Ethical Supply Chain Management Consultancy

Ethical Supply Chain Management addresses the working conditions of workers along the supply chain, with the aim of meeting or exceeding international labor standards, in order to achieve a decent workplace.

Business Benefits of Ethical Supply Chain Management

 
  • Sustained reputational gain and protection of brand image
  • Improved shareholder relations and access to capital
  • Improved competitiveness and market positioning
  • Continual improvement and better supply chain management
  • Ability to understand and manage social risk, with considerable associated costs savings
  • Increased operational effectiveness through better working conditions resulting in a highly motivated workforce and higher quality products

 

Our Services
 
Audit of social compliance

With SA 8000 certified auditors, API can conduct social audits against Codes of Product & SA 8000 standard, which includes:

  • Tour of the factory site
  • Document review
  • Private workers interviews
  • Audit results debriefing
  • Corrective action planning
  • Follow-up audits
 
Trainings and Skills developing


With dedicated training and monitoring, API can help you to achieve capacity building, with a package including:
 
  • Awareness Raising Programmes
  • Buyers Training on ethical purchasing practices
  • Social Auditing Training
  • Factory Managers & Workers Training on workplace conditions
 
Consultancy for ethical supply chain management

With innovative and pratical tools, API can help you to:

  Develop ethical supply chain strategy
- Supply Chain Mapping & Risk assessment
- Programmes & Projects Review

Implement a Social Management System
- Production Sites Assessments
- Managment Supply Tools
- Online Collaborative Information Platforms
- In-Factory Monitoring & Remediation Programmes

Communicate and report
- Data collection (GRI, AA1000) & Progress Indicators
- Disclosure to Stakeholders