Responsible sourcing programs require significant investment in both time and dollars. How does your organization measure the success of its program should it be challenged by leadership or external stakeholders?
New legislation in The United States, governing forced labor, has seen a spike in shipments being withheld at U.S ports. How exposed is your business to this risk?
The arrest last month of an alleged Vietnamese people trafficker shines a light on the developing challenge of forced labor in China.
In Omega’s view, worker health and safety training is often overlooked as a capacity building tool. The potential benefits are very tangible and important impacts can simply be made.
Is your organization launching, or overhauling, its responsible sourcing program? Avoid these common mistakes.
The majority of Chinese factories subcontract at least one production process to a separate, undisclosed, manufacturer. This poses a significant risk to responsible sourcing programs.
A Responsible Sourcing Program is a significant investment. Much more should be done before, during and after the audit, to maximize return.
Responsible sourcing is a complex challenge with a multitude of moving parts.
Forced labor has never been more topical. The subject is complex. Forced labor comes in many forms and exposure to the issue, and how you mitigate risk, is dependent on the industry you operate in as well as the nature of your supply chain.
Whether you are building a responsible sourcing program in 2016, or evaluating the effectiveness of your current model, we have identified 5 key questions you should be asking.