Thanks for the commnent. I do think that the article has a point, in that it's important to keep in mind the difficulty of having a supply chain that's free of problems in terms of environmental and labour problems.
On the other hand, while trying to work with good suppliers to improve (as Apple seems to be doing), it's also not unreasonable for Apple to set the bar a bit higher in terms of consequences by, as Moore suggests, cutting off orders from those that are engaged in serious core violations. In that regard, it seems to me that that is one area in which Apple probably has better leverage than lesser brands.
Also, I'd add that I once heard a CSR rep for a major shoe and clothing company tell some journalists and NGO's (only half-jokingly) that they should do more reports on supply chain issues in his brand. When these things are in the media, it can actually make it easier for CEOs to see the financial logic in investing more in their compliance efforts.
Thanks for the commnent. I
On the other hand, while trying to work with good suppliers to improve (as Apple seems to be doing), it's also not unreasonable for Apple to set the bar a bit higher in terms of consequences by, as Moore suggests, cutting off orders from those that are engaged in serious core violations. In that regard, it seems to me that that is one area in which Apple probably has better leverage than lesser brands.
Also, I'd add that I once heard a CSR rep for a major shoe and clothing company tell some journalists and NGO's (only half-jokingly) that they should do more reports on supply chain issues in his brand. When these things are in the media, it can actually make it easier for CEOs to see the financial logic in investing more in their compliance efforts.