Sustainable procurement is no longer a nice-to-have, it is a vital business function for protecting the company’s reputation, mitigating risks and selecting the supply base that will endure for the future of the business. But monitoring environmental, ethical and social/labor practices (the practice commonly known as “Corporate Social Responsibility” or CSR) of suppliers spread across the globe poses a big challenge. Unfortunately, auditing processes usually are not very scalable. This session will showcase a best practice example of how procurement executives can get a supply program off the ground to ensure that their company’s supply network is secure, sustainable and competitive.
- Key drivers and challenges of sustainable procurement
- How to drive adoption and implement change – for buyers and suppliers
- How to select tools for CSR monitoring
- How to engage suppliers to drive lasting changes
Categories: 2017 Fall - Carlsbad, Summit Presentations
SRC Type: All Sourcing, Sourcing, Trends