Advisory Services
Navigate complex challenges and achieve strategic objectives with ACAG’s expert advisory services. Regulatory compliance, performance improvement, risk management, and strategic planning guidance from industry specialists
Navigating today’s complex business environment requires more than compliance with standards and regulations—it demands strategic thinking, deep industry knowledge, and practical expertise. The Australian Certification and Assessment Group (ACAG) provides advisory services that help organizations address complex challenges, achieve strategic objectives, and build sustainable competitive advantage.
Our advisory team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience across industries, disciplines, and geographies. We combine technical expertise with practical business acumen to deliver insights and recommendations that create tangible value. As an independent conformity assessment body, we maintain clear separation between our advisory services and our certification activities, ensuring that our advice is objective and that our certification services remain impartial.
Regulatory Compliance Advisory
Navigate complex regulatory landscapes and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
Services Include: - Regulatory gap analysis and compliance assessment - Regulatory strategy development - Compliance program design and implementation - Regulatory submission support - Regulatory change management - Compliance training and capacity building - Regulatory liaison and representation
Industries Served: - Oil & gas (upstream, midstream, downstream) - Construction and infrastructure - Food and agriculture - Healthcare and pharmaceuticals - Manufacturing and industrial - Government and public sector
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Management System Implementation Support
Expert guidance on implementing and optimizing management systems.
Services Include: - Management system gap analysis - Implementation roadmap development - Process design and documentation - Risk assessment and opportunity identification - Management system integration - Performance measurement and KPI development - Pre-certification readiness assessment
Standards Covered: - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001 - ISO 22000, ISO 50001, ISO 22301, ISO 37001 - Industry-specific standards and frameworks
Note: Organizations receiving implementation support from ACAG must wait a minimum period before seeking ACAG certification, or must obtain certification from another certification body, to maintain impartiality.
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Performance Improvement Advisory
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement through expert guidance.
Services Include: - Performance diagnostic and assessment - Process optimization and efficiency improvement - Quality improvement programs - Operational excellence frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma) - Benchmarking and best practice identification - Change management support - Performance measurement and management
Focus Areas: - Operational efficiency - Quality improvement - Cost reduction - Cycle time reduction - Waste elimination - Customer satisfaction enhancement
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Risk Management Advisory
Develop robust risk management capabilities to protect value and enable growth.
Services Include: - Enterprise risk management (ERM) framework development - Risk assessment and analysis - Risk appetite and tolerance definition - Risk treatment strategy development - Business continuity and resilience planning - Crisis management and response planning - Supply chain risk management - Emerging risk identification and assessment
Standards and Frameworks: - ISO 31000 (Risk Management) - ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) - COSO ERM Framework - Industry-specific risk frameworks
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Sustainability and ESG Strategy
Develop and implement sustainability strategies that create business value.
Services Include: - Materiality assessment and stakeholder engagement - Sustainability strategy development - ESG performance improvement roadmap - Climate change strategy and carbon reduction planning - Circular economy and resource efficiency strategy - Sustainable supply chain development - ESG reporting framework selection and implementation - Sustainability governance and management systems
Frameworks Covered: - GRI, SASB, TCFD, , UN SDGs - Science-Based Targets (SBTi) - CDP, DJSI, and other disclosure platforms
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Supply Chain Excellence
Optimize supply chain performance, resilience, and sustainability.
Services Include: - Supply chain assessment and optimization - Supplier evaluation and development - Supply chain risk management - Supplier quality management - Sustainable and ethical sourcing - Supply chain transparency and traceability - Supplier audit program development - Supply chain digitalization
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development
Support strategic planning and organizational transformation.
Services Include: - Strategic planning facilitation - Vision, mission, and values development - Strategic objective setting and deployment - Organizational design and restructuring - Culture transformation programs - Leadership development - Stakeholder engagement strategy - Performance management system design
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Technical and Engineering Advisory
Specialized technical guidance for complex engineering and technical challenges.
Services Include: - Technical feasibility studies - Technology selection and evaluation - Engineering standards development - Technical specification development - Failure investigation and root cause analysis - Asset integrity and reliability engineering - Technical due diligence - Expert witness services
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Strategic Guidance from Industry Experts
Our Advisory Services
Our Inspection Approach
Understanding Your Context
We invest time to understand your organization, industry, challenges, and objectives.
Diagnostic Assessment
We conduct thorough assessment to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities.
We transfer knowledge and build internal capabilities for sustained success.
We provide hands-on support to implement recommendations and achieve objectives
We work collaboratively to develop strategies and roadmaps tailored to your context.
Strategy Development
Implementation Support
Capability Building
Why Choose ACAG for Inspection Services?
Qualified Inspectors
Our inspectors hold relevant qualifications, certifications, and extensive industry experience.
Global Coverage
Our network of inspectors provides coverage across Australia, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond.
Accredited Services
Our inspection services are accredited to ISO/IEC 17020, ensuring competence and impartiality.
Advanced Technology
We utilize the latest inspection technologies including drones, robotics, and advanced NDT equipment.
Rapid Response
We provide fast turnaround times to meet your urgent inspection needs.
Comprehensive Reporting
Our detailed reports provide the information you need to make informed decisions.
We transfer knowledge and build internal capabilities for sustained success.