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Articles
11 Sep 2009
Topics: BS 8901, Olympics, Sustainability, Supply chain, SME, CSR
BS 8901 was launched with the Olympic Games in mind, but it's proving successful among smaller organizers too.
28 May 2008
Topics: Food safety, ISO 22000, Supply chain, BRC, Social accountability, SA8000, Sedex
A growing global marketplace leaves the door open for new opportunities but it also demands greater assurances and security along the supply chain - especially when it comes to sensitive products like the food we eat. John Coutts examines the role that standards can play in this complex environment.
23 Jul 2007
Topics: Supply chain, Brands, Social accountability, SA8000, Kitemark®, CE mark
No longer a logistics exercise alone, supply chain management now has an ethical and social dimension.
In Brief
30 Nov 2009
Topics: Supply chain, Risk management, Americas
As part of its evolving governance, risk and compliance strategy, BSI has acquired the Supply Chain Security Division of First Advantage Corporation.
Primark's ethical auditing agenda
02 Jun 2009
Topics: Ethical trading, fashion, Supply chain, Entropy Software
Primark, one of Europe's largest clothing retailers, has selected BSI's Entropy Software™, the web-based supply chain audit, compliance and performance management system, as part of its ethical trade strategy.
02 Jun 2009
Topics: Ethical trading, fashion, Supply chain, Entropy Software
Levi Strauss & Co (LS&CO), the global clothing brand, was the first company to put in place a supplier code of conduct (Terms of Engagement - TOE) covering ethical and environmental standards. With products sold through more than 55,000 retail outlets, this was a big step for the organization and its suppliers.
21 Oct 2008
Topics: Supply chain, Social accountability, SA8000, Sedex
Following extensive trials, BSI Management Systems is now offering an end-to-end Global Second Party Compliance service - called ComplytoSupply™ - to help large multinationals manage risk across multiple sites and global supply chains. These organizations may not know details about their suppliers' ethical status or management systems, especially those based in developing countries with minimal standardization. Under such circumstances, a certification-based approach to compliance is not always on the cards.
24 Apr 2007
Topics: Supply chain, BRC
UK retailers are under more pressure than ever to establish due diligence in the supply chain.
Question: What impact do you think BCM could have on business insurance in the future?
It is essential that any business suffering a disaster is able to continue as near normal trading in the shortest possible time period to survive. To achieve this, an organization should implement a comprehensive well-tested business continuity plan (BCP) as a first step. Insurance should be viewed as an extension to the BCP process, not an alternative.
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