Manufacturers today face increasingly complex challenges, from economic instability to compliance pressures and heightened global competition. Most recently, they have come under scrutiny with regard to their ethical and sustainability practices, with consumers paying closer attention to how organizations source, manufacture and distribute goods. According to an Accenture survey, more than half of consumers would
What constitutes ethical practices in global supply chains can vary by country. Yet companies still need to uphold broad ethical standards for the treatment of workers and environmental sustainability. Bribery, too, is a common problem encountered by procurement professionals. In this conversation with SupplyChainBrain editor-in-chief Bob Bowman, Bill Michels, vice president of operations for the
In a world that’s growing increasingly concerned about corporate commitments to environmental and social responsibility, top cocoa producers Ivory Coast and Ghana are planning to make a move that goes against the tide. The West African nations, which produce more than 60% of the world’s cocoa, are preparing to suspend sustainability programs run by private