Sign up to access the rest of the document. Unformatted text preview: What is the Ring of Fire? What ocean does the Ring of Fire encircle? o Most active volcanoes on land are located along the margins of the ocean basins notably within the circum- Pacific belt known as the Ring of Fire ( Figure 7.33).
Conducting an audit is perhaps the most effective way to gain insight into the inner workings of your business. An audit will help you identify strong points and areas of weakness within your business, making it much easier to form a strategy for improvement and increased productivity. There are several different categories of audits you may wish to conduct. A process audit is designed to focus on a set of processes used in your business. It examines each process and adherence to individual specifications and procedures. Staying organized and having an audit checklist will maximize the results of any audit. Step 1. Determine what the final product or overall value of your business is to your existing and potential clientele.
A quality audit is a process by which you review and evaluate an element of your business to ensure that you're meeting certain standards. The standards varyâyou can set them or you can follow standards set by your industry. A quality audit can apply to various aspects of a business, but a few types stand out. You can perform a quality audit of your inventory or service to assure that it's acceptable for consumption by the public. This is particularly important in the case of a product or service that could pose a threat to public safety.