SUPPLY CHAIN

What are the sources and social conditions from where the products and services originate to enable your busienss to operate? Are they aligned with your coporate values? We capture some of the relevant and important case studies, documents and tools in this evolving arena.

Case Studies

Supply Chain Report CBSR 2011
This report presents positive motivation is more effective than punitive action in managing a businesses supply chain, and that monitoring progress and working proactively and collaboratively with suppliers can address unsafe working conditions or supply disruptions before they arise

Apple Sustainability Progress Report 2011
Apple raises the transparency stakes in this report which exposes many issues in its supply chain ranging from report auditors being bribed to child labour.

Guide to the Business Case & Benefits of Sustainability Purchasing
This Guide was produced to help organizations understand the triple bottom line benefits (financial, social and environmental) and costs of sustainability purchasing.

VANCOUVER 2010 Buy Smart Case Study
This case study of the Vancouver 2010 sustainable sourcing program, called Buy Smart, provides an overview of the program, its history, benefits, impacts, and lessons learned. It is written for future Games organizers and bid cities, current and future Games sponsors and partners and the purchasing community at large.