Newly Added Session at the Ethical Sourcing Forum

Most companies only have good information on 10% to 15% of their direct suppliers. Transparency, Trust and Traceability of supplier facilities is a critical pre-requisite to Managing Corporate Values and Risk.

The shocking reality is that most retailers do not know where their products come from hence traceability is a real challenge due to the complex supply chains networks of intermediaries, subcontractors, domestic importers, wholesalers and constantly changing facility locations and contact details.   In today's world, the pre-requisite to managing reputational risk in your supply chain starts with knowing who your real suppliers and manufactures are and be able to answer the following question:

• Who exactly are my suppliers?

• How many direct vs. in-direct suppliers do I have?

• What is my level of traceability & trust

• Are my brands exposed to practices happening in my manufacturing facilities?

This presentation will showcase a new solution for:

• Discovering and Screening New Suppliers

• Managing living Profiles of Existing Approved Suppliers

• Capacity Building Tools- Quality, Social, Environmental and Security

Be Part of the Solution and register today to the Ethical Sourcing Forum, March 29-30, 2012 Save $300 if you register by 2-12-12 $850 for Corporate Pass/ $500 for NGO/Academia Pass   Visit www.ethicalsourcingforum.com for the full agenda and to register or contact bela.fonseca@intertek.com    INTER20885