A 12-Point Supplier Responsibility Checklist<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>PurchTips edition #313<\/p>\n<\/div>
How Socially Responsible Are Your Suppliers?<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>Supply chain social responsibility could become as important as cost in supplier selection in the next five years. For greater social responsibility in your supply chain, use this 12-point supplier responsibility checklist.<\/p>\n
\n- Investigate a supplier’s involvement in human trafficking and, if applicable, ensure that your organization is complying with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether a supplier is using any coerced labor<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether a supplier is using any child labor<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Determine the degree of safety of the working conditions at all supplier facilities<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that the supplier is appropriately limiting the working hours of employees<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether the supplier treats all of its employees humanely<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether the supplier is being environmentally responsible in all manners<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Confirm the supplier’s performance in the reduction of its carbon footprint<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Set and reach supplier diversity goals, being sure to include tier 2 supplier goals and new categories of diverse suppliers such as LGBTBE<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate the likelihood that conflict minerals are in the supply chain of the products your organization makes or sells and, if applicable, ensure that your organization is complying with the Dodd-Frank Act<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that animal welfare is addressed in procurement decisions, including determining the products you purchase that may be tested on animals<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that ethical infractions, such as bribery and corruption, are eliminated from your supply chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do You Want a More Rewarding Procurement Career?<\/h5><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/spsm_verify.jpg\" "\\"spsm_verify\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your procurement career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class procurement professional.<\/p>\n
Earning your SPSM Certification is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern procurement practices into your organization and achieve your career potential. Download the SPSM Certification Guide today to learn how to get started on your journey to a more rewarding procurement career!<\/p>\n<\/div>
Download<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need Better Performance From Your Procurement Team?<\/h5><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.certitrek.com\/nlpa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2020\/12\/services.jpg\" "\\"services\\"")
<\/span><\/div>Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n
You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n
Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>
PurchTips edition #313<\/p>\n<\/div>
How Socially Responsible Are Your Suppliers?<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>Supply chain social responsibility could become as important as cost in supplier selection in the next five years. For greater social responsibility in your supply chain, use this 12-point supplier responsibility checklist.<\/p>\n
\n- Investigate a supplier’s involvement in human trafficking and, if applicable, ensure that your organization is complying with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether a supplier is using any coerced labor<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether a supplier is using any child labor<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Determine the degree of safety of the working conditions at all supplier facilities<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that the supplier is appropriately limiting the working hours of employees<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether the supplier treats all of its employees humanely<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether the supplier is being environmentally responsible in all manners<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Confirm the supplier’s performance in the reduction of its carbon footprint<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Set and reach supplier diversity goals, being sure to include tier 2 supplier goals and new categories of diverse suppliers such as LGBTBE<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate the likelihood that conflict minerals are in the supply chain of the products your organization makes or sells and, if applicable, ensure that your organization is complying with the Dodd-Frank Act<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that animal welfare is addressed in procurement decisions, including determining the products you purchase that may be tested on animals<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that ethical infractions, such as bribery and corruption, are eliminated from your supply chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do You Want a More Rewarding Procurement Career?<\/h5><\/div><\/span><\/div>Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your procurement career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class procurement professional.<\/p>\n
Earning your SPSM Certification is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern procurement practices into your organization and achieve your career potential. Download the SPSM Certification Guide today to learn how to get started on your journey to a more rewarding procurement career!<\/p>\n<\/div>
Download<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need Better Performance From Your Procurement Team?<\/h5><\/div><\/span><\/div>Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n
You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n
Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Supply chain social responsibility could become as important as cost in supplier selection in the next five years. For greater social responsibility in your supply chain, use this 12-point supplier responsibility checklist.<\/p>\n
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- Investigate a supplier’s involvement in human trafficking and, if applicable, ensure that your organization is complying with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether a supplier is using any coerced labor<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether a supplier is using any child labor<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Determine the degree of safety of the working conditions at all supplier facilities<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that the supplier is appropriately limiting the working hours of employees<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether the supplier treats all of its employees humanely<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate whether the supplier is being environmentally responsible in all manners<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Confirm the supplier’s performance in the reduction of its carbon footprint<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Set and reach supplier diversity goals, being sure to include tier 2 supplier goals and new categories of diverse suppliers such as LGBTBE<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Investigate the likelihood that conflict minerals are in the supply chain of the products your organization makes or sells and, if applicable, ensure that your organization is complying with the Dodd-Frank Act<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that animal welfare is addressed in procurement decisions, including determining the products you purchase that may be tested on animals<\/li>\n
- \u00a0Ensure that ethical infractions, such as bribery and corruption, are eliminated from your supply chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Do You Want a More Rewarding Procurement Career?<\/h5><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Are you tired of not getting enough opportunities, respect, and money out of your procurement career? Well, guess what? Nothing will change unless you take action towards becoming a world-class procurement professional.<\/p>\n
Earning your SPSM Certification is the action to take if you want to bring the most modern procurement practices into your organization and achieve your career potential. Download the SPSM Certification Guide today to learn how to get started on your journey to a more rewarding procurement career!<\/p>\n<\/div>
Download<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>Need Better Performance From Your Procurement Team?<\/h5><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>Are you a procurement leader whose team isn\u2019t achieving the results you know are possible? Maybe it\u2019s not enough cost savings. Or frustrating performance from the supply base. Or dissatisfied internal customers.<\/p>\n
You need a performance improvement plan that\u2019s easy to implement and quick to produce results. The NLPA can help.<\/p>\n
Download our whitepaper \u201cThe Procurement Leader\u2019s Guide To A More Successful Team.\u201d You\u2019ll learn the 7 steps for transforming your staff into a results-producing, world-class procurement team.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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