Wholesale and Retail

    Business continuity: the importance of preparing for the worst

    Organizational resilience is the ability of an organization to adapt and evolve with the ebb and flow of the marketplace. This is accomplished via a variety of means including a recovery plan for disaster a mindful approach to keeping up with the changing needs of consumers.

    Published date:

    18/04/2017


    Vaping shops breaking code by selling to non-smokers

    The majority of vape shops in the UK are breaking the industry's code of conduct and selling vaping products to non-smokers, an undercover investigation has revealed.

    Published date:

    07/04/2017


    Food and drink operators urged to follow new sustainability checklist for packaging

    All food and drink operators in the UK are being encouraged to use new guidance which shows them how to optimise their packaging systems in order to continuously improve the sustainability of their value chain.

    Published date:

    27/03/2017


    How are standards increasing trampoline park safety?

    PAS 5000, a new standard addressing the construction and operation of trampoline parks, will help constructors and operators introduce more robust safety protocols, leading to a decrease in the number of accidents.

    Published date:

    27/03/2017


    Governance: why it matters

    The four pillars of organizational resilience are: resilience, business continuity, crisis management and governance. Governance is an essential ingredient in this recipe for adaptability – think of it as the block that rests on top of the other three columns, keeping them upright.

    Published date:

    27/03/2017


    “The little book of Quality Management for small businesses” is here

    BSI has published 'The little book of Quality Management for small businesses’ which is based on BS EN ISO 9001:2015. It illustrates how simple changes can improve customer service, build reputation and help businesses thrive, whether the reader is working as a sole trader or leading a large and complex workforce.

    Published date:

    28/02/2017


    Building organisational resilience

    Organisational resilience is “the ability of an organization to anticipate, prepare for, respond and adapt to incremental change and sudden disruptions in order to survive and prosper.” At first glance, the term ‘resilience’ brings to mind the idea of fortifying a business. But the term is about more than just increasing the robustness of a business – it’s about looking forward to see what might happen and striving to stay one step ahead.

    Published date:

    22/02/2017


    Tesco could be breaking consumer protection law due to out-of-date offers

    A BBC investigation has found that Tesco customers are being overcharged at tills because of out-of-date promotions that remain advertised on the shelves.

    Published date:

    13/02/2017


    New car seat rules too confusing for parents, research shows

    The new car seat regulations send "mixed messages" to parents with most people still unclear on what the rules allow them to do, new research reveals.

    Published date:

    09/02/2017


    ISO 9002 Quality Management System application guidelines published

    BSI has published a new standard; ISO/TS 9002:2016 Quality management systems – Guidelines for the application of ISO 9001:2015.

    Published date:

    23/01/2017