Results for Supply Chain
Supply Chain News Round-Up (Issue 94)
July 30, 2007 This edition considers how conflict can be fuelled by not only diamonds but also chocolate, and that shareholders are becoming increasingly powerful when it comes to ethical issues. Read more >
Supply Chain news round-up (Issue 93)
May 21, 2007 Briefing looks at recent reports that show companies talk the talk but don't walk the walk when it comes to sustainability and responsibility. Read more >
Suppliers news round-up (Issue 92)
March 30, 2007 Triodos bank explores the path to achieve a green olympic games, Levi Strauss resigns from the ETI and supermarkets are warned they must act on their green promises if the farming industry is to be sustainable. Read more >
Can globalised supply chains be sustainable?
January 30, 2007 Supermarket chains as well as companies in the automotive industry are joining forces to improve working conditions and combat child labour. However, an independent study is needed to see if globalisation can ever be sustainable. Read more >
UK retailers slammed for poor labour standards
December 08, 2006 Tesco, Primark and Asda are criticised by War on Want for poor labour standards. Read more >
Suppliers news round-up: issue 90
November 29, 2006 Tesco investigates child labour claims in India after a Channel 4 undercover investigation; a report challenges UK retailers on domestic supply chain issues; and Wal-Mart reports factory bans after underage labour violations. Read more >
Working conditions still need improving
November 29, 2006 Although a recent report from the ETI suggests key areas still need improvement, it is important to note the significant strides made in workers' labour conditions in the past 10 years. Read more >
Human rights: the story so far
September 27, 2006 After the heated debate surrounding the UN norms on business and human rights, Briefing reveals what's coming next, and highlights some useful tools for managing what is often a controversial area. Read more >
Smoothing out the wrinkles
September 27, 2006 Multinational companies are under increasing pressure to ensure ethical supply chain practice. Briefing looks at how some household names are managing operations all the way down the supply chain,. Read more >