The Scourge of Slavery in Supply Chains | SupplyChainBrain

The Scourge of Slavery in Supply Chains

Gary Barraco, SCB Contributor
June 8, 2015

Many would be surprised to learn the extent to which slavery is still present in global supply chains. Gary Barraco, senior director of supply chain solutions with Amber Road, discusses the problem, and offers guidance on how companies can eliminate all forms of forced labor from their global operations. [Run Time (Min.): 12:11]

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