of our food, the full environmental costs and the costs to our health are significant and hidden. We need a radical rethink of how we produce and consume our food.

UK Environment minister, Hilary Benn

LRQA certifies DP World Doraleh to ISO 28000

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:17:09 +0000

LRQA has certified the DP World Doraleh port to ISO 28000:2007, the global supply chain security standard. DP World has also announced their goal of having all of their global ports certified to ISO 28000:2007 by the end of 2012. DP World was the first organisation to be ISO 28000 certified, with their Dijibouti port being certified by LRQA in 2006.

LRQA Business Assurance Quote of the Day, August 12, 2009 FOOD SAFETY

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:22:25 +0000

Third-party recognition is important for many of USDA’s audit-based programs. We understand the value of this step as we continue working to strengthen the integrity of the NOP and to build the organic community’s trust in the program.

USDA deputy secretary Kathleen Merrigan on the importance of independent, third-party auditing.

Episode 6, Carbon Footprinting, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:45:10 +0000

In episode 6 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, carbon footprinting and "green issues" are discussed. Featured are Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Sandy Sutherland, LRQA and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications.

Make your voice heard in major supply chain survey

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:43:06 +0000

Professor Alan Waller and Professor Richard Wilding of Cranfield School of Management have launched a research survey on "Supply Chain Strategy in the Boardroom/ Executive Committee"

Research shows more companies are supporting suppliers to safeguard supply chains

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:24:42 +0000

Supporting suppliers has become a critical supply chain issue for many global companies, according to a new study by consultants PRTM

2009 European Supply Chain Excellence Awards Shortlist announced

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:14:06 +0000

The Awards, organised by Supply Chain Standard in partnership with PRTM, has attracted a bumper crop of entries from all over Europe.

Episode 5 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:19:47 +0000

In Episode 5 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Dr Alan Knight, Head of Standards and Related Services at AccountAbility, one of the leading think tanks on corporate social responsibility and climate change issues, and Kate Ives, co-author of the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn report and also from AccountAbility, talk about some of the key results from the latest What Assures Consumers research.

Business Assurance in an Economic Downturn - Robert DuPuy Podcast

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:15:11 +0000

The latest LRQA Business Assurance interview features Robert DuPuy, the Head of Sales and Training for Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance, Inc. (LRQA). In this interview, Robert talks about some of the key issues that organisations are facing during difficult economic times. He talks about management systems, the characteristics of a good management system and the importance of having accredited independent third party certification of management systems.

Key Supply Chain Security Conference covers present logistic security problems from many different perspectives.

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:32:08 +0000

The event succeeded in showing how important it is to follow appropriate supply chain security standards and how it can minimize the risk of potential losses. Download the presentations from the event.

Episode 4, INDEPENDENT ASSURANCE, LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:18:04 +0000

In Episode 4 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, the importance of independent assurance in restoring consumer trust in organisations and government is highlighted. Featured are Harriet Lamb, Fairtrade Foundation, Helen McTaggart of the Co-operative, Alan Knight and Kate Ives, AccountAbility, Sandy Sutherland, LRQA and Solitaire Townsend, Futerra Communications.

LRQA Food Safety Webinar, Parts 5-8 Video Files

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:12:06 +0000

The recent LRQA Food Safety Webinar is now available in smaller segments, starting with the opening session, "Food Safety Issue and Standards" being broken down into 8 individual video files. This post contains 5-8. Click on any of the images below to view that section of the webinar. Here is also the link to sections 1-4 .

LRQA Food Safety Webinar Parts 1-4 Video Files

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:38:22 +0000

LRQA Food Safety Webinar now available

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:23:13 +0000

The July 1st Food Safety Webinar from LRQA is now available for listening, viewing and downloading. The entire session is available as a recorded Webex here. You can also view the webinar in parts with each of the sections being uploaded individually. The first sections will be uploaded tomorrow, covering all of the opening session, "Food Safety Issues and Standards."

Food Safety Webinars Engage Large Global Audience

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:55:08 +0000

The second LRQA Food Safety Webinar, “FSSC 22000 Certification” brought some of the world’s largest global brands and LRQA together, with LRQA’s Global Food Expert, Cor Groenveld, delivering two interactive 90 minute web-based seminars.

Episode 3 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:14:20 +0000

In Episode 3 of the 10-part LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series, Solitaire Townsend, co-founder and Chief Executive of Futerra Communications, offers insight into what businesses need to do to rebuild consumer trust, as well as the role that 3rd parties have in consumer decision making. Solitaire is one of the UK's leading experts on environmental communications. In recognition of her work on environmental and sustainability issues, Solitaire was named as one of the original 15 "London Leaders" by then Mayor Ken Livingstone.

Risk Managers crucial to restoring Trust

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:06:04 +0000

Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (AIRMIC) next chairman, Paul Howard, was recently interviewed by Sue Copeland for this article in Strategic Risk Magazine.

