Certifiable: How Businesses Operationalize Responsible Sourcing

Certifiable: How Businesses Operationalize Responsible Sourcing provides practical guidance on creating, implementing, and auditing transformative socially responsible sourcing practices to create a competitive advantage. It discusses the impact of corporate finance, Covid-19, consumer attitudes, and information sharing policies on supply chain transparency and interviews with business leaders.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 26 October 2023
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

In his book, Certifiable: How Businesses Operationalize Responsible Sourcing, supply chain and corporate social responsibility expert Chris van Bergen provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of how to establish, implement, and audit transformative socially responsible sourcing practices that confer a lasting competitive advantage on your firm. Throughout the book, readers will find step-by-step guidance on the arduous tasks and innovative problem-solving required to bring responsibly sourced products to store shelves.

Drawing on his extensive experience in creating the groundbreaking Ethical Handcraft program at non-profit organization Nest, as well as numerous real-world case studies, the author showcases precise strategies for navigating the intricate landscape of global supply chains, avoiding the common pitfalls associated with traditional factory auditing systems. Additionally, the book delves into comprehensive discussions on the impact of corporate finance, COVID-19, shifting consumer attitudes and demographics, and information sharing policies on supply chain transparency.

Interviews with renowned business leaders from diverse industries offer valuable insights into the challenges and solutions they have encountered, providing practical guidance for readers seeking to overcome similar obstacles. Furthermore, the book showcases examples of contemporary businesses that have integrated corporate social responsibility as a core component of their business model, highlighting the benefits they have reaped as a result.

Certifiable is an engaging and meticulously researched exploration of the practical implementation of supply chain transparency and corporate social responsibility. It is a valuable resource for managers, executives, directors, operations and sourcing professionals, as well as other business leaders seeking to integrate responsible sourcing into their supply chain strategies.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 161 x 237 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119890294