Supply chain and social responsibility

Duration10'

No. of mini-lessons5

ResourcesInfographic

Duration 10'

No. of mini-lessons 5

Resources Infographic

Course overview

Social responsibility is an important part of supply-chain management. Businesses need to be aware of how their operations impact communities, individuals, and the environment. Consumers and customers are also aware of this, with many choosing to only buy from businesses that have an ethical supply chain. 

That’s why it’s so important that the supply chain of your organization meets socially aware standards. If it doesn’t, the company runs the risk of not only losing customers but also damaging communities and the environment. Your employees have to consider where the supply chain is based, where the materials come from, and how supply-chain processes impact the world. And they need to take a strategic approach to creating and maintaining an ethical supply chain.

What's covered

The factors to consider when choosing sustainable and ethical suppliers

The real-world limitations of finding and working with sustainable and ethical suppliers

Strategies to create and maintain a sustainable and ethical supply chain

Why your teams need this course

This course will help those who work with supply chains understand the importance of making ethical and sustainable choices when it comes to that supply chain. It will show them what should be considered when choosing an ethical supplier. It’ll help them see the possible limitations of finding and working with this kind of supplier. Also, the strategies they can use to maintain a sustainable and ethical supply chain.