At a time when resources are even scarcer, risk managers are going to have to be much smarter in the solutions we offer and really review the cost benefit of any situation.

Danisco sees Sustainability leading Triple Bottom Line

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:20:58 +0000

According to this FoodNavigator.com article, Danisco’s new sustainability chief, Jeffrey Hogue, will look to build more value from company policies and seeing results on the bottom line – as well as for the environment and local communities.

Business Assurance Links of the Day, June 24th 2009 - Social Media

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:30:39 +0000

Follow Business Assurance at our YouTube! page, on our Twitter page , on the video sharing site, Vimeo and another video sharing site, Veoh .

Business Assurance Thought of the Day, June 23, 2009 - Supply Chain Planning during the Economic Downturn

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:28:51 +0000

This Infosysblogs post takes a closer look at where organisations are investing across their supply chain, breaking it down by location and sector.Interestingly, over 50% of organisations that took part in a recent poll inidated that forward planning was their focus, not maintenance.

Episode 2 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:36:52 +0000

Episode 2 of the 10 part LRQA Business Assurance "Trust and Transparency" Podcast Series. This episode focuses on the "Accountability Gap" that was highlighted in the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn Report. The research for the report was conducted in the UK by YouGov, commissioned by AccountAbility , sponsored by the Co-operative and supported by LRQA. The "AccountAbility Gap" refers to the difference between what consumers think an organisation's responsibility is and how well they are at living up to that responsibility.

Business Assurance Thought of the Day, June 17, 2009 - WHO estimates 10% of all global medicines are counterfeit

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:00:25 +0000

Supply Chain Security is not just about terrorism or on-time delivery. The growing and potentially deadly threat of counterfeit products is the feature of this website. The video brings home the potential dangers in very clear terms.

LRQA Webinar - Food Safety Series, Part 2 - FSSC 22000 Certification

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:44:40 +0000

Following on from the initial LRQA Food Safety Webinar in April, 2009, the second FREE webinar features an update on: The new Global Food Safety Scheme for Food and Food Ingredient Manufacturing, FSSC 22000.

Business Assurance Thought of the Day - Guardian Climate Change Summit Notes

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:03:10 +0000

Here is a collection of notes and thoughts from Guardian Climate Change Summit 2009 in London yesterday, most of which were posted yesterday on our www.twitter.com/lrqa page. First session thoughts and notes Quote from Gavin Neath, Senior VP Unilever "Organisations need to learn humility.For the past 30 years, environmental groups were right, businesses were wrong." Mars looking to work with PAS 2050 the carbon Footprinting for products, according to Fiona Dawson, Managing Director, Mars, UK

Episode 1 LRQA Business Assurance Trust and Transparency Podcast Series

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:05:47 +0000

The 10 part "Trust and Transparency" podcast series is here! Harriet Lamb of The Fairtrade Foundation starts the series with her insight on what it takes for organisations to rebuild consumer trust. She also talks about Fairtrade and how they have done during the current economic downturn. She also shares her thoughts on the What Assures Consumers in an Economic Downturn report, the latest in a series from AccountAbility, sponsored by the Co-operative and supported by LRQA.

New research shows recession is forcing rethink of supply chain strategies

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:18:52 +0000

A recent article on supplychainstandard.com reports on the results from a new survey PRTM conducted following the collapse of the credit markets. The new survey results and analysis reflect the views of more than 75 global manufacturing and service companies.

LRQA Business Continuity Podcast Series, Episode 2

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:40:06 +0000

The LRQA Business Continuity in an Economic Downturn Podcast Series continues with Episode 2. This episode also features global Business Continuity expert, David Austin. Following on from his Video Podcast series, this is the second episode of the audio series. In this episode, David talked to us about integrating BS 25999, the business continuity management system standard into your existing management systems framework. He also talked about the ease with which business continuity works with an organisations environmental, quality, health and safety and security management systems

eMagazine focused on global strategic supply chain management

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 26 May 2009 09:43:05 +0000

This free eMagazine, Supply Chain Standard is a new section within Logistics Manager and it focuses on global strategic supply chain issues

May 22, 2009 Thought of the Day - Food Safety

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:09:17 +0000

Our Business Assurance Thought of the Day today helps bring the US Food Safety situation into perspective. According to Ohio.com,

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US government agency solely responsible for auditing food manufacturing locations across the US did not conduct any audits at all in 2007-2008 in California, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming.

LRQA Business Continuity Podcast Series, Episode 1

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:33:47 +0000

The LRQA Business Continuity in an Economic Downturn Podcast Series starts with global BC expert, David Austin. Following on from his Video Podcast series, this is the first episode of the audio series. In this initial episode, David introduces BC and discusses its origins. He also talks a bit about his personal experience in BC over the past 30 years.

