#ethical-sourcing
(6 articles)Low T-Shirt Prices Create Labor Crisis for Apparel Workers
A report from nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye reveals a troubling structural problem in apparel supply chains: relentless downward pressure on t-shirt pricing—despite broader inflatio
U.S. Tariffs on 60 Nations for Forced Labor: What Supply Chains Need to Know
The U.S. government has announced a proposal to impose differential tariffs on approximately 60 economies identified as engaging in or tolerating forced labor practices within their supply chains. Thi
80% of BSCI-Audited Factories Fail Working Hours Standards
In 2025, amfori reported that 80% of factories certified under its BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) audit standard failed to comply with working hours requirements, revealing a systemic is
80% of BSCI Factories Fail Working Hours Audit
A significant compliance crisis has emerged within audited supply chain networks: 80% of amfori BSCI-certified factories failed to meet working hours standards in 2025. This widespread violation indic
Traceability: The Supply Chain Proof Point for Safety
This article emphasizes that modern supply chains must move beyond marketing claims to demonstrable proof of safety and sustainability practices. Traceability systems enable companies to verify their
Tackling Unethical Behavior in Disrupted Supply Chains
Supply chain disruptions create pressure-driven environments where ethical standards are frequently compromised. When companies face inventory shortages, transportation bottlenecks, and time pressures