Business smart

Business smart

If you want to lead a successful business, standards have to be part of the equation. The trick is to know what items to focus on.

In this edition, you'll learn about the three business trends - Big Data, Collaborative business and Compliance - that are changing the way we run our companies and how standards are making inroads to help us thrive and survive.

March/April 2014

Business smart

Learn about the three business trends that are changing the way we run our companies and how standards are making inroads to help us thrive and survive.

Spotlight

The water warrior

Duncan Ellison has been fighting for water quality and protecting the sacred resource his whole life. This former Executive Director of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, and a long active member of national and international standardization, ponders the global water dilemma and the role that standardization can play in solving this universal problem.

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by water.

Duncan Ellison

Also in this issue

Big plans for big data

3 March 2014

Smart organizations have long relied on data to help make strategic business decisions. But “big data” has its challenges that need to be addressed before it can have real impact. A new study group will assess and bring greater insight into the complexities of big data and the ensuing role of standards.

The future belongs to those who collaborate

3 March 2014

In today's ever-changing world, companies can achieve significantly more through collaboration. The term is being bandied around more and more in both industry and government circles, offering a timely opportunity for ISO's move forward with a collaborative business relationships framework. This will open doors for greater innovation, competitiveness and successful outcome.

The Pernod Ricard Way

3 March 2014

Drinking is meant to be a social activity. But excessive drinking can be harmful. So can an alcoholic beverage company be socially responsible ? Pernod Ricard seems to think so. Not only does the company take social responsibility seriously, but it has put its long-time reputation and brand at stake.

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