Responsible Supply Chain Management

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Responsible Supply Chain Management
Presented by Maria Alexiou, CSR Manager TITAN
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Toolbox Tuesdays and Thursdays
On the 4th of December 2008 CSR Europe launched
20 CSR Tools which were the compilation of 18
months of work by CSR Europe, its Members and
Partners and the European Alliance for CSR
through the CSR Laboratories. CSR Laboratories
are action oriented projects with the objective
of bringing together business practitioners and
stakeholders to share experiences and expertise
to address key socio-economic challenges. CSR
Europe has now launched Toolbox Tuesdays and
Thursdays as a new service to its Members and
National Partner Organizations. The purpose of
these conference calls is to give CSR Europe
Members and NPOs a light informal training on
the individual CSR Tools launched as part of CSR
Europe's Toolbox in December 2008.
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Responsible Supply Chain Management
Studies show that supply chain glitches almost
always have negative impacts on stock performance.
European national governments are increasingly
integrating ESG considerations into their tenders
Companies are increasingly cooperating with their
suppliers to support their internal CSR
capacities. This is not an easy task, as business
has to cope with a myriad of environmental,
social and governance (ESG) standards andother
challenges.
the Tool (http//www.csr-supplychain.org/)
Web Portal for Responsible Supply Chain
Management Key elements of a responsible supply
chain management process User-friendly access
to key international standards and principles
Reference materials towards a responsible supply
chain system Background information on issues
such as overtime and child/forced labour Read
about this tool at www.csreurope.org/toolbox/supp
lychain
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Contents

• ? Introduction The Supply Chain Lab (2006
  2008)
• ? CSR Supply chain The issue and the
  challenges
• ?Lessons learnt An On-line Guide to learn and
  improve
• How it can be used Scope, objectives, main
  contents
• Mainstreaming CSR in the supply chain
  Branching out and adding value

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Introduction The Supply Chain Lab

• 4 Companies representing 4 sectors took the lead
  in 2006
• 2 European Business Associations, 1 National
  Partner Organization and
• More than 30 enterprises and stakeholders have
  participated in more than 10 workshops and
  meetings
• 5 different countries have hosted Lab meetings
  familiarizing participants with local
  stakeholders
• One electronic Guide portal- has been developed
  as the outcome of a joined effort for
• All critical actors in the supply chain

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The Supply Chain Lab A joint effort A unique
learning experience

• Company
• Leaders
• Facilitators
• Participants
• Companies BASF, Bayer, Epson, Suez, Sony,
  Metro, Bouygues, Volvo AB, Toyota, etc.
• Stakeholders Business Society Belgium,
• ORSE, Solidar, Öko-institut, Dutch Ministry of
  Economic Affairs, Danish Commerce and Companies
  Agency, European Commission DG Enterprise, etc.

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CSR Supply Chain

• Global market is a global chain comprised of
  suppliers of goods and services and buyers.
• From the early 1990s, CSR starts raising in
  business agenda. The same happens with
  responsible supply chain management
• Today, no company may claim that has embedded
  CSR without addressing adequately suppliers
  relations and management
• The impact of suppliers differs as it also
  differs the influence of any company upon
  suppliers.
• One aspect of responsible supply chain
  management is about legal compliance and
  enforcement of law which is integrated in
  suppliers contracts, Code of Conducts and
  management systems
• The real challenge however, is to Mainstream
  CSR in the Supply Chain and increase
  responsibility at all levels inside larger
  enterprises and among SMEs.

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What we have learnt

• Supply chain comprises mostly by SMEs
• i.e. TITAN is multi-regional cement producer
  working with more than 6.000 suppliers in
  Europe and Middle East.
• More than 5.600 of them are SMEs
• Safety at work, human and labor rights, working
  conditions and respect for the environment are
  common issues for both suppliers and buyers
• The single enforcement of a Code of Conduct or
  any management system like SA 8000 may help as a
  start.
• No system can accomplish the change of business
  practices throughout the supply chain
• There is much more to be done ....

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What we have learnt

• There is much more to be done ....
• ? Increase awareness
• ? Develop new skills and competencies
• ? Motivate business associates to engage in
  continuous improvement
• ? Learn from others and share what you have
  learnt
• ? Integrate ... Change ... Create ... Innovate

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The Portal for Responsible Supply Chain Management
www.csr-supplychain.org
Key steps of a Supply Chain Programme
Standards, guidelines and initiatives to support
you
Practical company tools and materials
Hot topics in the supply chain
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Key Topics
Easy access to related standards, guidelines and
reference materials
Information on hot topics in the supply chain
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Standards and Initiatives
Easy access to related content
Brief description, key facts link to official
website
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Reference Materials
Purpose of material further links
Easy access to related content
Direct download
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Browse options
Quick search
By content type
By supplier engagement stage
By tag/ keyword
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Responsible Supply Chain Management
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND YOUR QUESTIONS
Please send us your company materials and your
feedback Your opinion will help us to improve

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European Toolbox Road show
From February 2009-January 2010, CSR Europe will
be coordinating in cooperation with National
Partners, national sessions in various geographic
areas in Europe as part of a wider European
Toolbox Road show. The objective is to further
disseminate the laboratory tools, as well as to
equip companies and stakeholders participating in
national sessions with relevant, useful and
practical CSR tools. Further Information
www.csreurope.org/pages/en/roadshow.html
.Supply Chain Tool
The Tool will be presented at the following
National Sessions Portugal Italy Turkey Greec
e Norway and a number of other countries
including China