White Papers

White papers are generally documents used by businesses as a marketing or sales tool. By example, many extol the benefits of particular technologies or products.

Although most white papers are perceived as marketing collateral, SafeSourcing will endeavor to maintain an open forum for discussion of the issues that impact the global supply chain and what retailers and suppliers might do about it whether they use SafeSourcing products or not. White papers, when written objectively, are often regarded as a credible source of information and thought leadership.

Although SafeSourcing authors will highlight information that may be deemed favorable to SafeSourcing, other authors or contributors who wish to share their points of view in order to inspire new thought leadership are invited to post their point of view as an open discussion if it is focused on best practices in e- sourcing, safety and or eco initiatives in Sourcebook and to moderate that discussion with their peers.

For more information please contact us at marketing@safesourcing.com.

"Safety in the Supply Chain" An Irony

Author: Ron Southard 
Do consumers have the right to expect products, services and other finished goods we purchase from our retailers to be safe? If so, what level of safety should we expect? Does safety extend beyond the personal safety of our families, pets and loved ones to the ecological impact the manufacturing of these products has on our planet? Who should bear the expense of increased safety, suppliers, retailers, or consumers? Are there more effective ways in the form of processes and tools to reduce costs and increase safety and eco awareness?

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