The Good Supply Chain

The Good Supply Chain is a guide for everyone involved in supply chains on how to unlock the value of good business practice, ethical behaviour and sustainability.

Drawing data from numerous surveys and company case studies, this book provides clear guidance on how to create a 'good supply chain', create economic value and strengthen a brand. 

Nowhere is the link between 'people, planet and profits' more evident than in modern supply chains. Companies are increasingly aware that their businesses are severely at risk from value destruction, operational disruption and reputational harm if their supply chains harbour unethical practices or result in the pollution of the environment.

Establishing a Corporate and Social Responsibility policy has become an essential element of most companies' response to dealing with ethical and environmental pressures from government and customers.

In the book, we set out supply chain best practice and provide a framework for a sustainable corporate strategy, involving the company's management and business ethos; its engagement with society; the treatment of employees and workplace conditions, as well, of course, as the mitigation of its impact on the environment. Total commitment from senior management down is critical to successful implementation.