How do we ensure global supply chains are fair to local companies, protect the environment and respect the rights of workers?

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Supply chains are increasingly scrutinised and expected to meet multiple objectives. Consumers want access to products at affordable prices, and retailers want to make profits.

On top of that, there's growing recognition that supply chains also need to be fair to producers, and environmentally sound.

With supply chains stretching around the world in often long and complex forms, the challenge is about achieving transparency at every stage and sustainability for everyone involved. How do we do it?

Period21 Feb 2014

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  • TitleHow do we ensure global supply chains are fair to local companies, protect the environment and respect the rights of workers?
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletThe Guardian
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date21/02/14
    DescriptionSupply chains are increasingly scrutinised and expected to meet multiple objectives. Consumers want access to products at affordable prices, and retailers want to make profits.

    On top of that, there's growing recognition that supply chains also need to be fair to producers, and environmentally sound.

    With supply chains stretching around the world in often long and complex forms, the challenge is about achieving transparency at every stage and sustainability for everyone involved. How do we do it?
    Producer/AuthorCaspar van Vark
    URLhttps://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2014/feb/21/making-supply-chains-work-for-producers-and-consumers
    PersonsStephanie Barrientos

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Global inequalities
  • Global Development Institute
  • Work and Equalities Institute