Increasingly, customers and external commentators expect a company’s values to be present in the products it sells. Furthermore, as a result of globalisation many European companies work with suppliers from all over the world. The supply chain now forms an important element in the management of business risk and opportunity and hence in the governance of many companies.

The FEE publication provides background and guidance on management of supply chains with a emphasis on aspects, such as codes of conduct, where independent assurance and related services may be particularly valuable.

 Position Paper