AMFORI
How amfori harnesses collective leverage To drive meaningful change, amfori partners with organisations including APSCA( the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors), ILO( International Labor Organisation), BRICA( the Belt and Road Industrial and Commercial Alliance) and the Confederation of Indian Industry, among others.
These alliances enable amfori to increase its impact and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals( SDGs).
Navigating the regulatory landscape The regulatory environment for supply chain sustainability is becoming increasingly complex. New legislation, particularly in the European Union, is raising the bar for corporate due diligence on human rights and environmental impact.
Companies are now expected to demonstrate not only compliance but also proactive risk management and continuous improvement.
Linda notes that many companies underestimate the impact of proactive risk management- prevention is better than cure.
“ Relatively simple actions derived from audit findings are likely to result in more stable and predictable supply chains through managing risks to people and planet,” she says.
However, she warns that resilience is not a one-off effort but a continuous process that requires ongoing collaboration with suppliers at every level of the supply chain.
“Our digital platforms make it easier for members to understand where risks exist and how to address them”
LINDA KROMJONG, PRESIDENT, AMFORI
One common blind spot, according to Linda, is a lack of visibility beyond Tier 1 suppliers. She says many businesses focus on direct suppliers and ignore vulnerabilities further upstream, such as Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers.
Building constructive, long-term relationships with suppliers is essential for anticipating disruptions and managing crises, she explains.
Linda also highlights the importance of people and culture in supply chain resilience.
“ Too much focus is often placed on technology and logistics and less on the importance of trained, empowered employees and suppliers,” she says.
Stakeholder engagement, often treated as a secondary concern, plays a vital role in understanding and integrating local realities.“ This forgotten element can be a game changer as it effectively helps to uncover risks, build trust and ultimately strengthen the resilience of supply chains,” Linda continues.
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