In Bangladesh and elsewhere, Wal-Mart and other major retailers have mechanisms to audit and approve factories to ensure that their suppliers obtain clothing from manufacturers that are safe and don't employ child labor… Jahangir Alam, an officer for ethical sourcing at Wal-Mart's office in Dhaka until late last year, said controlling the supply chain to ensure compliance with ethical sourcing standards was a challenge. "With multiple subcontracts going on, it has become almost impossible for buyers to practice ethical sourcing in the true sense," he said.
Have Yourself a Guilt-Free Little Christmas
Have Yourself a Guilt-Free Little Christmas
Have Yourself a Guilt-Free Little Christmas
In Bangladesh and elsewhere, Wal-Mart and other major retailers have mechanisms to audit and approve factories to ensure that their suppliers obtain clothing from manufacturers that are safe and don't employ child labor… Jahangir Alam, an officer for ethical sourcing at Wal-Mart's office in Dhaka until late last year, said controlling the supply chain to ensure compliance with ethical sourcing standards was a challenge. "With multiple subcontracts going on, it has become almost impossible for buyers to practice ethical sourcing in the true sense," he said.