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The Future of Auditing: Digital Tools, AI, and Data Analytics
Auditing is changing more quickly than it ever has. A field that used to rely on checklists, sampling, and manual verification is now embracing a digital revolution that promises to make things run more smoothly, give us more information, and provide more reliable assurance results. PINO Switzerland and other inspection bodies need to do more than just understand these changes and prepare certified auditors. They must stay relevant, build trust, and keep professional standard
Jan 133 min read
Agriculture & Agro-Processing: Kenya’s Export Potential to Arab Countries
Agriculture is still one of Kenya's most important economic sectors and a major source of jobs, rural development, and export income. As Arab countries work to make their food supply chains more diverse and their food security partnerships stronger, Kenya's agriculture and agro-processing sectors are becoming more and more reliable, scalable, and standards-driven export partners. This opportunity is not just about volume from an inspection and compliance point of view; it is
Jan 123 min read
Preparing for a Successful Certification Audit: The Ultimate Checklist
Certification audits are much more than a simple formality in today’s quality-focused world. They offer an opportunity to reflect, improve, and confirm that an organisation truly follows the standards it claims to respect. PINO Switzerland is a private and independent inspection body that supports organisations seeking voluntary certification as a symbol of professionalism, transparency, and commitment to excellence. 1. Understand the purpose and scope of the audit Clarity is
Jan 123 min read
What’s the Difference Between Internal Audits and External Certifications?
In today’s fast-moving business environment, organisations are facing increasing pressure to act responsibly, transparently, and with a strong focus on continuous improvement. Quality, safety, sustainability, and ethical behaviour are no longer optional; they are expected. For this reason, internal audits and external certifications are receiving growing attention across many sectors. Although these two concepts are often mentioned together, they are not the same and offer di
Jan 83 min read
Inbound Investment Trends: Arab Capital into Kenya
Kenya has steadily moved up the list of the best places in Africa for foreign investors to put their money. Money from Arab countries has played a bigger role in this growth in the last few years. Arab investors are becoming more involved in Kenya in a number of areas because they have long-term strategic interests, want to diversify the economy, and trade ties are growing. This growing flow of money is more than just a way to make money in the short term. It shows that the e
Jan 64 min read
7 Pillars of an Effective Audit Program
Audits are no longer just about checking papers or making sure that rules are being followed in today's fast-paced work world. A modern audit program is a well-organised way to build trust, boost performance, and support ongoing improvement. An independent inspection body says that a good audit program must be useful, fair, clear, and focused on real value instead of just following rules. Based on what professionals do now and what they have learnt from real audits, these sev
Jan 63 min read
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