Supply Chain Management
Outsourcing business operations doesn’t mean outsourcing responsibilities or risks in today’s globalized economy.
Leading companies understand that, much like quality assurance, sustainable supply chain management is key to the integrity of their brand.
With more than 15 years of experience providing insight and solutions to complex supply chain operations, our unique approach moves Beyond Monitoring to developing and integrating holistic solutions.
Our team of experts can provide a range of services from boardroom strategy at company headquarters to on-the-ground implementation, such as through our China Training Institute.
Case Studies
The Automotive Industry Action Group
Find out how we helped five major automotive companies improve the working conditions of the global supply chain through a set of cross-sector workplace guidelines. Learn more
Women's Health Enables Return in Global Supply Chain
Learn more about our innovative project to improve the general and reproductive health of female workers along global supply chains. Learn more
The Beyond Monitoring Approach
- Internal alignment between commercial and social objectives of buyers
- Supplier ownership of labor and environmental conditions
- Empowering workers to be informed and participatory constituents
- Public policy frameworks that foster public-private dialogue, partnerships, and local solutions
Best Practices
- Supply Chain Sustainability: A Practical Guide for Continuous Improvement
- Beyond Monitoring: A New Vision for Sustainable Supply Chains
- Internal Alignment: An Essential Step to Establishing Sustainable Supply Chains
- Shared Mindset and Supplier Ownership
Research Reports
- The Business Case for Supply Chain Sustainability: A Brief for Business Leaders
- Commercial Value From Sustainable Local Benefits in the Extractive Industries: Local Content
- CSR in China's Information and Communications Technology Sector
- Building Capabilities to Implement CSR Management Systems at ICT Suppliers in China
- International Labor Migration: A Responsible Role for Business
- Women's General & Reproductive Health in Global Supply Chains
- Competitiveness and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Jordanian Apparel Industry
Sample Companies
- Apple, Inc.
- BP p.l.c.
- Dell Inc.
- Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition
- Ford Motor Company
- Gap Inc.
- Hewlett-Packard Company
- Levi Strauss & Co.
- Nokia
- Nordstrom, Inc.
- Panasonic Corporation
- Unilever
- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Issue Brief
Initiatives
- Energy Efficiency Partnership Program
- China Training Institute
- Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative
- Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition
Video Highlights
- BSR on CNBC's Responsible Business TV: Supply Chain with Levis Strauss & Co.
- BSR on CNBC's Responsible Business TV: HERproject Women's Health Initiative