Take a proactive approach to compliance and risk management in transportation and distribution with CHAS.
Compliance And Risk Management Services For The Transportation and Distribution Industry
Supply chains in the transportation and logistics industry are going through important changes in the digital age, creating new methods of service delivery and driving integrations with increasingly advanced technology. These developments, in turn, have led to the emergence of new supply chain risks that require effective management.
CHAS supports contractors (suppliers) and clients (buyers) in the transportation and distribution industry with our full suite of compliance and risk management solutions. We can help your organisation stay on top of evolving risks in the transport and distribution sector, mapping the implications of new threats so you can respond with the appropriate measures and policies. Our award-winning assessments are designed to help improve the safety, sustainability and efficiency of your transport supply chains.
At CHAS, we’re committed to raising standards in the transport and distribution industry, helping companies become safer, more sustainable, ethical and productive. Our assessment and membership packages and supply chain risk management solutions can scale alongside your needs, whether you’re a small and medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) or a large business in the transport and logistics sector.
CHAS For Contractors In Transportation And Distribution: Award-Winning Risk Management Solutions
Faster Assessment With No PQQ Duplication
We’ve simplified the process of achieving and renewing your compliance by fixing the problem of prequalification questionnaire (PQQ) duplication. With CHAS, you no longer have to go through multiple assessment bodies and complete redundant assessments to achieve supply chain compliance. You’ll be saving both time and money by completing all your risk assessments with a single assessment body.
A CHAS assessor will be assigned to you within 24 hours of submitting your application. Fast-tracked applications will be responded to in 48 hours, whilst regular applications will have a 10-day turnover.
Get Expert Advice On Risk Management In Transportation and Distribution
Risk management in logistics and transportation encompasses compliance with health and safety, financial, environmental and quality management standards among many others.
Our expert team can help you identify and manage a wide range of risks in the transportation and distribution industry. We are pioneers and co-founders of three leading assessment schemes: SSIP, PAS 91 and the Common Assessment Standard. This means we are perfectly positioned to provide all the risk management services you need under one roof.
Safeguard Your Business From Liability And Legal Troubles
The wide variety of risks in transportation and logistics operations require companies to safeguard their reputation. Workplace accidents, fraud, modern slavery, environmental scandals, and other law violations can seriously damage your reputation, lead to penalties, or shut down your organisation.
CHAS is a co-founder of the Common Assessment Standard, the elite standard of assessment that covers 13 key areas of risk management. We can help you meet the requirements of the most comprehensive assessment programme and protect your business from legal liability and reputational damage.
Connect With Clients And Win More Work
CHAS members can connect with our growing network of 2,000 CHAS clients across the UK through VeriforceOne — our dedicated online portal for CHAS contractors.
Match with clients that need suitably qualified transportation and distribution contractors in their supply chains. Bid on tenders and prequalify for exclusive work opportunities from one convenient portal.
Access Training And Business Resources
All CHAS members get exclusive access to our growing bank of compliance and risk management tools and resources, including discounted training courses, free legal advice and exclusive savings with Tradepoint, Speedy Hire, Checkatrade and more.
These resources will help you demonstrate compliance and upskill your workforce to protect your company from disruptions and supply chain risks.
CHAS for Transport Organisations: Agile Risk Management Solutions For A Fast-Moving Industry
Streamline Logistics Procurement
Join CHAS as a Client and match with prequalified logistics contractors with your target compliance level using our Contractor Search Tool.
The Contractor Search Tool simplifies procurement, allowing you to explore our database of over 32,500 contractors across the UK who have been assessed to the CHAS Standard. Find transportation and distribution companies with the right experience, skills, and qualifications in your desired location.
Best of all, becoming a CHAS client is 100% FREE.
Monitor Your Supply Chain Compliance Levels Through the Client Portal
The VeriforceOne Client Portal is our cloud-based supply chain and risk management dashboard for all our client tools, services and resources. Use it to find qualified contractors, generate reports and monitor your compliance levels in real-time.
The VeriforceOne Client Portal also lets you drill down to each contractor’s profile, add projects for tender and manage your supply chain compliance at the click of a button.
Protect Your Transportation And Distribution Supply Chain And Reputation
Working with contractors in the logistics sector who have been assessed to the CHAS Standard will ensure that your supply chain network comprises businesses and professionals who share your commitment to compliance and risk management.
Get expedited access to contractors that have demonstrated compliance in up to 13 areas of risk management, giving you peace of mind knowing that your supply chain is in good hands.
Learn More About How CHAS Can Help Your Business
Speak with a CHAS advisor to learn more about how CHAS can help your transport and distribution organisation mitigate supply chain risks. Get advice on choosing the appropriate CHAS assessment and membership package for contractors or increasing your compliance levels as a client.