Future of Compliance: Embracing Change, Technology and Innovation. Listen to the Podcast.
As costs for risk functions continue to increase, it is crucial to both reduce manual tasks and innovate processes through technological tools and an expanded skill set. In a recent episode of Protiviti’s Powerful Insights’ “Future of Risk and Compliance” podcast series, Protiviti Risk and Compliance Managing Director Vicki Alexander speaks with Nishant Desai, Chief […]
As Manufacturing Is Transforming, Data Privacy Is a Key Risk – And One to Be Addressed Sooner Rather Than Later
Leaders of manufacturing and distribution (M&D) companies don’t rank data privacy among their list of top concerns for their organization this year — or even for the next decade. That’s one of the most striking takeaways from this industry group, based on a new top-risks survey conducted by Protiviti and NC State University Poole College […]
An “All Hazards” Approach to Business Continuity Planning Is Healthcare’s Next Challenge
One of the most important lessons healthcare companies learned during the COVID-19 pandemic is that they need to implement and maintain better strategies, processes and procedures to enable resiliency and recovery. As they seek to mature their business continuity plans (BCPs)/continuity of operations plans (COOPs), not only to satisfy recently increased regulatory scrutiny by the […]
Procurement Is a Key Player in Digital Transformation Initiatives and System Selection Matters
As companies embark on digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, procurement is increasingly considered one of the pillars of that transformation. More than just a necessary back-office operation, procurement plays a critical part in a company’s overall financial strategy, and improvements in that area can cascade across the procure-to-pay (P2P) cycle all the way to […]
As M&As Heat Up, PE Firms Can Enhance Transactional Value in Five Key Areas
Vaccine distribution is ramping up, economies are beginning to recover, and the world is gradually turning the page on the tumultuous past year. For the private equity (PE) sector, which saw deal-making bounce back towards the latter half of 2020, this can only mean one thing: growth. From change in government administration to the rapidly […]
The Why and How of ESG for Manufacturing Companies
Manufacturing companies still wondering whether an environmental, social and governance (ESG) program is necessary have one thing in common: They’re losing valuable time. If companies want to maintain a competitive advantage and thrive in the future, they must begin to prioritize ESG efforts now. Several leading companies across industry sectors are well-advanced in their ESG […]
