Intertek's Assurance in Action Podcast Network

As the tourism and hospitality industry grows year over year sustainability and resilience have become a major focus by hoteliers globally. Now more than ever sustainable business is needed for continued industry growth. In this episode of Assurance In Action, Intertek's Rajesh Balakrishnan discusses key focus areas for sustainable hospitality management, including ISO 21401, Sustainability m...

In a rapidly changing world, up to date information is important for any decision maker in the supply chain, which is why Intertek has started the Ethical Sourcing Forum series on Assurance in Action. Once a month, Intertek's Supply Chain experts will share their highlights from the previous few weeks and how it relates to an ever-changing, ever-growing global supply chain. This episode featu...

In this episode of Assurance in Action, Richard Cowlishaw, Group HR Director of Clipper Logistics, a supply chain solutions provider, discusses the need for governance through a third party audit, the tangible improvements and benefits seen from utilizing Intertek’s auditors, and Clipper’s motivation for implementing the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) 3 Pillar audit programme. SMETA is...

Cyber risk has been a growing concern for businesses globally over the past decade. In order to mitigate cyber risk companies are prioritising the necessary measures and training to make sure that their intellectual property and private information don’t fall into the wrong hands. In this episode of Assurance in Action, Intertek’s Tatiana Dragolova, Information Security Management Systems Lead Aud...

The global supply chain is becoming more complex everyday. Since our first episode of Assurance in Action in 2018, discussing trends in the supply chain, technological advancements and industry trends have shaped the way brands and suppliers do business. In this episode of Assurance in Action, Intertek’s Catherine Beare discusses key trends in the supply chain covering topics such as climate actio...

In this episode of Assurance in Action, Sabrina Cescolini, Program Manager, Climate Change & Sustainability Services, Jeff Eves, Program Manager, Green Services, and Eric Saigeon, Global Sustainability & Energy Manager discuss what organisations need to look for as they become more sustainable, the steps companies can take to protect the environment, and the standards Intertek offers to he...

Business risk includes any potential threat that could prevent your organisation from achieving its goals. Managing that risk is integral to your organisation’s overall sustainability objectives. Businesses need risk management processes in place that verify its insurance coverage, risk processes, controls and reporting, in addition to verifying a plan for business continuity and disaster recovery...

In this episode on Assurance in Action, Supply Chain Assurance Senior Director, Catherine Beare gives an overview of ethical supply chains in the fashion industry. The fashion industry supply chain can have issues with forced labour, harassment issues, and health and safety hazards. Production can also affect the environment through energy usage, wastewater, emissions to air, and more. These days,...

In this episode of Assurance in Action, Julie Press, Programme Manager for Intertek's Business Assurance Innovation team, discusses sustainable practices for Quality and Safety in an organisation. This episode was also released on our new podcast Total Sustainability in Progress. Quality and safety are an important part of the sustainability of your organisation. They factor into the planning...

In this episode of Assurance in Action, our guests discuss food fraud in the supply chain, and the actions organisations have taken to mitigate it. From vigilance, to out-of-the-box thinking, there are various methods that organisations take to protect their products, and verify the products they receive. Listen to this episode of Assurance in Action recorded live from Alchemy Systems in Austin, T...

In the pilot episode of Total Sustainability in Progress, André Lacroix, Group CEO of Intertek, Intertek's new sustainability solution, Total Sustainability Assurance. Total Sustainability in Progress is a podcast for organisations who are dedicated to a more sustainable future. Listen to the first episode of Total Sustainability in Progress as André Lacroix discusses the need for global acti...

In this episode of Assurance in Action, returning guest Robert Trimble discusses the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH). REACH is a major factor for organisation globally who sells products in the EU. Robert discusses the effects of REACH throughout the supply chain and best practices for a company to stay compliant. Links: About REACH REACH - Intertek Web...

