Did you know the top three commodities, or highest-risk materials, derived from forced labor are chemical, apparel/textile and agricultural goods? The Uyghur Forced Labor Act (UFLPA) limits the importation of goods produced using forced labor, especially in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region into the United States. It was approved on…
ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier management solutions, announced today that it has acquired Transparency-One, a supply chain mapping technology platform that collects supplier-provided data and real time information to gain unique insights into product visibility, traceability and sustainability. Efforts were led by Executive Vice President & General…
Today, the need for supply chain transparency to ensure safe, sustainable, and responsibly sourced products is a given across many industries. Consumers, governments, investors, and employees alike expect companies to prioritize sustainable practices to build a better future. Sustainability and responsible sourcing are key business drivers. But this was not…
Effective communication is essential when asking your supply chain to participate in a responsible sourcing program. This truth applies equally to all stakeholders throughout the supply chain: the brands, retailers, and manufacturers who spearhead corporate sustainability and compliance initiatives, as well as their suppliers whose support enables supply chain transparency…
Transparency-One, the platform for responsible sourcing, has been named a 2021 Provider to Watch by Spend Matters. Each year the 50 Providers to Watch list recognizes the fast-rising companies in the procurement and supply chain market.
A more sustainable future starts with action today—but the process of developing a successful sustainability initiative is uncharted territory for many. How can organizations translate big-picture sustainability goals into concrete programs? What real and specific actions can organizations take to develop more sustainable and ethical supply chains? We see this as a three-step process.