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ISO standards, sustainability, and supply chain practices form a powerful trio driving positive change. 💪 ISO standards offer a roadmap to embed sustainability into supply chains, enabling businesses to establish robust environmental management systems, uphold social responsibility, and promote sustainable procurement. Unlock cost savings, enhance brand reputation, and win eco-conscious customers by optimizing resource use and minimizing environmental impact. It's a win-win for the planet and your business! If you want to discover more about sustainability and supply chain practices, join us on our online program. 🌿 💼 🌱 Let's engage suppliers in sustainability initiatives to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and create shared value throughout the supply chain. Link to register in the comment section 👇 #ISOStandards #Sustainability #SupplyChain #B2GAcademy #EthicalSourcing #Transparency #ResponsibleBusiness #SupplyChainStrategy #B2GConsulting

🔍 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰? 🏭60% of manufacturers highlight sustainability and environmental regulations as key concerns. 🏭45% of manufacturers experience significant delays due to supply chain issues or disruptions. Manufacturing supply chains are facing major disruptions due to global events, labor shortages, and strict sustainability regulations. These challenges lower productivity, raise costs, and require strong management solutions to keep the industry efficient, compliant, and resilient. Graeme Smith our in-house manufacturing expert, is here to help your business proactively mitigate future risks within your supply chain. With our SafeContractor platform, you will gain full transparency and visibility of your supply chain, ensuring a more secure and efficient operation. Book a meeting with Graeme today to take back control of your supply chain. https://bit.ly/4d6FUO0 #SafeContractor #ManufacturingExcellence #HealthAndSafety #Accreditation #SupplyChainManagement #IndustryInsights #BusinessSuccess #Manufacturing

Is your supply chain as transparent as you think? Sourcing Dossiers offer detailed documentation of your product's journey from source to delivery. Comprehensive reports providing insights into the origin of raw materials, processing details, sustainability assessments, quality assurance measures, and compliance documentation. #SourcingDossier #SupplyChainTransparency #EthicalSourcing #Traceability #SustainableSourcing #SupplyChainIntegrity https://lnkd.in/emqPbR8U

⚖ Thank you to those who attended our Supply Chain Due Diligence Regulations Webcast today, including my presentation on “Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and the Digital Product Passport”. It was great to see the amount of interest and engagement in these important topics. 💡 As we heard from many speakers, traceability and supply chain transparency are key themes cutting across various regulations; therefore, it is crucial to act with due care to “Know Your Supplier”, take a risk based approach to due diligence, and embed this into a sound and robust Compliance Management System that addresses sustainability-related regulations in a coordinated and holistic way. 🔗 Link to the replay: https://lnkd.in/eVzPkw8P

🚀 Key Insights from “The Industry We Want Deep Dive on Purchasing Practices” Webinar! 🌍 The Industry We Want recently hosted a significant webinar focused on Responsible Purchasing Practices and their role in shaping sustainable supply chains.  The session, moderated by Karen Diaz, brought together a distinguished panel of experts who shared their insights on creating a more ethical and transparent industry. 🔹 Trust and Collaboration:@Haroon Shamsi emphasized growing trust between brands and suppliers, though SMEs face profit challenges.  🔹 Long-Term Planning: Lotta Amsén advocated for stable, long-term relationships and open costing in contracts to protect labor costs.  🔹 Improving Conditions: Pradeepan Ravi called for brands to change contracting practices to support better working conditions. The discussion also covered the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), focusing on capacity building and collaboration across supply chains. 🌱 Let's drive change together for a more sustainable industry! 💪 #STTInow #PurchasingPractices #CommercialCompliance #ResponsiblePurchasing #Sustainability #IndustryCollaboration #SustainableTrade #SupplyChain #IndustryWebina