In this episode of Assurance in Action, food industry experts from Intertek and Alchemy Systems discuss the topic of Food Fraud and Food Defence. Food producers and processors are facing emerging risks of product adulteration in the food chain. During this episode, experts Bill Muil, David Muil, and Jorge Acosta discuss actions that organisations can take to mitigate Food Fraud and protect their b...

In part two of this episode of Assurance in Action, Silvia Mera, Program Director for The Mekong Club, speaks on the technological and strategic innovations that the Mekong Club and organisations globally are using to combat slavery. Silvia discusses the use of Artificial Intelligence, Block chain technology, and information sharing to more adequately prevent human trafficking and forced labour. &...

The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, or RoHS, was adopted by the European Union in 2003. Since then, the RoHS directive has been implemented by countries globally. Learn from Intertek Expert Bob Trimble what companies need to know about compliance with RoHS and where he sees the directive going in the future. In this episode, Bob discusses what the directive entails, how companies ma...

The Mekong Club is an NGO which works with companies to eradicate Modern Slavery in the supply chain. In this episode of Assurance in Action, guest Silvia Mera, Program Director for The Mekong Club, discusses her background in social compliance, as well as how The Mekong Club helps industry to fight modern slavery. Silvia also discusses the effectiveness of training, advocacy, and facilitation of...

The risk of bribery can affect every organization, without regard for industry, role or profitability. In this episode of Assurance in Action, Karl Harland discusses the need for anti-bribery controls within organizations and the benefits that ISO 37001 provides. Karl also discusses the distinct benefits of accredited ISO 37001 certification, as compared to a self-managed anti-bribery policy or un...

The Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed consumers lives and business practices by automating tasks and collecting valuable and actionable data. The imaginative future of this technological advancement has left many excited and anxious. Hanny Widjaja, Intertek Business Assurance's Global Commercial Director, discusses how IoT can enable business performance, as well as how IoT may affect...

The ability to keep business operations running during the time of a disruptive event is a key market and performance differentiator for service providers, organizations in the supply chain, or any organization that customers and stakeholders rely on. In this episode of Assurance in Action, Intertek's Will Tyminski and Charlie Clark discuss the ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management system...

Gene Morrison, Intertek Business Assurance group's Global Program Manager for Aerospace, joins Assurance in Action for part two of the two part AS 9100 series episode. Gene discusses what role the AS 9110 and AS 9120 standards play in the Aviation, Space and Defense industry. Gene also shares his thoughts on the growing need for suppliers and service providers in the industry and what ISO 900...

Sustainability and effective use of resources are at the forefront of business concerns for organisations globally. The ISO 50001 standard, which was recently revised in 2018, offers credible and tangible benefits to organisations seeking to improve their energy management and resource consumption. In this episode, Nitin Shahani, Associate Program Manager for Intertek's Business Assurance Gre...

In part one of this two part episode of Assurance in Action, Gene Morrison, Intertek Business Assurance group's Global Program Manager for Aerospace, discusses the Aviation, Space and Defense industry's need for quality and reliable supply chains. We look deep into the benefits of AS9100 D certification and how the standard and latest revision shaped the industry. Gene also offers insigh...

In this episode of Assurance in Action, Americas Food Safety Program Manager and Intertek Expert William Muil discusses the key differences among the industry's most utilized Global Food Safety Initiative-recognized standards. The standards discussed include the Safe Quality Food code, FSSC 22000 and the British Retail Consortium standard. Learn about the key differences between these standar...

Companies globally are driving industry to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly. In this episode of Assurance in Action, Intertek's Green Services Program Manager and Center of Excellence Leader, Jeffrey Eves discusses the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) standard and its benefits for organization looking to reduce their environmental impact. Learn more about &quot...

Discover the major differences among some of the industry's leading Food Safety Management Systems standards in this episode of Assurance in Action. Karin Hansson discusses the new ISO 22000:2018 standard revision as well as the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Further discussed, is the role and history of GFSI in the marketplace, and the measures that are taken to help ensure 'safe...