Our appetite for Fast Fashion is insatiable. Over half of the clothes we buy on the UK high street we’re made in very low income countries with workers paid as little as 13p per hour. Often those workers are effectively modern day slaves with many being children. And yet according to a recent poll 7 […]
In recent years we’ve seen the number of news stories soar where a well-known company brand is fined for a breach of regulations or lack of compliance with an industry standard. Some of the fines are eye watering and yet it’s the reputational damage and negative press that seem to dismay shareholders the most and
Failure to follow processes or comply with regulations can be costly in any industry. But in thespace sector the results of process failure can be catastrophic. Failure in quality control processes have lead to significant mission failures such as the loss of the Mars Climate Orbiter mission in 1999 (failure to track and double-check all interconnected aspects
Since the pandemic, Maly IT Solutions has moved from office-based working to a remote model. For us, this has provided more flexibility and helped us feel a little bit greener, removing the need to commute. However, it is a little challenging and has not always been smooth, so here are a few tricks we have
Bespoke Software: The Tailor-Made Masterpiece Software comes in all shapes and sizes, and choosing the right fit for your needs can be overwhelming. Three commonly mentioned options are bespoke, customisable, and configurable software, each offering a unique level of flexibility and control. Let’s delve into their differences to help you make an informed decision. Think
It’s amazing how many organisations still rely on manual and paper-based processes (or process steps) for crucial aspects of their business. Whether it’s a physical printed ticket, a paper-based bill or a requirement to fill in an application form or a paper-based record of interactions with a service user. Of course there is always a
Our process tool Okuda is often used for managing complex compliance processes. We hear so much about compliance these days but what actually is it & why is it important? Compliance refers to the act of conforming to & following a set of rules, regulations, standards, or guidelines established by a governing body or authority.
We’ve been rather busy over the last 12 months helping to develop, deploy and support a new digital platform called Cerberus for our client Insight-Regulatory! Cerberus is designed to help financial services companies manage the stringent governance requirements, senior management responsibilities and complex reporting processes associated with SMCR regulations – which for financial services companies, who manage thousands of financial
Ever wondered what it’s like to run a genomics lab? There are a lot of complex procedures and processes to follow when carrying out hundreds of daily tests and experiments to ensure sampling is done correctly and that data gathered is accurate. The stakes are high for lab managers! Get it wrong even once and it
Back in September we had the privilege of running a stand at the first BT Sustainability Festival where we demonstrated how our Okuda tool can be used to monitor and control complex sustainability processes such as emissions tracking and ethical supply chain management! It was an awesome event that brought together many people and organisations
