The Supplier Code of Conduct

 

	Today more than ever, the public judges a business by the companies with whom it spends its money. And such judgments are usually negative in nature. Your work is under more scrutiny and can have a bigger impact on your organization than ever. Smart purchasers know this and their collective actions have spawned a new trend: the supplier code of conduct A simple Google search will link you to many supplier codes of conduct from top companies like HP, Pizza Hut, Federated
Department Stores, Apple, Hallmark, and countless others in a variety of industries. Is there a reason for you not to use a supplier code of conduct?
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If you want to quickly write a supplier code of conduct, let me save you some time. While an infinite number of items can be addressed in a supplier code of conduct, here are the ten most commonly addressed points: All employees must be freely chosen   All employees must be a specified age   All employees must work less than a specified number of hours per week   The supplier must comply with wage laws   All employees must receive humane treatment   The supplier may not be discriminatory in its employment decisions   The supplier's facility must meet all safety standards   The supplier must have a plan for emergencies

The supplier must notify its employees of the applicable supplier code of conduct   The supplier's compliance with the supplier code of conduct is subject to audit

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