In a world where innovation and progress are constant, the role of Standards across all industries has never been more important. From the meticulous precision required in medical device manufacturing to the sturdy foundations of building and construction, and the intricacies of precision engineering, the adherence to established standards plays a pivotal role in ensuring quality, safety, and reliability.
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International Standards and Sustainability
As businesses start to place more importance on sustainability goals and practices, International Standards play a large role as the ultimate tools to help achieve these goals.
The Ultimate Guide to ISO/IEC 42001
Information Technology - Artificial intelligence
The Standard supports organisations to ask the right questions to help create rules for using artificial intelligence wisely. It acts as a guidebook to make sure an organisation's rules match what they do and their goals.
Introducing Intertek Inform
Rebrand Announcement
As a leading distributor of standards, Intertek Inform provides Standards and Regulatory solutions to facilitate market access. Our collection of 1.6 million Standards from 360+ publishers ensure our customers get faster to market.
Construction and Engineering
Guide to Australian Lighting Standards
Lighting Standards for all construction projects
Indoor and outdoor lighting have vastly different requirements based on the location and activity performed. From working in an office, to lighting a tunnel - projects should meet the benchmarks as stated in their relevant Standards.
What is the NCC and why is it Important?
Learn about The National Construction Code (NCC)
It keeps Australians safe by outlining technical provisions for the design and construction of buildings and other structures throughout Australia. The NCC is a comprehensive code that covers all buildings and more.
Overcoming Challenges in Aerospace Engineering with Standards
Importance of Standards in the aerospace engineering industry
Working in aerospace engineering means an ongoing responsibility to remain compliant and prioritise safety of all involved. Standards are in place to constantly monitor every detail of production, and often the very diverse supply chain.
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Non-compliance in Building and Construction
Construction Worker Standards
Standards and Precision Engineering
Transport and Infrastructure
Warehouse and Inventory Management
Quality Management Systems
Managing a small business requires constant evaluation to stay on track to success. Two important processes to help reach business goals and targets are warehouse and inventory management.
Standards Keeping you Safe on the Road
Road traffic safety (RTS) around the world
Transportation has come a long way in the past few decades with a focus on intelligence, comfort and sustainability. As new technology shapes how people travel, Standards keep the focus on safety.
Why There’s More Than Meets the Eye With Painting
Painting has many roles in building and construction
Painting is a crucial part of buildings, and architects, trades people, building owners and building managers alike should be aware of the importance of a building or material being well painted and adhering to the right Standards.
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Importance of Standards in Automotive Engineering
Process for Delivery of Volumetric Modular Buildings
Standards for Building in Bushfire Prone Areas
Business Continuity
A focus on Business Continuity
Business continuity, preparedness and disaster recovery
In a time of crisis, there are business continuity strategies that can improve organisational resilience. This planning can assist throughout all stages of a crisis, including prevention, preparation, responsiveness and recovery.
Lessons in Business Continuity thanks to COVID-19
The reality of risks
The magnitude of COVID-19 is teaching a hard-learned lesson to many businesses about the business continuity and risk management systems they need to have in place.
5 Standards key to Business Continuity
Prepare for the unexpected with a business continuity strategy
To assist in with establishing or updating a business continuity management system, there are many Standards an organisation can implement to feel confident when preparing for and responding to a crisis.
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Demand Forecasting your Supply Chain
Employee Management after a Disruption
Make Risk Management an Integral part of your Business Success
ISO 9001:2015 Benefits for Businesses
5 Tips for an Effective Logistics Strategy and Plan
Opportunities to improve the workplace following COVID-19
Personal Protective Equipment Standards for face masks
Relying on Standards in a ‘new’ world
6 Types of Business Continuity Risks
Business Continuity vs. Disaster Recovery
Respiratory Protective Devices
PPE Standards for Face Masks
Relying on Standards in a ‘new’ world
8 Benefits of Standards
Supply Chain Security
Medical Devices
Understanding the delay of MDR2020
The Medical Devices Regulation 2020
The transition started in May 2017, and was due to finish in May 2020. There has been an enormous global effort across the industry to meet the new regulations by it's May 2020 deadline, when all previous MDD will become void.
Understanding ISO 14971:2019
The medical device risk management Standard
The third edition of ISO 14971:2019 was published in December 2019 and provides a thorough process for manufacturers within the medical device industry to assess, monitor, and control risks in the creation and use of a medical device.
The Power of Predictability in Medical Devices
Predictability in challenging times within the MedDev industry
Challenging times arise from unpredictable circumstances. Predictability usually translates into low risk situations, whereas unpredictability usually translates into varying types of risk (including residual or inherent risks).
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Quality Management Systems in Medical Devices with ISO 13485
Staying on Top of Regulatory Obligations in the Medical Device Industry
3 Standards to Help with Controlling the Spread of Infection
Guiding Healthcare Providers on Sterilising Techniques
Medical Device Labelling
Medical Devices Quality Requirements
Securing Healthcare Records and Privacy
Medical Device engineering challenges
The Safe Handling of Health Care Waste Materials
MedDev Product Design to Product Development
Control the Spread of Infection
Is EU MDR 2020 the Brexit of the Med Dev industry?
Supporting the response to COVID-19
Performance of Filtering Respirators
Medical Industry and Device Standards
Energy and Renewables
A safe and sustainable mining industry with Standards
Stepping towards sustainability in mining
To say the mining industry is diverse is an understatement. It's an evolving industry that demands constant advancements while reducing costs, all while remaining compliant.
Global interoperability in the Oil and Gas Industry
ISO 15926 in the oil and gas industry
Technology's driving purpose is to make our lives easier. Technology in all its evolving forms helps humans go about their lives more efficiently. But what happens when technologies diverge and advance separately in parallel streams?
Oil & Gas Value Chain
The oil and gas industry supply chain is complex. There are various moving parts and systems to extract, produce and distribute oil & gas products that are so commonly used in everyday life.
Sustainability
Standards for Sustainable Cities
Shaping management processes, services and response to risks
Smart cities and communities are using standards to shape their management processes, services and response to risks in order to become sustainable and resilient.
Top 5 Environmental Standards to help your business
Quality Management Systems
With organisations expected to address environmental issues as part of their business model, the implementation of environmental standards is now more important than ever.
A Better Fairer Sustainable World with Standards
World Standards Day shines a light on the importance of Standards
World Standards Day offers an opportunity to celebrate those who have contributed to developing the millions of Standards that we use and encounter every day.
Procurement
Control Costs and Enhance Profitability
5 Ways procurement helps budgets and profitability
When spending and procurement are conducted with a strategic and risk management based approach, unnecessary costs can be controlled and a businesses' profitability increases.
Standards for Procurement Teams
5 Ways procurement teams can utilise Standards
With businesses, suppliers, customers and the community prioritising the need for sustainable and ethical choices throughout all business processes - procurement plays an important role in aligning expectations in the decision-making process.
The Importance of Procurement
Procurement plays a crucial role in supply chain management
Procurement is the process of sourcing and acquiring goods and services that a company needs to fulfil its business model. It deals with the sourcing activities, negotiation, and strategic selection of goods and services needed by the business.
Technology
Technology Shaping the Logistics Industry
Three technologies shaping the future of the logistics industry
The logistics industry is transforming to make way for the demands of the future. Continually looking for improvements to reduce travel times and increase efficiencies overall, technological advancements play a vital role in this transformation.
3 Ways 5G is Changing the Logistics Industry
The future is here, and the future is fast.
5G networks are spreading around the world, increasing efficiency and efficacy of industries everywhere. Within the logistics industry, 5G will have particularly positive and powerful effects.