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quickly as possible in both draft and final report form to enable informed decision-making .
4 . Agility , adaptability and auditability . A well-designed audit program must be auditable to ensure that the program is running as you expect . Agility and adaptability are other critical factors . Implement audit methodologies and systems that can adapt to , evolve , and scale up with your business processes and objectives . New stores , new processes , or future mergers and acquisitions will dictate that your audit methodology changes over time .
At a time when businesses are rapidly expanding and new risks and compliance requirements are constantly emerging , it is critical to get real-time , on-the-ground insights into your operations . Experienced field auditors play an essential part in spotting key risks and issues , leading to proactive performance improvements . However , they also need effective processes and systems . Automated , agile and mobile-enabled audit workflows , coupled with powerful data management and reporting tools help efficiency and enable a deeper , more sophisticated analysis of audit findings .
Bobby Purvis is the manager of safety consulting services at ACRT . He is a highly trained and seasoned environment , health ,
Field auditors must be able to compile and report their findings as quickly as possible in both draft and final report form to enable informed decision-making .
and safety ( EHS ) professional with over 25 years of experience in industrial , civil , manufacturing , general industry , construction , and research and development industries . Purvis has a track record with worldwide recognition for his efforts in the creation and implementation and sustainability of EHS programs . He has served in a variety of roles including EHS director , government consultant , director of safety , compliance coordinator , safety supervisor , and more . Purvis is an OSHA-authorized trainer , National Safety Council instructor , and Department of Transportation trainer , along with other various certifications .
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