Certifiable : How Businesses Operationalize Responsible Sourcing.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Van Bergen, Chris.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social responsibility of business.

Business logistics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2023.

Summary:

This book explores the complexities and challenges of responsible sourcing within the global supply chain, particularly in the context of globalization. It examines the roles of various stakeholders, including consumers, investors, and corporate decision-makers, in shaping ethical supply chain practices. The text discusses significant events like the Nike crisis and the Rana Plaza disaster, highlighting their impact on industry standards and transparency. It also addresses the dual crises of Rana Plaza and COVID-19, offering insights into supply chain resiliency and partnership innovations. The book aims to educate businesses, consumers, and other stakeholders on the importance of ethical sourcing and the impact of their decisions on global workers, especially those in vulnerable positions. The intended audience includes business professionals, students, and socially conscious consumers interested in sustainable and ethical business practices. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Dedication

Foreword

1 Down the Dusty Road: The Complexity of Supply Chains in the Age of Globalization

The Opportunities and Challenges of Responsible Sourcing

Nest and the World of Handcraft

Laurie, the Personification of a Global Supply Chain

An Unexpected Question from Laurie

The Journey This Book Will Take

A Successful Trip

Notes

2 Globalization and a Corporate Crisis

Who Is to Blame?

The Rise of Globalization

The Role of Government in Globalization

Nike's Crisis: A Turning Point in Corporate Responsibility

Nike Creates a Shift in the Industry

The Role of the Consumer

3 The Power Pathway: External and Internal Pressures on Global Supply Chains

Consumers

Investors

The C‐Suite and the Board

The Design Team

Production/Sourcing

The Merchandizing Team

Responsible Sourcing/CSR

Other Teams

The Role of Incentives

The Role of Producers

How to Address the Complexity of Global Sourcing

4 Pulling Back the Curtain: The Basics of Standard‐Setting and Auditing to Increase Transparency

Who Is the Responsible Sourcing Team?

Standards: The Rule Book to Follow

Setting the Standard

Auditing

The Impact of Assessments

The Educational Benefit of Compliance

Ongoing Challenges and Evolution

Shifting to Root Causes and Shared Ownership

5 Wake‐Up Calls: The Dual Disasters of Rana Plaza and COVID‐19

The Tragedy at Rana Plaza

Why Bangladesh?

Illegal Subcontracting

Weaknesses Exposed, and What to Do About Them

Collaboration as a Force for Good

Wake‐Up Call #2: COVID‐19

COVID‐19 in Supply Chains

Opportunity out of Crisis

Supply Chain Resiliency and Diversity

What's Next

6 Walking Further Together: Partnership and Innovation

What Forms a Strong Partnership.

Other NGO Partnerships

Risks to Consider in Nonprofit Partnerships

An Example of a Great NGO Partnership: Warby Parker and VisionSpring

Innovative Collaborations

Brand‐to‐Brand Collaboration

Game‐Changing Technologies

The Business Case for Innovation

7 Rays of Sunshine: Stories of Brand Success

Patagonia

How Patagonia Makes It Work

Some Challenges with the Patagonia Model

Unilever

Polman's Vision: The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan

The Ingredients of Unilever's Success

Targeting Emerging Economies for Growth

Not All Sunshine and Rainbows

Next Steps

Patagonia and Unilever Are Not Alone

8 Let Me Tell You a Story: The Responsible Marketing of Responsible Sourcing

The Basics of Product Marketing and Brand Value Messaging

Impact Natives versus Impact Immigrants

Marketing Impact: Key Considerations

The Nine Deadly Sins of Greenwashing

How Greenwashing Happens, and How to Avoid It

The Next Frontier: Woke Washing

Aligning Values with Action

9 Convincing the Money Folks: Business Finance for Sustainability and Impact

The Basics of Supply Chain Finance

Innovations in Supply Chain Finance

Other Finance Innovations

Convincing Skeptics through Metrics

Putting the Pieces of the Puzzle Together

10 On Your Own Path

Where We Are Going

From the Corporation to the Individual: Power, Politics, and How to Make Change

Now, It Is Up to You

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Index

End User License Agreement.

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ISBN:

9781119890300

1119890306

9781119890317

1119890314

OCLC:

1390808074