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7 Pillars of an Effective Audit Program
In a world where organizations face growing expectations for transparency, consistency, and responsible management, a strong audit program is no longer optional. It is a practical tool that helps organizations understand how well their systems really work, where risks exist, and how performance can be improved over time. From the perspective of an independent inspection body, an effective audit program is not about punishment or fault-finding. It is about learning, improvemen
Dec 22, 20253 min read
The Importance of International Norms in Today’s Global Economy
At its core, quality assurance is about doing things the right way and always looking for better ways to improve. It is not only about checking results, but also about reviewing processes, policies, and outcomes to ensure that education delivers real value to learners. Quality assurance is all about doing things the right way and always looking for ways to make things better. It is not enough to just look at the results; you also need to look at the processes, policies, and o
Dec 17, 20254 min read
ISO 20400: Sustainable Procurement as a Practical Tool for Responsible Growth
This week, quality, auditing, and certification talks around the world have once again made sustainable procurement a hot topic. More and more businesses are realising that buying things isn't just about the price and delivery; it's also about responsibility, ethics, and long-term value. ISO 20400 (Sustainable Procurement) is becoming more popular as a practical guide that helps businesses buy goods and services in a way that is good for people, society, and the environment.
Dec 17, 20253 min read
ISO 56002 Innovation Management Systems: Inspection Perspective on a Growing Global Practice
This week, innovation management is still getting a lot of attention in many fields. More and more companies want structured and dependable ways to manage innovation, not just to come up with new ideas but also to make those ideas worth something. From the perspective of an independent inspection body, this growing focus shows how important ISO 56002 Innovation Management Systems are as a useful and forward-looking framework. ISO 56002 does not endorse serendipitous innovatio
Dec 12, 20253 min read
ISO 21001: Strengthening Educational Quality Through Structured Management Systems
As an independent inspection body, PINO Switzerland continues to see a lot of interest around the world in ISO 21001 (Educational Organisations Management Systems). This week, there has been a clear rise in the need for structured and open management systems in the education sector. This is especially true as learning providers get ready for new academic cycles and change how they deliver lessons. ISO 21001 is now an important standard for schools and other educational organi
Dec 10, 20253 min read
ISO for Emerging and Specialized Standards: A New Era of Precision and Responsibility
In the last few years, businesses all over the world have begun to move towards fields that are more specialised and technical. The global quality community had a big talk this week about how the demand for new and specialised ISO standards is growing. PINO Switzerland, a private and independent inspection body, sees this change as a key step in how businesses get ready for the future. Companies today want more than just basic compliance. They want standards that take into ac
Dec 9, 20253 min read
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