China urged to increase food safety in the supply chain

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:12:40 +0000

Many Chinese food companies lag behind foreign firms in ensuring food safety, partly because consumers do not trust safety certification, said experts yesterday.

Carbon Disclosure Project - Supply Chain Report 2009

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 07 May 2009 10:07:08 +0000

This Carbon Disclosure Project - Supply Chain Report 2009 looks for the first time at how businesses are responding to the call for action and transparency in managing carbon and climate change in their supply chain.

LRQA Management Systems Audio Podcast Episode 1

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:08:53 +0000

Sandy Sutherland is widely recognised as one of the pioneers of Quality Management Systems. He was a part of the team that developed 9001, and currently chairs the drafting group for OHSAS 18001, the Health and Safety Management System standard. In the latest episode of our Management Systems Podcast Series, he talked to www.businessassurance.com about the importance of robust management systems to help organisations survive the current economic downturn.

Business Assurance Thought of the Day, May 5, 2009 - Asia

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 05 May 2009 10:04:08 +0000

Today's quote focuses on the potential of Asia. A book released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and ADB Institution on Monday at the 42nd ADB annual meeting in Bali provides us with our Business Assurance Thought of the Day:

"Asia has enormous untapped economic potential," said ADB President Haruhiko Kuroda, adding "Connecting its diverse economies and peoples through seamless infrastructure will help in achieving an integrated, poverty-free, prosperous, and peaceful Asia and the world."

www.businessassurance.com launches new Asia specific section

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 05 May 2009 09:53:14 +0000

We now have 9 sections in total, with the Asia specific section joining Climate Change, Food, Supply Chain, CSR, Product Conformity, Risk, Management Systems and Business Continuity.

Supply Chain Asia Forum 2009

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:44:36 +0000

Country: Malaysia City: Singapore Event website: Supply Chain Asia Forum 2009 Supply Chain Asia Forum continues to maintain its informal and open platform of open discussions and deliberations of issues and challenges affecting the industry here in Asia. In 2009, the event will be held at Sheraton Towers Singapore from 7-9 July 2009.

Business Assurance Link of the Day, April 29, 2009 : Supply Chain

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:22:12 +0000

Today's link of the day is from a leading supply chain blog. This post is titled, "Seven Habits of Effective Supply Chain Managers."

Chocolatiers to address Supply Chain in battle to reduce waste

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:34:32 +0000

Chocolatiers are set to look beyond the Easter period in their efforts to meet the demands of their stakeholders to reduce waste. In devising new industry measures for retail chains and manufacturers, Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP), a UK government backed programme, says it has begun to look at wider issues of food and material waste across the supply chain.

Business Assurance Thought of the Day, April 17, The Cost of Getting it Wrong

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:52:24 +0000

With Food Safety at the top of the agenda for governments, organisations and individuals, the risk to brands that get it wrong has never been greater. The costs of assuring the food supply chain have been seen by some as "too high" or "not necessary." The example of the Plainview Peanut Company's $14.6 million fine highlights once again the true costs of "getting it wrong."

LRQA Business Continuity Video Podcast Series, Episode 2

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:32:42 +0000

In episode 2 of the LRQA Business Continuity Video Podcast Series, David Austin, one of the world’s leading business continuity experts, talks about the importance of BS 25999, the business continuity management systems standard.

Supply Chain Managers Fear Protectionism

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:53:44 +0000

Supply chain managers in North America, Europe and Asia by a wide margin worry that increasing trade protectionism could push the global recession into a global depression, according to a survey released today.

Kraft speaks out on Customised Food Safety Assurance

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 10:28:13 +0000

Kraft, one of the world’s largest food brands, has spoken out on the importance of an effective, customised food safety management system. A company spokesman said, To be effective, food safety plans must be tailored to each particular product and manufacturing condition. He also added that Kraft was committed to continious improvement, stating There is no [...]

Business Continuity Awards: a decade of diligence

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:00:50 +0000

"The trend towards globalisation makes business continuity more important," says Caddick. "Fraud in the US affects UK businesses. Climate change has more of an immediate impact on British companies now they have outsourced many things to China."

Business Assurance Thought and Link of the Day, March 31st, 2009: Food Safety

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:25:19 +0000

Todays thought and link of the day both refer to a new report, Keeping America's Food Safe.

Only one percent of imported foods are currently inspected, even though approximately 60 percent of fresh fruits and vegetables and 75 percent of seafood Americans consume is imported.

LRQA Management Systems Video Podcast Series, Episode 2

support@businessassurance.com (BusinessAssurance.com) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:54:58 +0000

In this video, Trevor Worsfold of the Leicestershire Probation Trust, talks about the work that the Trust has done in reintegrating offenders back into society. His focus is their work throughout their “supply chain” and their work in partnering with other organisations to expand their reach and effectiveness. His presentation is from the BQF Awards [...]