In a world where there are key societal and economic changes, the companies that survive and thrive are those that adapt to the increasingly rapid change in the way in which business is conducted.

More companies are reaching the point where the old ways of doing things are finally deemed major roadblocks to process improvements and true breakthrough thinking.

One of these cultural quagmires is a focus on business compliance. End-users are looking to buy from a compliant supply chain to avoid the perils of damage to reputation that often follows the wake of a public compliance issue.

An effective organisational compliance program should prevent, or minimise legal or regulatory penalties and potential civil litigation. It can help to promote ethical conduct across your company, as well as avoid or minimise damage to reputation.

This requires developing standards and procedures that promote compliance with laws and regulations. The company to commit their resources through a thorough risk assessment and implement employee training to ensure the new standards and policies are adopted throughout the company.

The BPMA Charter is a measurable compliance and service charter. Charter Members stand out from the crowd as subscribing to higher standards – Standards that mirror the requirements of the end of the supply chain. Essentially it’s about brand protection.

The BPMA Charter in collaboration with The British Assessment Bureau (BAB) are running sessions at the recent regional events, so don’t miss your chance to find out the requirements to take your company to the next level and boost business growth. The BAB offer BPMA members a 10% discount to obtain the ISO standards that are part of minimum requirements for most tenders. Book a place in one of the power hour sessions at the regional events below ensuring to register for the charter session (at the end of the registration page).

The free Regional Events offer a guest speaker, a brief update on the BPMA initiatives by Gordon Glenister and a new element which will take over from the round table discussions, which will be informal and fun and will help you get involved.

Join them at any of the following events:

The BPMA South West Regional Event – 17th October 2014

The BPMA Midlands Regional Event – 29th October 2014

The BPMA East Anglia Regional Event – 30th October 2014

The BPMA South East Regional Event – 11th November 2014

Our special thanks to the Sponsors of the regional event:

High Profile, Prodir, CHX Products, Ignite, Senator Pens, Everything Environmental, WCMA, The Carole Group, Kalfany/Kinnerton Confectionery Co, Premier Impressions, The British Assessment Bureau, Sunray Import Ltd t/a Chili Concepts, The Leather Business, Brunel Trade Services and Transworld.

Written by Pinky Van-Lare, Membership, Marketing & Comms Manager, BPMA.