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Q4 - 2006
Welcome to BSI Entropy International's Q4 2006 Newsletter.
I hope you find the content and referenced material of value and of course we welcome your comments, thoughts and input on this and future newsletters.
Kindest regards,
Hewitt Roberts, CEO
In this Issue:
A new BSI Entropy International White Paper is now available: ‘Social and Ethical Compliance in the Supply Chain’.
The 6th Annual BSI Entropy International User Conference was held over two days in September in Windsor UK.
Two consultants from Alliance Partners, DS&S and ERM, have received their Alliance Partner Trainer Certificates.
BSI Entropy International had a presence at the GRI G3 Conference in Amsterdam and several BSI MS Communication Forum days in the UK.
We have an upcoming webinar: ‘Improving Social & Ethical Compliance in the Supply Chain’.
BSI Entropy International WHITE PAPER
Improving Social and Ethical Compliance in the Supply Chain
This white paper from BSI Entropy International’s CEO, Hewitt Roberts, provides an overview of the drivers for improving social and ethical performance of a company’s suppliers and the significant benefits of implementing web-based purpose-built management system software solutions to do so.
Abstract
In recent years, competitive pressures, globalization and increasingly discerning consumers have forced retail corporations to increase the number of suppliers they work with and the regions globally from which they source products. As a business diversifies and deepens its sources of supply it simultaneously increases its exposure to a greater number of material, social and ethical risks in that supply chain. Given the number of suppliers typically involved and given the growing social conscience of consumers and an increasing use of the internet, the likelihood of actual brand and reputational harm as a result of poor social and ethical performance in the supply chain is greater than ever before.
As a result, most big brand retailers have not only accepted the need to take responsibility for the social and ethical performance of their suppliers but are increasingly recognizing the benefits of a proactive approach to improving supplier performance. Furthermore, they are recognizing the benefits of using web-based, purpose-built solutions to provide suppliers with the right tools and information to constantly monitor and improve supplier performance over time.
For a copy of this white paper, please click here.
The 6th Annual BSI Entropy International User Conference
The 6th Annual BSI Entropy International User Conference was held 14-15 September at the Macdonald Castle Hotel in Windsor UK. Neil Hannah, Managing Director of BSI Management Systems in the UK gave the keynote address and gave attendees a good introduction to BSI MS. Hewitt Roberts, CEO of BSI Entropy International, gave a presentation on ‘Our Role in a Sustainable Economy’.
Carl Mead, Managing Director, presenting
product strategy to User Conference attendees.
With speakers from Diageo on Working in Partnership, DS&S on ‘e-IMS Implementation of the Entropy System’, Aggregate Industries on ‘Growth & Development of the Relationship’, and other speakers on ‘Supply Chain Compliance’ and ‘Product Strategy’ the audience received valuable information on uses of the Entropy System™ and how it can be expanded within their own implementations. Customers commented that there was a good balance between management practice and the use of the system.
Comments such as “Excellent conference, knowledgeable staff, but most of all a market leading product” (EHS Manager, Lonza Biologics), and “I saw some really helpful examples of best in class environmental management practice, showing how Entropy can really add value” (Environment Manager, BAA ) typified customer responses to this year’s User Conference.
New Alliance Partner Certifications
Congratulations go to two of our newest Certified Alliance Trainers. Vedma Rupnarain, Consultant at Data Systems & Solutions, and Ryan Casey, Senior Consultant, ERM Information Solutions became Certified Alliance Trainers for the Entropy System™. They received their certificates at the BSI Entropy International User Conference in September.
BSI Entropy International at the GRI G3 Conference in Amsterdam
BSI Entropy International is both an Organization Stakeholder and a Tech Partner with the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative). At the important 3 day GRI G3 Conference, Paul Stanfield delivered a presentation on 'A Vision for the Future'. More than 1000 visitors from 65 countries attended the event. They had the opportunity to learn more about the Entropy System and GRI, since reporting in accordance with GRI guidelines is an increasing activity among many current Entropy System users.
BSI Entropy International at BSI-MS Communication Forum days in the UK
BSI Management Systems held a series of Communication Forum days around the UK in September and October. BSI Entropy International contributed with presentations to the Masterclass and Introductory groups at each event in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Gatwick-London, as well as having several staff manning our busy exhibition stand.
Upcoming Webinar
Improving Social & Ethical Compliance in the Supply Chain
Date: Thursday 7 December 2006 at 10:00 EST / 15.00 BST / 23:00 Hong Kong
Duration: 1 hour
Is your business effectively managing social & ethical compliance in its supply chain?
Poor social and ethical performance in the supply chain is terribly damaging to your brand, reputation, share value and the way your customers, shareholders and the market view your company.
Today, businesses are held accountable for the social and ethical performance of their suppliers and this webinar highlights how you can:
- Reduce the risk of brand damage from poor social and ethical performance of your suppliers
- Improve compliance, productivity, predictability and product quality in your supply chain
- Demonstrate transparency and increase credibility with your customers
- Provide timely and verifiable compliance information to shareholders and stakeholders
- Increase the efficiency of your supplier compliance management efforts
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance assessors and verifiers
- Help your suppliers move beyond compliance and toward sustained performance improvement
For detailed information about this Webinar - please click here.
Register for this event by clicking here.
About BSI Entropy International
BSI Entropy International provides software solutions that enable organizations worldwide to improve their environmental, social and economic performance, thereby contributing to global sustainability.
The Entropy System is a market-leading, web-based software solution for enterprise-level risk, compliance and performance management. The Entropy System helps business improve corporate governance and social responsibility by
- continuously improving control, assurance and accountability;
- reducing risks, incidents, liability, and cost; and
- protecting and enhancing brand value and reputation.
BSI Entropy International's customer base includes companies such as AIG Consultants, Inc., Barrick Gold Corporation, BAA, Diageo, Dow Corning, GlaxoSmithKline, Tarmac, Toyota, Vodafone, and Wrigley.