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Ethics in the Supply Chain

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

With the ever-increasing awareness on human rights and sustainability it has become part of our due diligence requirements to not only evaluate suppliers against the classic areas as per Carter’s 10 Cs but also against their ethics in the supply chain. Do you have an ethical sourcing procurement policy?

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Ex-Conn. Police Chief Demands Atty Fees After Winning Suit

Government Contracts

The former chief of police in Newington, Connecticut, is demanding attorney fees after a state court judge dismissed him from a defamation lawsuit brought by the onetime town attorney and other ex-officials, which arose from ethics complaints that the plaintiffs say were full of lies.

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Governments need to plan for the entire product lifecycle when they purchase technology today

American City & Country

Cunningham adds that proper training for system operators “must cover not only system operation but also legal and ethical considerations.” Cross-departmental collaboration and scalable solutions are important to maximizing ROI and adapting to changing citizen demands within budget constraints.”

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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

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The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. The Act also presents an opportunity for procurement organizations to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and ethical conduct.

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

Sustainable procurement focuses on purchasing products and services that have minimal environmental impact, are ethically sourced, and support fair labor practices. Whether you’re looking to improve internal processes or meet external demands, a strategic procurement approach will position your organization for long-term success.

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Revolutionizing Federal IT: The Power of AI-Assisted Software Development

FedInsider

Harnessing AI is a useful way to advance modernization goals, but AI governance—including ethical considerations, data security, and compliance with federal regulations—must remain a top priority. And increased AI implementation demand that organizations rethink how they staff, develop, and run their day-to-day operations.

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Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy

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This demonstrates that businesses increasingly recognize diversity as a global issue and these programs provide an “ethical” mechanism to connect with customers through community engagement. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition as leaders now see the overall value for their business. .