Why incorporate sustainability in our procurement/supply chain processes? Incorporating sustainability into procurement and supply chain processes is essential for fostering environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and long-term business resilience. Sustainable sourcing reduces environmental impact, conserves resources, and mitigates climate change. It enhances corporate reputation, meeting the growing demand from environmentally conscious consumers. Ethical supply chains promote fair labor practices, fostering social responsibility and avoiding reputational risks associated with human rights violations. Moreover, sustainability can enhance operational efficiency by reducing waste, optimizing resource use, and ensuring a stable supply of materials. Proactively integrating sustainability into procurement not only aligns with global ethical standards but also future-proofs businesses by anticipating regulatory changes and emerging market preferences, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and responsible global economy. #importexport #importers #exportimport #export #exporters #exportbusiness #exporter #supplychains #supplychainsolutions #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #supplychainplanning #supplychainresilience #procurementexcellence #procurementstrategy #procurement #procurementmanagement #logistics #logisticsmanagement #logisticssolutions #logisticsindustry #vendormanagement #vendorsupport #supplierselection #supplierquality #suppliermanagement #procurementtransformation #procurementinsights #supplychainvisibility #inventorymanagement #inventory #inventoryoptimization #sustainability #greenprocurement #greensupplychain

Suppliers, here’s what you need to know about upcoming legislation 🚨 A recent article by Vogue Business highlights new legislative changes impacting supply chain transparency, focusing on decarbonization, forced labor, and raw material sourcing. Key implications for suppliers include: 🔹 Increased data documentation 🔹 Enhanced legal responsibilities 🔹 Greater effort in compliance Understanding and preparing for these changes is crucial for navigating the evolving landscape and ensuring a balanced approach to sustainability. > https://lnkd.in/diy484-q #supplychain #sustainability #legislative #transparency #compliance

📢 Announcing SUPPLIERASSURANCE's Most Improved Suppliers of Q1 2024! We're delighted to celebrate the suppliers that have made the biggest improvement in their SAQ Ratings compared to their 2023 assessment. Congratulations to these five suppliers who are committed to improving their sustainability performance. 🏅 Tratter Engineering 🏅 Hesai Technology 🏅 Weberit Plastics Technologies 🏅 Kunhwa Engineering & Consulting Co.LTD 🏅 BECHEM The Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire 5.0 (SAQ), created by Drive Sustainability and implemented by SUPPLIERASSURANCE, is the global standard for the automotive industry. With over 128,000 automotive supplier locations on the SUPPLIERASSURANCE platform, these five suppliers have distinguished themselves with their unwavering commitment to sustainability and excellence. A huge well done to these suppliers for their work to create a more sustainable and ethical marketplace. What’s your latest SAQ rating? Make sure to follow us for the latest supply chain insights and to find out next quarter’s sustainability champions. #SUPPLIERASSURANCE #SupplyChain #Sustainability #Suppliers #Automotive #TopSuppliers #SAQ

In the #TireIndustry, ensuring a #SustainableSupplyChain involves adopting responsible sourcing practices. The "Sustainability Driven: Key Performance Indicators for the Tire Sector 2019-2022" report, jointly created by #TIP, WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and dss+, shows some key achievements in 2022 that include 90% of industry members adopting a responsible sourcing policy (#RSP), 70% using time-bound targets and 50% embedding policies into supplier contracts. These efforts collectively promote #transparency, #traceability, and ethical practices across the supply chain, contributing to a more responsible and #SustainableFuture for the industry. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/dZmCwiev

We're dedicated to enhancing our supply chain management with sustainability, responsibility, and efficient collaboration. Here's how we approach it:   🌱𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 & 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 Upholding our Business Partner Code of Conduct for aligned values and integrating sustainable actions into our operations. ⬆️𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Creating strong foundations with detailed Supplier Quality Agreements and performance monitoring, fostering continuous enhancement. 📊𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Combining performance analysis with ESG factors for a comprehensive understanding of our supply chain. 🗨️𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Prioritising transparency and responsible collaboration to ensure all voices are heard and improvements are made. ⛑️𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 & 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Ensuring the highest levels of worker safety and maintaining procurement integrity through detailed audits and ISO certifications.   With our commitment to continuously improve, we frequently undergo ESG assessments for our selected partner suppliers, organised by a third party.   Interested to learn more about our supply chain management? Connect with us at sales@starteam.global   #PCBManufacturing #SupplyChainManagement #Sustainability #ResponsibleSupplyChain #BusinessEthics #ESG #SupplyChainExcellence #SustainablePractices