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 the organization you work for 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. You’ve got to consider where the supply chain is based, where the materials come from, and how supply-chain processes impact the world. And you need to take a strategic approach to creating and maintaining an ethical supply chain.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Outline the factors companies need to consider when choosing a sustainable and ethical supplier
• Recognize the real-world limitations of finding and working with sustainable and ethical suppliers
• Apply strategies to create and maintain a sustainable and ethical supply chain

Why take this course?

If your role involves working with supply chains, this course will help you understand the importance of making ethical and sustainable choices when it comes to that supply chain. This course will show you what should be considered when choosing an ethical supplier. It’ll help you see the possible limitations of finding and working with this kind of supplier. And it will help you see the strategies you can use to maintain a sustainable and ethical supply chain.

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