Standard Operating Procedure for many can help to eliminate potential problems in a business. Many are aware that problems arise in business and some would say they may also be prevented by implementing SOP. We like to think we are prepared for any emergency that may arise for our business and realistically that is usually not the case. By organizing these events and understanding which ones happen more than one time and adding them to our SOP may help to more efficiently deal with the issue when it happens again.
Key Takeaways:
- SOP’s are necessary for companies to have a set way of doing things not only for emergencies but also as a way to provide consistent service
- SOP’s help to keep companies in compliance with safety regulators such as OSHA and the like.
- SOP’s can be created by using organizational charts to help create accountability within your company
“As the name suggests an SOP is a step-by-step guide for each important procedure. The general rule of thumb is if you do it more than twice, you should write down an SOP.”
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